Maintenance Technician - 2nd Shift

Kettle Cuisine; Green Bay (WI); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Kettle Cuisine in Green Bay, Wisconsin is seeking a Maintenance Technician to maintain production equipment and electrical systems, perform emergency repairs, and plan preventive maintenance to keep plant operations running at high efficiency.

The role requires reading blueprints and diagrams, using diagnostic tools, and coordinating multiple projects while following GMP, safety, and food sanitation protocols.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or higher in electro-mechanical technology or similar.
• High school diploma or GED certificate.
• Minimum of 3 years in packaging and process equipment line maintenance in food/beverage manufacturing.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot and repair production machinery to sustain plant operations.
• Read and interpret blueprints, electrical/hydraulic/pneumatic diagrams and ladder logic.
• Use hand, power, shop, and diagnostic tools.
• Coordinate multiple jobs and manage projects.
• Install and modify production equipment and machinery.
• Document maintenance activities and prepare operating procedures.
• Maintain clean maintenance shop and comply with safety, GMP, and environmental protocols.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Electrical troubleshooting

Mechanical maintenance

Pneumatic/Hydraulic systems

Diagnostic tools

Education

Associate degree or higher in electro-mechanical technology

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Multimeter

Oscilloscope

Hydraulic testing equipment

Job description

Environmental Conditions

Hot Cold Temperature Wet Dusty Noisy

The Maintenance Technician is responsible for the upkeep of the Green Bay facility and mechanical and electrical systems. The Maintenance Technician is expected to perform emergency repairs, preventive maintenance, troubleshoot, and repair general electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic and mechanical equipment with minimal downtime.

Role And Responsibilities

• Responsible for performing troubleshooting, repair work and preventative maintenance on all production machinery, equipment and instrumentation to sustain plant operations at highly efficient levels. Equipment includes mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and fluid handling systems.
• Ability to read and understand blueprints, electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic prints and diagrams and ladder logic programs.
• Proficient in using hand, power, shop, and diagnostic tools.
• Ability to coordinate multiple jobs effectively, and to handle detailed and broad range projects.
• Ability to meet deadlines and be detail oriented.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision and to work flexible hours.
• Ability to communicate effectively (read, write, comprehension) and follow complicated verbal and/or written instructions.
• Install and modify production equipment and machinery.
• Document project activities and prepare appropriate operating standards and/or maintenance procedures for all equipment and processes.
• Complete documentation process for machinery usage, equipment maintenance.
• Maintain cleanliness of maintenance equipment shop.
• PC literate, email, and calendar outlook use.
• Skilled in electrical power/control, mechanical and fluid handling systems.
• Knowledge of production line packaging and filling equipment.
• Follows all Good Manufacturing Practices as stated within the policy.
• Follows all Safety rules & procedures by working safely and ensuring safety of others.
• Follow all food safety procedures.
• Follows all environmental protocols as applicable.
• Follows all sanitation procedures and work instructions.
• Any additional duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Qualifications and Experience

• Associate degree or higher in electro-mechanical technology or similar
• High school diploma or GED certificate.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in packaging and process equipment line maintenance of machinery in food or beverage manufacturing facility.

Required Attributes

• Must have high attention to detail.
• Must be dependable, trustworthy, able to bring energy to the performance of a task and able to show consideration for and maintain good relations with others.
• Ability to exhibit a professional and collaborative demeanor toward others; able to work productively with a variety of personalities and individuals.
• Self-starter able to conceptualize and drive initiatives forward.
• Positive attitude and motivated by contributing to the overall success of the team.
• Comfortable moving at a fast pace and in ambiguous environments.
• Willing to address difficult situations head on with patience and respect.
• In addition, the ideal candidate will have confidentiality, quality, accuracy, timeliness, reliability, and thoroughness of work performed; ability to gain the trust and respect of management team at the facility and employees, maintain the integrity of confidential business and product information; ability to communicate effectively and develop good working relationships with employees at all levels of the company, and ability to work with and through others is essential to accomplish goals and objectives of the Company.

Working Conditions and Physical Effort

Work is performed in a plant environment. Hours of work will generally be during regular business hours equaling 40 hours per week. The work environment involves high cold/hot temperatures, some exposure to hazards or physical risks which require safety precautions.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Physical ability to stand in platforms and constant walking.

Stand/Walk

None 1-4 Hours 4-6 Hours 6 or more

Sit

None 1-4 Hours 4-6 Hours (when driving forklift) 6 or more

Drive Forklift - Prime Mover

Intermittently 1-3 Hours 3-5 Hours 5 or more

Repetitive Hand Motion

Simple Grasping: 50% Fine Manipulation: 30% Pushing and Pulling: 50%

Frequent Occasionally Not at all

Bend X Squat X Climb X Twist Body X

Environmental Conditions

Hot Cold Temperature Wet Dusty Noisy

Lifting Requirement

Sedentary Work Lifting 10 pounds maximum and occasionally lifting and/or carrying articles as dockets, ledgers, and small tools. Although a sedentary job is defined as one which involves sitting, a certain amount of walking and standing is often necessary in carrying out job duties. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally, and other sedentary criteria are met.

Light Work Lifting 20 pounds maximum with frequent lifting and/or carrying of objects weighing up to 10 pounds. Even though the weight lifted may be only a negligible amount, a job is in this category when it requires walking or standing to a significant degree or when it involves sitting most of the time with a degree of pushing and pulling of arm or leg controls.

Medium Work Lifting of 75 pounds maximum with the frequent lifting and/or carrying of objects weighing up to 25 pounds.

Very Heavy Work (intermittent) Lifting objects 100 pounds with frequent lifting and/or carrying of objects weighing 50 pounds or more. Team lift is required for objects weighing over 50 pounds.

Protective Equipment

Employees must wear personal protective equipment as required by position.

Americans With Disabilities Act

Kettle Cuisine complies with all aspects of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and state disability laws. This means we will not discriminate against qualified individuals with a disability in any phase of the employment relationship including application for employment, hiring, promotions and/or advancement opportunities, termination, compensation, training and any other conditions or privileges of employment.

Core Values

• Honor Food - We create and produce the best tasting, safest, all natural recipes that strive for perfection in every batch, from bench to kettle
• Honor Each Other - We seek to develop trusting, respectful and mutually rewarding relationships with all our team members and business partners
• Honor Development - We recognize and nurture each other’s talents, strengths and interests in order to further strengthen and grow our team
• Honor Innovation - We continually strive for creative and sustainable ways to achieve excellence