Maintenance Technician, Food Manufacturing – Equity

Oats Overnight; Olde West Chester (OH); On-site; USD 48,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full Benefits; Medical, Dental, Vision

401k

Parental Leave

Weekly Pay

Generous PTO

Stock options, every employee is an</n

Free oatmeal

Job summary

Oats Overnight is seeking a Maintenance Technician to keep our manufacturing facility running at its best. You will perform preventive maintenance across electrical, mechanical, and HVAC systems, conduct troubleshooting, and collaborate with cross-functional teams.

Schedule: Monday - Friday; some weekends and overtime as needed. Starting pay is $35-$37/hour based on experience, with a path to $36-$38/hour after year one.

Qualifications

• 4 years’ experience as a maintenance or facilities technician.
• High school diploma or equivalent; technical certifications or vocational training is a plus.
• 2+ years of food manufacturing experience preferred.
• Experience with welding, machining, plumbing, electricity, or automated equipment.
• Able to read blueprints, diagrams, mechanical drawings, 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 and work orders.
• Strong preventive maintenance background.
• Food manufacturing background with FDA GMP understanding.
• Computer literacy and English literacy.

Responsibilities

• Conduct technical inspections of equipment and perform corrective actions.
• Troubleshoot to identify equipment failures and resolve issues promptly.
• Report on equipment status to the Shift Maintenance Lead and Maintenance Manager.
• Perform preventive maintenance tasks to ensure production equipment functionality, cleanliness, and safety.
• Identify basic electrical issues and perform basic repairs.
• Maintain detailed records of repairs and preventive activities in a CMMS.
• 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 with cross-functional teams within maintenance.
• Ensure compliance with safety, food safety, and GMPs.
• Collaborate with other departments to identify and address food safety risks.
• Maintain product quality and hygiene throughout the plant.
• Promote food safety across the facility.

Skills

Maintenance expertise

Electrical troubleshooting

Mechanical troubleshooting

Blueprint reading

CMMS knowledge

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

CMMS system

HMI/PLC knowledge

Job description

Oats Overnight is seeking a Maintenance Technician to keep our manufacturing facility running at its best. You will perform preventive maintenance across electrical, mechanical, and HVAC systems, conduct troubleshooting, and collaborate with cross-functional teams.

Schedule: Monday - Friday; some weekends and overtime as needed. Starting pay is $35-$37/hour based on experience, with a path to $36-$38/hour after year one.