Maintenance Technician - Early Shift, Downtime Reduction

Melaleuca: The Wellness Company; Idaho Falls (ID); On-site; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Melaleuca: The Wellness Company in Idaho Falls is seeking a Maintenance Technician to support manufacturing operations by performing preventive maintenance, repairs, and setup on production equipment. You will train the operations team to document best practices and help reduce downtime by improving equipment reliability.

The role requires hands-on ability to troubleshoot equipment, work independently, lift up to 50 lbs, and manage changeovers.

Qualifications

• Troubleshoot most equipment in the facility.
• Read and understand equipment manuals.
• Complete full changeover unassisted.
• Work independently.
• Install and repair plumbing.
• Repair pneumatic equipment.
• Basic compressor knowledge.
• Work under stress.
• Lift a minimum of 50 lbs.
• Stand, sit or walk for duration of shift.
• Visually read work orders and product.
• Manual dexterity for maintenance duties.
• Work in high elevations, climb stairs, etc.
• Organize and coordinate projects.
• Good math skills (basic arithmetic).
• Written and verbal communication skills.
• Perform duties efficiently and accurately.
• Two (2) plus years’ experience in similar role.

Responsibilities

• Maintains equipment by preventive maintenance, mechanical repairs, and aiding operations in sanitizing, cleaning, and lubricating.
• Trains operations team to increase capability, including documenting best practices.
• Performs set-up, changeover, and repair of production equipment.
• Completes various special projects according to skill and ability.
• Performs other duties as assigned or needed.
• Performs facility assignments as required.
• Works long or unusual hours on assigned shift.
• Beginning electrical experience.
• Knowledge of advanced mechanical tools.
• Beginning welding experience.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Read equipment manuals

Independent work

Communication skills

Math basics

Tools

Welding experience (beginning)

Mechanical tools knowledge

Plumbing repair tools

Job description

Melaleuca: The Wellness Company in Idaho Falls is seeking a Maintenance Technician to support manufacturing operations by performing preventive maintenance, repairs, and setup on production equipment. You will train the operations team to document best practices and help reduce downtime by improving equipment reliability.

The role requires hands-on ability to troubleshoot equipment, work independently, lift up to 50 lbs, and manage changeovers.