Maintenance Technician II

FreshPoint, Inc.; Warrendale (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

FreshPoint, Inc. in Warrendale, PA seeks an experienced Maintenance Technician to perform routine and high-level maintenance across our processing facility. You will troubleshoot, repair, and maintain food processing equipment and related utility systems to ensure safe, compliant operations.

The role requires mechanical aptitude, the ability to read schematics, and willingness to work night shifts and occasional weekends in a fast-paced food production environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• Knowledge of single- and three-phase electrical systems (AC/DC).
• 2+ years of facility maintenance experience, preferably in food processing.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive maintenance on facility equipment per manufacturer guidelines.
• Diagnose, repair, and replace defective machines using tools and test instruments.
• Set up and break down Food Processing equipment as required.
• Inspect and test equipment, report unsafe conditions and equipment malfunctions.
• Assist with building maintenance tasks and minor facility repairs.
• Able to work night shifts and occasional weekends.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Electrical knowledge

Software literacy

Communication skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Electrical knowledge: single/three-phase AC/DC

Job description

Job Summary

This is an Operations position responsible for performing/managing routine and high-level maintenance duties and other jobs assigned. Assists with material handling equipment and facility repairs.

Responsibilities

• Each employee is responsible for the food safety and quality of our products
• Complete preventive maintenance on equipment and machinery within the facility, as noted in the equipment manufacturer’s guidelines
• Visually inspect and test machinery to detect malfunction. Communicate equipment problems to operations staff as needed
• Diagnose problems and repair defective machines and equipment with new or repaired parts, following the specifications set forth in manuals, schematics, and wiring diagrams.
• Set up and break-down of Food Processing equipment as required
• Building maintenance repairs and up-keep (plumbing repairs, blocked drains, changing lamps & ballasts, light remodeling, etc.)
• Material Handling Equipment: Conduct preventative maintenance/repairs and battery watering services on downtime
• Able to work night shift and occasional weekends
• Complete other duties as assigned

Other Functions And Responsibilities

• Apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written and oral form
• Know and understand the company’s safety and health goals and its objectives
• Assist the company in achieving goals by participating in the safety program
• Demonstrate proper operation of equipment and tools as needed to ensure employee safety and compliance of all OSHA guidelines
• Provide management with written report of unsafe conditions or unsafe acts as needed
• Report all accidents, injuries, or illnesses immediately
• Perform other duties assigned
• Troubleshooting: Able to determine causes of operating errors and decide on the most effective and efficient course of action to repair
• Mechanical Ability: Must be able to read and understand all electrical and mechanical schematic and diagrams
• Repairing: Ability to work on equipment or systems using various types of hand tools, measuring, and testing instruments, etc.
• Equipment Maintenance: Able to perform routine preventative maintenance on equipment and determine the proper type of corrective maintenance needed
• Tool Use and Organization: Maintain tools and maintenance equipment in working order and maintenance room and work areas in neat condition

Qualifications

Education

• High school diploma or GED
• Must have knowledge of single and three phases electric, AC, DC high and low voltages

Experience

• 2+ years’ experience in facility maintenance/preventative equipment maintenance
• Food Processing Equipment: Experience with Food Processing Equipment is a plus
• Vacuum Packaging: Experience with RollStock and Repack machines is a plus

Skills

• Possess the ability to learn various software programs associated with the facility
• Possess strong technical, mechanical, and analytical skills
• Possess the ability to interact and communicate with all staff and management in English
• Able to deal with difficult situations, resolve issues and concerns in a professional manner

Physical Requirements

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, stoop, kneel crouch, climb, use ladders, and perform various types of manual labor.
• Occasionally, the employee may be required to lift to 70 pounds sometimes
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to extreme heat and cold temperatures and sometimes wet conditions