Maintenance Technician – Food Manufacturing & PLCs

Freshpet; Bethlehem (Northampton County); On-site; USD 60,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

401(k) match

Paid parental leave

Pet insurance

Job summary

Freshpet in Bethlehem, PA is seeking a Maintenance Technician to uphold the production facility and ensure reliable operation of electrical and mechanical equipment. You will perform preventative maintenance, troubleshoot equipment, and support safety, quality, and cost goals across the plant.

Responsibilities include setup and changeovers, reading blueprints and CAD drawings, maintaining records in PM and SAP systems, and collaborating with technicians and contractors to keep the plant running

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED is required.
• Associate degree in science preferred.
• Minimum of 2 years working in an industrial environment required.
• Broad understanding of industrial electrical, 24V–480V, 3 phase, mechanical, and building systems.
• Experience with PLCs, ladder logic, and troubleshooting control systems.
• Knowledge of mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and pumping systems.
• Experience in welding and metal fabrication.
• Ability to clearly communicate in English (verbal and written) required.
• Good understanding of computer program functionality.
• Knowledge of GMPs.

Responsibilities

• Performs a wide variety of maintenance repairs and services. Troubleshoots breakdowns of machinery and production line.
• Perform daily plant maintenance, preventative maintenance, troubleshooting and all other related functions on various industrial equipment and PLC
• Perform changeovers, installation of motors, belts, drives, and other mechanical systems
• Responsible for the timely completion of all work orders as assigned. Coordinates special projects as directed by the Maintenance Supervisor
• Set-up and adjust machines to ensure proper operation
• Read, understand, and interpret blueprints and CAD drawings
• Maintain records pertinent to equipment performance, necessary repairs and downtime via PM’s, SAP work requests, utilizing PC based systems
• Assures food safety standards with regards to GMPs and HACCP plan are being followed by self and fellow employees
• Report food safety & quality problems to personnel with authority to initiate action
• Follows all relevant SOPs and corrective action procedures. Notifies supervisor of process deviations
• Assists in monitoring all work being performed by outside contractors
• Monitors and maintains all building systems as assigned. Assist with building and grounds maintenance
• Maintain efficient function of the boiler and water softener; add chemicals or salt as needed
• Responsible for alerting the Maintenance Manager or Maintenance Supervisor of any unusual occurrence and/or damage that has taken place, or that may occur
• Works within established expense limits
• Responds to handheld radio calls for maintenance problems around the plan
• Maintain a professional, courteous manner with all visitors, vendors, contractors, and fellow employees

Skills

Industrial electrical

PLC troubleshooting

Mechanical knowledge

Ladder logic

English communication

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associate degree in science

Tools

CAD drawings

Job description

Freshpet in Bethlehem, PA is seeking a Maintenance Technician to uphold the production facility and ensure reliable operation of electrical and mechanical equipment. You will perform preventative maintenance, troubleshoot equipment, and support safety, quality, and cost goals across the plant.

Responsibilities include setup and changeovers, reading blueprints and CAD drawings, maintaining records in PM and SAP systems, and collaborating with technicians and contractors to keep the plant running