Maintenance Technician I, 3rd Shift (D980)

WellPet, LLC; Decatur (AR); On-site; USD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in the pet food sector is seeking a dedicated Maintenance Technician I for the 3rd shift. This role is crucial in ensuring the seamless operation of production equipment and maintaining the facility's integrity. As a Maintenance Technician, you will be responsible for executing preventive maintenance, troubleshooting machinery, and supporting larger repair tasks. The company prides itself on its commitment to employee wellbeing, offering a comprehensive benefits package to support your health, passions, and professional growth. If you are a proactive individual with a mechanical aptitude and a passion for safety and quality, this opportunity could be your next career move.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

Professional development opportunities

Health and wellness support

Qualifications

• Experience in boiler maintenance and basic mechanical and electrical skills required.
• Strong time management and organizational skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive maintenance on production equipment and facilities.
• Document all work in the CMMS system and support senior technicians.

Skills

Boiler maintenance and repair

Basic mechanical competency

Basic electrical competency

Troubleshooting machinery

Time management

Organizational skills

Ability to multitask

Mechanical aptitude

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Hand tools

Job description

Current job opportunities are posted here as they become available.

Maintenance Technician I, 3rd Shift (D980)

This position is 3rd Shift: 10:00 PM - 6:30 AM

Job title: Maintenance Technician I

Location: Decatur, AR – Manufacturing Plant

About the Wellness Pet Company

The Wellness Pet Company crafts and produces premium natural pet food, treats, dental chews, and supplements. We believe that natural, premium nutrition focused on proven health outcomes is the foundation of creating a mutual wellbeing for pets and their families.

What You’ll Accomplish

The Maintenance Technician I will be responsible for the set-up, repairs and preventive maintenance of all production and fill/finish equipment, as well as, building and grounds repair and upkeep. This position will also perform maintenance and repairs on boiler equipment.

Day-to-Day Responsibilities

• Execute the CMMS preventive maintenance program of all equipment associated with the production and facility areas.
• Maintain, organize, and replenish strategic inventory of spare parts.
• Recommend and implement changes to work policies and equipment procedures.
• Perform, recommend, and establish cost effective PM procedures to maintain and improve equipment/system functionality.
• Help develop and review PMs and SOPs.
• Support more senior Maintenance Technicians in larger equipment repairs.
• Perform routine greasing and lubrication maintenance on equipment.
• Properly document all work in CMMS system.
• Assist more senior Maintenance Technicians and outside support contractors.
• Follow and hold others accountable for following all company Good Manufacturing Practices.
• Other duties as directed by supervisor.

Workplace Safety:

• Completes safety system documentation and verifies compliance to program standards. Reports deviations to Supervisor.
• Participates in mandatory safety trainings and adheres to all safety policies.
• Required to report all safety issues, near misses, and injuries.

Quality & Food Safety:

• Completes quality & food safety system documentation and verifies compliance to program standards. Reports deviations to Supervisor.
• Participates in mandatory food safety and quality training program requirements.
• Preserves the integrity of the BRC system through adherence to the policies and procedures outlined.
• Required to report food safety and quality system failures and take actions necessary to preserve the BRC system.

Who We’re Looking For

• Is consumer focused in all they do.
• Continually challenges themselves to go the extra mile to get the job done, and ensures it’s done the right way as opposed to the easy way.
• Hold themselves and others accountable.
• Embraces continual development through the sharing of feedback and investment in learning opportunities.
• Is a true collaborator, sharing resources, and engaging in healthy debate.
• Celebrates differences and strives to learn from others who are different.
• Experience in the following areas is required:
  • Boiler maintenance and repair.
  • Basic mechanical competency skills- knowledge of tools and their use and a general understanding of how things work mechanically.
  • Basic electrical competency skills- general understanding of how electricity works.
• Ability to troubleshoot machinery.
• Strong time management and organizational skills.
• Ability to multitask and consistently meet deadlines.
• Ability to work in an environment which includes frequent exposure to elements such as odor, noise, heat, cold, dust and chemicals.
• Demonstrate mechanical aptitude.
• Must be familiar with use of hand tools.
• Good verbal and mathematical capability at a high school level.
• Ability to read and understand process operating procedures.

Why Work for Wellness Pet

We care about the wellbeing of our people, their families, and their pets. So we treat every Wellie to a comprehensive benefits package full of extras to support their health, pets, passions, and professional Development.

The Wellness Pet Company is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We celebrate diversity and are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, or veteran status.