Maintenance Technician - A Shift

Albanese Confectionery Group, Inc; Merrillville (IN); On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Albanese Confectionery Group, Inc. in Merrillville, IN is seeking Maintenance Technicians to diagnose, repair, maintain and operate automated confectionery production equipment. You will inspect, start, stop, adjust, clean, sanitize and shut down machinery with a safety‑first mindset.

This role reports to Maintenance Operations and supports multiple departments. Responsibilities include responding to calls, maintaining uptime, PM scheduling, data entry in CMMS, and assisting with capital

Qualifications

• Previous Mechanical/Electrical experience or training.
• Must be able to maintain sanitary conditions for Food Safety.
• Must have basic math skills (with use of a calculator).
• Must be able to read and interpret weight scale readings and tape measures.

Responsibilities

• Respond to Maintenance calls in Production.
• Support production operations in machine uptime.
• Maintain equipment to high standards.
• Assist during machine changeovers as needed.
• Maintain a clean and safe work environment.

Skills

Mechanical/Electrical experience

Sanitation for Food Safety

Basic math skills

Read measuring devices

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Technical trade certificate (preferred)

Tools

CMMS

Job description

UNDERSTANDING

Maintenance Technicians are essential to manufacturing and processing confectionery products. Through training and development, they diagnose, repair, maintain and operate multiple pieces of automated production machinery. Simply stated, they inspect, start, stop, adjust, clean, sanitize and shut down production related equipment as required. They are responsible for holding themselves and others accountable by focusing on first being effective and having a safety-first mentality.

Brief Description

UNDERSTANDING

Maintenance Technicians are essential to manufacturing and processing confectionery products. Through training and development, they diagnose, repair, maintain and operate multiple pieces of automated production machinery. Simply stated, they inspect, start, stop, adjust, clean, sanitize and shut down production related equipment as required. They are responsible for holding themselves and others accountable by focusing on first being effective and having a safety-first mentality.

SCOPE

This position reports to the Maintenance Department in Maintenance Operations. They support work activities in Maintenance Operations areas as needed. They also support other operational activities in other departments as directed by management.

CORE VALUES

Our 5 Core Values are more than just words, they’re a way of life. We know that companies with a strong culture & a higher purpose perform better in the long run.

• Own It
• Hustle and Refuse to Settle
• Love People
• Act for the Greater Good
• Find a way

Responsibilities

• Respond to all Maintenance calls in Production.
• Support production operations in machine uptime.
• Maintain all equipment to the highest possible standards.
• Assist Production employees during machine changeovers when needed.
• Maintain a clean and safe work environment with consideration of all those who may be working in the same area.
• Assist Maintenance Manager is scheduling, implementing, and revising PM routines.
• Inform the proper management of any maintenance supplies needed.
• Assist with Capital improvement projects as needed.
• Enter maintenance data in CMMS program.
• Perform any required fabrication duties needed.
• Assist Maintenance Manager with shop inventory control.
• Assist with continual updating of PM program to the equipment’s specific needs.
• Identify problems and implement solutions.
• Ensure that your work environment is safe.
• Perform Sanitation.
• Follow company safety procedures.
• Fabrication and Modification of new and existing equipment.
• Responsible for 24 hr. emergency maintenance service as needed.
• Must comply with all company Quality, HACCP, GMP, and Food Safety standards.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Previous Mechanical/Electrical experience or training.
• Must be able to maintain sanitary conditions for Food Safety.
• Must have basic math skills (with use of a calculator)
• Must be able to read and interpret weight scale readings and tape measures.
• Must be able to lift up-to 25 pounds consistently and 50 pounds on occasion.
• Must be able to speak, read and write in English.
• Must be able to stand for the duration of a 12-hour shift with applicable breaks.
• Regular and timely attendance

EDUCATION

• Must have a High School Diploma or a G.E.D.
• Post-secondary education and/or a technical trade certificate is preferred.