Maintenance Technician III

FreshPoint, Inc.; Little Canada (MN); On-site; USD 52,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual tool allowance

Job summary

FreshPoint, Inc. is seeking an Operations Maintenance Technician in Minnesota to perform routine and high-level maintenance, assist with material handling equipment, and manage facility repairs.

You will direct minor crew tasks and participate in safety programs while ensuring food safety and quality standards. The role requires 8+ years in facility maintenance, knowledge of single/three-phase electrical systems, and the ability to work night shifts and some weekends.

Qualifications

• Proficient with various facility software programs.
• Strong technical, mechanical, and analytical abilities.
• Able to communicate effectively in English with staff and management.
• Ability to handle difficult situations professionally.

Responsibilities

• Perform semi-skilled preventive, corrective, and predictive maintenance on equipment per manufacturer guidelines.
• Troubleshoot and repair electrical power and control systems, bearings, motors, and moving parts.
• Respond to emergency maintenance requests and determine root causes.

Skills

Software proficiency

Technical skills

Mechanical skills

English communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

Electrical knowledge (single/three phase, AC/DC)

Job description

• Pay Rate: $40.85 /hour, based on experience.
• Annual Tool Allowance: Yes, $600 Annually
• Excellent full time career with a stable and growing company
• Move your Career FORWARD with SYSCO FOODS!

• Pay Rate: $40.85 /hour, based on experience.
• Shift Available: Wednesday - Saturday 6:00 AM – 4:00 PM
• Annual Tool Allowance: Yes, $600 Annually
• Outstanding benefits - www.syscobenefits.com
• Excellent full time career with a stable and growing company
• Move your Career FORWARD with SYSCO FOODS!

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.
• Independently perform semi-skilled preventive, corrective and predictive maintenance on various types of equipment and machinery within the facility, as noted in the equipment manufacturer’s guidelines
• Perform complex troubleshooting and repairs on low/high voltage electrical power and control systems, bearings, sprockets, motors, belts and other moving parts
• Respond to emergency maintenance requests; troubleshoot to determine root cause and solution
• Inspect equipment and perform preventive maintenance
• Assemble, install, replace, repair, modify and adjust all types of small operating equipment
• Disassemble equipment, replace parts, relocate and reassemble equipment
• Direct work of Tech I and Tech II Crew Members; instruct on equipment repair/maintenance
• 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 with all OSHA guidelines.
• Provide management with written reports of unsafe conditions or unsafe acts as needed.
• Report all accidents, injuries, or illnesses immediately.
• 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 schematics 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.

Education

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

Experience

• 8+ years of 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.