Maintenance Technician II

Daily Harvest; Allentown (Lehigh County); Vor Ort; USD 47.000 - 58.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Sign on bonus available

Zusammenfassung

Chobani is seeking Maintenance Technicians to perform timely repair and preventative maintenance of plant equipment in a food manufacturing environment.

The role requires troubleshooting mechanical and electrical issues, reading schematics, and adhering to EHS, GMP, and FDA/EPA/SQF standards. Strong teamwork, flexibility, and safe work practices are essential.

Qualifikationen

• Tangible experience troubleshooting mechanical/electrical breakdowns in manufacturing equipment.
• Must follow safety, GMPs, and environmental standards and plant technical standards.
• Adhere to OSHA, FDA, EPA and SQF regulations.
• Able to read mechanical and electrical drawings and schematics.

Aufgaben

• Troubleshoot and resolve equipment issues quickly with limited information.
• Interact with plant personnel and communicate clearly at all levels.
• Work a flexible schedule including nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Provide guidance to operations as a technical resource.
• Identify root causes and contribute to continuous improvement.
• Follow standard work orders and CMMS tasks accurately.
• Maintain safe work practices and report EHS issues.

Kenntnisse

Troubleshooting

Self-management

Communication

Flexibility

Safety compliance

Root-cause analysis

Ausbildung

High school diploma or GED

Trade school/military certification

Tools

Pumps

Mechanical drives

Lubrication

Piping

Proximity switches

CMMS / EAM systems

Reading drawings/schematics

Power tools

Jobbeschreibung

Summary

Maintenance Technicians are responsible for the timely repair and preventative maintenance of plant equipment. Including filling machines, metal detectors, case erectors, packers, sealers, pasteurizers, motors and pumps and conveying equipment.

Qualified applicants must possess tangible experience in troubleshooting mechanical / electrical breakdowns in manufacturing production equipment. Technicians must follow all established safety, GMP`s and environmental standards and adhere to all plant technical standards. Technicians must also follow all federal, state, local and company regulations including OSHA, FDA, EPA and SQF.

2-2-3 12 hour schedule: 6:00 pm - 6:30 am

Sign on bonus available

Responsibilities

• Responsible for troubleshooting: The ability to rapidly assess, analyze and resolve complicated problems with little initial information or direction and with varying degrees of ambiguity. Intermediate troubleshooting methodology is demonstrated. Able to troubleshoot to technical knowledge and slightly beyond
• Responsible for self-management: Must bring sound interpersonal and communication skills required to interact with all levels of plant personnel. Able to clearly explain different points of view and effectively listen
• At times, work a flexible schedule as needed: Including nights, weekends, and holiday shifts
• Serve as a technical resource providing guidance and assistance to operations personnel
• Make valuable contributions to the team
• Address symptoms of problems and get to root cause
• Follow instructions through standard work orders and perform routine and repetitious tasks completely/accurately. All work meets or exceeds standards
• Checks work for mistakes
• Work safely and follow all applicable EHS policies. Identifies EHS issues in the plant and regularly reports these issues. Prevents employees from doing unsafe tasks
• Follow all applicable FS&Q policies. Identifies FS&Q issues in the plant and regularly reports these issues. Prevents employees from doing improper FS&Q tasks
• Respond to maintenance calls and work orders promptly with a teaching mentality and positive demeanor. Assists operations in solving issues and improving efficiencies
• Innovative and possess ability to multi -task and shift priorities quickly while maintaining control, focus and professionalism in a fast paced and dynamic environment
• Energy, resilience, determination and strong analytical skills needed to challenge the status quo
• Identify and implement continuous improvement and reliability opportunities
• Follow Chobani’s safety procedures and Good Manufacturing Practices

Requirements

• High school Diploma, GED
• 2 year Technical Trade school certification, military applicable certifications, vocational training, and/or Journeyman License preferred
• 2-5 years of experience in a food production / manufacturing environment operating, repairing and/or troubleshooting issues on filling, packaging and other processing equipment. Previous dairy, food and beverage industry experience preferred
• Performs without assistance; recognized as a resource to others; able to translate complex nuances to others; able to improve processes; focus on targeted and broader issues
• Understands and discuss the application and implication of changes to processes in competency
• Previous experience in a combination of the following systems: Pumps, Mechanical Drives, Lubrication, Fasteners, Piping, Proper Tool Use, Motors, Pneumatics, Sensors, Proximity Switches, Automatic Valves and other basic mechanical systems and processes
• Practical operation of power tools and maintenance shop equipment
• Ability to read mechanical and electrical drawings and schematics
• Able to use Technical Manuals and precision measurement tools
• Work with work orders and CMMS / EAM systems in web-based computer applications
• Lift, push or pull up to 60 pounds
• Must be at work on time and maintain good attendance
• Climb ladders, work at heights, work overhead, work in confined spaces and work in very hot and very cool environments
• While performing the duties of this job, the technician is regularly required to talk and hear. This position is very active and requires standing, walking, bending, kneeling, stooping, crouching, crawling, and climbing all day

About Us

Chobani is a food maker with a mission of making high-quality and nutritious food accessible to more people, while elevating our communities and making the world a healthier place. In short: making good food for all. In support of this mission, Chobani is a purpose-driven, people-first, food-and-wellness-focused company, and has been since its founding in 2005 by Hamdi Ulukaya, an immigrant to the U.S. The Company manufactures yogurt, oat milk, and creamers - Chobani yogurt is America's No.1 yogurt brand, made with natural ingredients without artificial preservatives. Following the 2023 acquisition of La Colombe, a leading coffee roaster with a shared commitment to quality, craftmanship and impact, the Company began selling cold-pressed espresso and lattes on tap at cafés nationwide, as well as Ready to Drink (RTD) coffee beverages at retail. In 2025, Chobani acquired Daily Harvest, a modern brand offering consumers nutritious, delicious and convenient ready-to-make meals.

Chobani uses food as a force for good in the world - putting humanity first in everything it does. The company's philanthropic efforts prioritize giving back to its communities and beyond. Chobani manufactures its products in New York, Idaho, Michigan and Australia, and its products are available throughout North America and distributed in Australia and other select markets.

For more information, please visit www.chobani.com or follow us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and LinkedIn.

Chobani is an equal opportunity employer. Chobani will not discriminate against any applicant for employment on any basis including, but not limited to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, military and/or veteran status, marital status, predisposing genetic characteristics and genetic information, or any other classification protected by federal, state, and local laws.

The salary range for this full-time position is $34.00 - $42.00, + equity + benefits. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for your preferred location during the hiring process.

Chobani provides a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision coverage, disability insurance, health savings account, flexible spending accounts, and tuition reimbursement. To help save for the future, all employees are eligible for a 401k match of 100% on up to 5% of eligible pay. To support growing families, we provide fertility and childcare assistance, and 12 weeks of parental leave at full pay after six months of continuous employment. In addition, we provide wellness resources which include an employee assistance program, fitness discounts, a wellness reimbursement, on-site gym access (certain locations) and a monthly wellness newsletter to connect you with resources and timely information. We offer various types of paid time of including: starting at 70 hours of paid time off, 11 holidays, and paid volunteer time off.