Maintenance Technician- 2nd Shift

Oats Overnight, Inc.; Kentucky; On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision benefits

401k

Parental Leave

Weekly Pay

Generous Paid Time Off

Stock options

Job summary

Oats Overnight, Inc. in Kentucky is looking for a dedicated maintenance technician to conduct equipment inspections and ensure compliance with safety regulations. The ideal candidate will have 4+ years of experience in a food production environment and strong skills in troubleshooting and preventive maintenance.

This role requires collaboration with various teams to maintain equipment functionality and uphold quality standards. Enjoy benefits like medical, dental, stocks, and free oatmeal!

Qualifications

• 4 years’ experience as a maintenance or facilities technician.
• 2+ years of food manufacturing experience preferred.
• Strong preventive maintenance background.

Responsibilities

• Conduct technical inspections of equipment and corrective actions.
• Perform troubleshooting to identify equipment failures.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams within the maintenance department.

Skills

Welding

Machining

Plumbing

Electricity

Automated Equipment

Preventive Maintenance

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Technical certifications or vocational training

Tools

CMMS work order systems

Job description

A Little About Us

Oats Overnight is on a mission to build a generational CPG brand. Since 2016, our high-protein, drinkable oatmeal has reached over a million customers through direct-to-consumer, and we are now scaling with all major nationwide retail and club partners. Our goal: become a household brand by leveraging speed, storytelling, and strategy.

We are vertically integrated: we develop, manufacture, and fulfill everything in-house. This operational control allows us to engage customers directly into the R&D process, an initiative where we were first-to-market in CPG. It also makes our brand tangible and real: our factory, our team, and our product pipeline are all part of the narrative.

This is an exciting stage - we are emerging as a significant omni-channel brand and launching new products to capture significant market share across verticals. We want you to help us get there.

Every teammate here has equity because we’re building something big, and everyone plays an important role. If you’re excited about building a brand that does things differently, this is that opportunity.

Schedule

Full-time, 2nd Shift

What You’ll Be Doing

• Conduct technical inspections of equipment and perform required corrective actions.
• Perform troubleshooting to identify equipment failures and resolve issues promptly.
• Routinely report on the status of the equipment to the Shift Maintenance Lead and Maintenance Manager.
• Perform preventative maintenance tasks to ensure the functionality, cleanliness, and safety of production equipment.
• Identify basic electrical issues and perform basic repairs.
• Maintain detailed records of repairs and preventative activities in a CMMS system.
• Communicate when replacement parts are needed.
• Respond quickly to equipment breakdowns and malfunctions.
• Diagnose problems, analyze root causes, and carry out necessary repairs or replacements.
• Collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and communicate within the maintenance department.
• Ensure compliance with safety, food safety, and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs).
• This role is responsible for collaboration with other departments to identify and address food safety risks throughout the production process.
• This role is responsible for product quality and maintaining hygiene conditions in the plant.
• Ensures and promotes food safety throughout the facility.

What You’ve Done And Who You Are

• 4 years’ experience as a maintenance or facilities technician, preferably in a manufacturing or food production environment.
• High school diploma or equivalent; additional technical certifications or vocational training is a plus.
• 2+ years of food manufacturing experience preferred.
• Working knowledge of at least two of the following: Welding, Machining, Plumbing, Electricity, Automated Equipment.
• Able to read and understand blueprints, drawings, mechanical diagrams, and electrical schematics.
• Familiar with automated electrical systems, HMIs, and PLCs.
• Understanding of electric motors, starters, switches, photocells, etc.
• Familiarity with CMMS work order systems.
• Ability to write parts requests, complete work orders, and write corrective work orders.
• Strong preventive maintenance background.
• Food manufacturing background with understanding of FDA requirements.
• Ability to follow GMPs at all times.
• Computer literacy; must be able to read and write English.
• PLC skills a plus.
• Someone that can partner and influence at all different levels.
• Ability to handle multiple priorities and navigate in a fast-moving environment.
• A relentless drive to get things done.

Why You Might Like Working Here

• This is going to be fun.
• Casual, friendly culture. We’re serious about what we do but we don’t take ourselves too seriously.
• Every employee has equity.
• High growth potential with opportunities to expand.
• Free oatmeal. It’s very good.

Why You Might Not Like Working Here

• It’s not a cushy job, the bar is high.
• We are growing quickly and have a fast-paced work environment.

Physical Demands

• Lift tools, machinery parts, and other objects weighing up to 80 lbs. each (assistance available if needed).
• Regularly lift and/or move objects 10–75 lbs.
• Endure intermittent bending, crouching, pushing, pulling, stooping, and reaching.
• Standing for extended periods of time.
• Work under extreme conditions such as hot or cold temperatures, noise, dust, and dirt.
• Frequently required to stand, walk, stoop, kneel, squat, climb, crouch, or crawl.
• Must be able to work near food ingredients, with exposure to food allergens.
• Location: inside an air-conditioned manufacturing and warehouse environment.
• You must be able to safely and successfully perform the essential job functions consistent with the ADA, FMLA, and other federal, state, and local standards.
• You must be able to maintain regular, punctual attendance consistent with the ADA, FMLA, and other federal, state, and local standards.

The Perks

• Full Benefits; Medical, Dental, Vision and 401k
• Parental Leave
• Weekly Pay
• Generous Paid Time Off
• Stock options, every employee is an owner
• Free, delicious oatmeal

And Last but Never Least...

We value people who roll up their sleeves and support their fellow team members. We embrace diversity and encourage equal opportunity every chance we get, and we look forward to learning from people whose backgrounds, skills, and perspectives challenge and enrich our own.

Oats Overnight provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. Oats Overnight complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities.

Equal Opportunity Employer. This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.