Maintenance Technician - Food Plant (Equity & Growth)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits

Parental leave

Weekly pay

Paid time off

Stock options

Free oatmeal

Job summary

Oats Overnight in Ohio is seeking a Maintenance Technician to keep our manufacturing facility running at peak performance. You will perform preventive maintenance across electrical, mechanical, and HVAC systems, troubleshoot equipment, and support safety and GMPs.

This hands-on role requires 4 years of maintenance experience in manufacturing or food production, a high school diploma, and familiarity with CMMS, blueprints, and PLC/HMI.

Qualifications

• 4 years’ experience as a maintenance or facilities technician, preferably in a manufacturing or food production environment.
• High school diploma or equivalent; additional technical certifications or vocational training is a plus.
• 2+ years of food manufacturing experience preferred.
• Working knowledge of at least two of the following: Welding, Machining, Plumbing, Electricity, Automated Equipment.
• Able to read and understand blueprints, drawings, mechanical diagrams, and electrical schematics.
• Familiar with automated electrical systems, HMI’s, and PLC’s.
• Familiarity with CMMS work order systems.

Responsibilities

• Conduct technical inspections of equipment and perform corrective actions.
• Perform troubleshooting to identify equipment failures and resolve issues promptly.
• Routinely report on the status of the equipment to the Shift Maintenance Lead and Maintenance Manager.
• Perform preventative maintenance tasks to ensure the functionality, cleanliness, and safety of production equipment.
• Identify basic electrical issues and perform basic repairs.
• Maintain detailed records of repairs and preventative activities in a CMMS system.
• 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 effectively with cross-functional teams and communicate within the maintenance department.
• Ensure compliance with safety, food safety, and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs).
• This role is responsible for collaboration with other departments to identify and address food safety risks throughout the production process.
• This role is responsible for product quality and maintaining hygiene conditions in the plant.
• Ensures and promotes food safety throughout the facility.

Skills

Welding

Machining

Plumbing

Electrical systems

Automated equipment

Blueprints reading

HMI/PLC

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Technical certifications or vocational training

Tools

CMMS

HMI/PLC

Job description

Oats Overnight in Ohio is seeking a Maintenance Technician to keep our manufacturing facility running at peak performance. You will perform preventive maintenance across electrical, mechanical, and HVAC systems, troubleshoot equipment, and support safety and GMPs.

This hands-on role requires 4 years of maintenance experience in manufacturing or food production, a high school diploma, and familiarity with CMMS, blueprints, and PLC/HMI.