Maintenance Technician I

Agropur Cooperative; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 3,995,000 - 4,519,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

401(k) Match

3 Weeks PTO

Paid Holidays & Floating Holidays

Advancement Opportunities

Tuition Reimbursement

Work-Life Balance

Job summary

Agropur Cooperative is seeking a Maintenance Technician I to perform routine and breakdown maintenance on processing and packaging equipment, ensuring the plant runs safely and in compliance with rules and regulations. The role emphasizes hands-on repair, preventative maintenance, and collaboration with production to minimize downtime.

The candidate should have a high school diploma or equivalent, with mechanical and electrical aptitude and experience or training in maintenance/repair.

Qualifications

• Education: High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Experience: Maintenance/repair experience or training preferred; mechanical and electrical aptitude required.

Responsibilities

• Perform regular and preventive maintenance on plant equipment and grounds per SOPs, GMPs, and safety policies.
• Provide emergency repairs of mechanical, electrical, pneumatic and hydraulic equipment during production.
• Prepare and set up machinery for scheduled production runs.
• Repair or update/install equipment; troubleshoot electrical and mechanical systems.
• Maintain and update work orders and routine/preventive records.
• Collaborate with production to minimize downtime while ensuring quality.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Electrical aptitude

Verbal & written communication

Problem solving

Basic math

Safety awareness

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

OSHA compliance

Job description

Type d'emploi: Permanent

The Maintenance Technician I performs routine and break down maintenance on processing and packaging equipment, and is responsible for keeping the plant running and in compliance with all rules and regulations by using safe methods of equipment repair/upkeep.

People are at the heart of everything we do. We believe in working together, speaking honestly, taking ownership, and creating value in everything we deliver. Our culture is built on collaboration, accountability, and a shared commitment to growing stronger together. Joining the team means being part of an environment where people support each other and take pride in making a real impact. At Agropur, every role exists to deliver concrete results. What matters is real impact, not the volume of activity. An environment that allows you to focus on what truly matters:

Starting Rate: $28.70/hour $1.50hr shift differential for night shift Two pay increases in the first year up to $1.00 Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Short and Long-term Disability Insurance 401(k) with up to a 7% company match 3 Weeks PTO Paid holidays and 2 floating holidays Advancement Opportunities Tuition Reimbursement Healthy work/life balance Shift time- 5/2/2/5 6 to 6 1 month of days and 1 month of nights

Your role in achieving results:

• Efficiently perform regular and preventative maintenance related to the plant, equipment, and grounds in compliance with standard operating procedures, good manufacturing practices, and safety policies as enforced by OSHA.
• Provide emergency/unscheduled repairs of mechanical, electrical, pneumatic and hydraulic equipment during the production process as needed.
• Prepare and set up machinery for scheduled production runs.
• Effectively perform and assist in repair or updating and installation of equipment.
• Perform troubleshooting of equipment, including both electrical and mechanical systems.
• Complete and update work orders using in-house systems.
• Complete and maintain routine and preventive records and logs.
• Works closely with production to minimize downtime while maintaining quality.
• Perform buildings and grounds maintenance/up-keep as needed.
• Maintain a working knowledge of all plant area processes.
• Accurately read and interpret equipment manuals and work orders.
• Understand and adhere to Good Manufacturing Practices.
• Safety Protocol Stop any observed unsafe acts and obey facility safety rules and procedures. Correct or report any observed safety hazards. Support safety policies and programs.

This list of duties and responsibilities is not all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties and responsibilities, as management may deem necessary from time to time.

What we are looking for to deliver these results:

• Education Required: High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Experience Required: Maintenance/repair experience or training preferred. Mechanical and electrical aptitude required.
• Skills Required: Communicate effectively both verbally and in writing with managers and colleagues. Decisions administered soundly and consistently with policies and in compliance with appropriate laws and regulations. Accurately scopes out length and difficult of tasks and projects, sets objectives and goals, breaks down work into the process steps, develops schedules and assignments, anticipates and adjusts for problems or roadblocks, measures performance against goals, evaluates results. Able to follow written, verbal and/or diagrammatic instructions; solve practical problems; interpret verbal and written instructions; logical thinking to solve problems including abstract and concrete variables; address practical problems; comprehend most complex concepts. Able to exchange basic informational data (fill out forms/checklists, copy data from one record to another, etc.); interview to gather information; advise others on alternatives/options; coach and counsel others; read, understand and explain technical data. Ability to solve problems by adapting knowledge and experience. Ability to work with minimum supervision, adapt to a changing environment quickly, and think independently. Demonstrate functional and technical knowledge, ability to learn new skills quickly, and achieve a high level of accomplishment. Demonstrate attention to detail and accuracy in work. Basic math plus fractions, decimals and percentages, as well as algebraic calculations. Basic computer operational skills; able to input and retrieve computerized information. Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively at all levels in a collaborative team environment. Exhibit a professional manner in dealing with others and work to maintain constructive working relationships. A role for those who want to contribute to measurable and sustainable results.

AA/EEO – Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity Agropur accueille des personnes de toutes origines et de tous horizons. Nous sommes fier.ère.s d'être un employeur avec une communauté diverse et nous nous engageons à offrir une expérience respectueuse et inclusive à tous les employé.e.s et candidat.e.s. Nous collaborerons donc avec les candidat.e.s qui demanderont des mesures d’adaptation. Prendre note qu’une connaissance adéquate du français est requise pour les postes offerts au Québec. Agropur a recours à des technologies d’intelligence artificielle afin d’appuyer nos recruteurs dans la présélection, l’évaluation et la sélection des candidats à ce poste. Dans ce texte, l’emploi du masculin pour désigner des personnes n’a d’autres fins que celle d’alléger le texte. Conformément aux directives de l’OQLF, la connaissance de l’anglais est exigée pour ce poste afin de communiquer avec des collègues et des partenaires situés à l’extérieur du Québec.