Maintenance Technician 3rd

Rich Products; Brownsville (TX); On-site; USD 30,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Paid time off

Parental leave

Family planning support

Associate resource groups

Volunteering & community impactOp

Holiday gatherings

In-house taste tests

Job summary

Rich Products Corporation in Brownsville, TX is seeking a Maintenance Technician III to perform basic mechanical, electrical and preventive maintenance on plant equipment. The role emphasizes safety, reading manuals, and timely repairs to minimize downtime.

Applicants should have a high school diploma or GED and 3+ years in manufacturing maintenance, with proficiency in power tools, ability to lift 50 pounds, and strong English communication for teamwork and training.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required. Technical School graduate preferred.
• Three or more years of experience in manufacturing maintenance environment.
• Must read, write and speak English.
• A high degree of judgment is required for this job.
• Knowledge of power and hand tools.
• Must be able to lift 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Performs basic mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic and electronic repair and preventive maintenance on plant equipment.
• Observes OSHA and safety rules; maintains orderly work area and follows GMPs.
• Provides emergency/unscheduled repairs to minimize downtime; reads and interprets manuals and work orders.
• Duties may include pipe fitting, welding, insulation, and installing or balancing equipment.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Mechanical aptitude

Power tools

Education

High school diploma or GED

Technical School graduate preferred

Tools

Power and hand tools

Job description

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Maintenance Technician 3rd

Location: Brownsville, TX, US, 78521

Segment: Operations

Rich's, also known as Rich Products Corporation, is a family-owned food company dedicated to inspiring possibilities. From cakes and icings to pizza, appetizers and specialty toppings, our products are used in homes, restaurants and bakeries around the world. Beyond great food, our customers also gain insights to help them stay competitive, no matter their size. Our portfolio includes creative solutions geared at helping food industry professionals compete in foodservice, retail, in-store bakery, deli, and prepared foods, among others. With more than 13,500 associates working globally in 100 countries and annual sales of $5.9 billion, Rich's is a global leader with a focus on everything that family makes possible. Rich's -Infinite Possibilities. One Family.

Purpose Statement

The Line Maintenance Technician's responsiblity is to perform basic mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic and electronic repair and preventive maintenance on all plant equipment, and structure of the facility.

Key Accountabilities and Outcomes

• Observes all OSHA and facility safety rules and regulations including use of personal protective equipment.
• Follows all established Good Manufacturing Practices, including maintaining an orderly and clean work area.
• Trouble shooting and diagnosis and repair of mechanical and electrical failures.
• Assures preventive maintenance program is conducted on all plant equipment.
• Provides emergency/unscheduled repairs of production equipment in a timely manner to minimize downtime.
• Perform welding, cutting and soldering using electric and gas equipment.
• Reads and interprets equipment manuals and work orders to perform required maintenance and service.
• Duties may involve: pipe fitting; boiler making; insulating; welding; machining; carpentry; installing, aligning and balancing new equipment; and repairing buildings, floors, freezers or stairs.
• Employee regularly required standing, reaching, bending, and moving about the facility.
• Vision abilities include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision and depth perception.
• Hearing ability to meet manufacturing facility safety requirements.

Knowledge, Skills, and Experience

• High school diploma or GED required. Technical School graduate preferred.
• Three or more years of experience in manufacturing maintenance environment.
• Must read, write and speak English.
• A high degree of judgment is required for this job.
• Knowledge of power and hand tools.
• Must be able to lift 50 pounds.
• Must be able to communicate in a professional manner with all employee levels at the plant as mechanics may perform training for newly acquired equipment.

Rich Products Corporation, its subsidiaries and affiliates ("Rich's"), are committed to a policy of Equal Employment Opportunity standing up for fairness and maintaining a culture of belonging, to provide an exceptional experience for all. We will not discriminate against an applicant or employee on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, military or veteran status, or any other Federal or State legally protected classes. The information collected by this application is solely to determine suitability for employment, verify identity, and maintain employment statistics on applicants.

Applicants with disabilities may be entitled to reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act and certain state or local laws. A reasonable accommodation is a change in the way things are normally done which will ensure an equal employment opportunity without imposing undue hardship on Rich's. Please contact Rich's Associate Experience Network at [e-mail] if you need assistance completing this application or to otherwise participate in the application process.

BRINGING YOUR BEST SELF TO WORK.

As a family-owned company, caring for our associates—their whole selves is a top priority. That’s why we provide benefits and tools to help our people balance the integration of work and life:

• Competitive compensation
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Family planning support
• Associate resource groups
• Volunteering & community impact opportunities
• Holiday gatherings
• In-house taste tests (we are a food company after all)!

It’s all part of how we support our family of associates.

Because in the company of family, all things are possible.

Rich's, also known as Rich Products Corporation, is a family-owned food company dedicated to inspiring possibilities. From cakes and icings to pizza, appetizers and specialty toppings, our products are used in homes, restaurants and bakeries around the world. Beyond great food, our customers also gain insights to help them stay competitive, no matter their size. Our portfolio includes creative solutions geared at helping food industry professionals compete in foodservice, retail, in-store bakery, deli, and prepared foods, among others. With over 13,500 associates working in 100 locations globally, and annual sales at $5.9billion, Rich's is a global leader with a focus on everything that family makes possible. Rich's -Infinite Possibilities. One Family.