Maintenance Technician (Night Shift)

Champion Foods LLC.; Gaffney (SC); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid holidays and paid time off

Disability and adoption benefits

Job summary

Champion Foods LLC. is seeking a Maintenance Technician I to provide electrical and mechanical support at our bakery in Gaffney, South Carolina. As a technician, you will perform repairs and maintenance on manufacturing equipment and utilities, ensuring compliance with regulations and safety standards.

The ideal candidate will possess a high school diploma or GED, along with strong problem-solving and interpersonal skills. This full-time position requires working 12-hour shifts on a 4-4 schedule and offers a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Must obtain the minimum assessment level for a Maintenance Technician.
• Willingness to work extended hours when necessary.
• Self-motivated and eager to continue education/training.

Responsibilities

• Maintain, troubleshoot and repair manufacturing equipment.
• Perform preventive maintenance tasks as scheduled.
• Provide training for production line equipment to associates.

Skills

Problem-solving skills

Attention to detail

Interpersonal skills

Ability to communicate with all levels of personnel

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

About the Role

This position will work 12‑hour shifts on a 4‑4 schedule. The Maintenance Technician I provides general electrical and mechanical support to the facility in manufacturing equipment maintenance and repair, and facility/utility maintenance and repair.

Responsibilities

• Maintain, troubleshoot and repair manufacturing equipment and share knowledge of applicable mechanical concepts and principles with other maintenance personnel.
• Maintain, troubleshoot and repair facility and utilities such as compressed air, water boilers, and HVAC units.
• Provide troubleshooting and repair of facility electrical equipment, including single‑phase AC circuits and DC circuits.
• Perform daily equipment change‑overs and set‑ups.
• Read and interpret mechanical and electrical manuals and schematics as required.
• Provide operating instructions and training for production line manufacturing equipment to other facility associates.
• Perform preventive maintenance tasks as scheduled and report results.
• Complete work orders as assigned and report results.
• Provide technical assistance to reduce or eliminate issues associated with equipment, performance, quality, and safety.
• Perform special projects from time to time as assigned by maintenance management in a cost‑effective and timely manner.
• Inform the appropriate facility personnel of any necessary modifications or system malfunctions that would affect their area of operation.
• Utilize existing maintenance management systems effectively.
• Help ensure plant and manufacturing equipment are in compliance with all government and local regulations as well as internal policies related to FDA, USDA, HACCP, GMP, and others.
• Perform other incidental duties as assigned.
• Maintain a safe and neat working area in compliance with OSHA and food plant regulations.
• Maintain a proactive attitude to ensure maximum efficiency and longer run‑time of production line equipment, and ensure that production line equipment is left in a functional state for subsequent shifts.
• Perform non‑technical assignments as requested by maintenance management and maintain tools in good working condition, reporting damaged tools immediately.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• Must obtain the minimum assessment level required for a Maintenance Technician as established by the maintenance department.
• Must be willing to work extended hours when necessary.
• Trustworthy with strong interpersonal skills.
• Independent reasoning and judgment.
• Great attention to detail.
• Ability to communicate with all levels of plant personnel.
• Problem‑solving skills and a can‑do attitude at all times.
• Self‑motivated and willing to make decisions.
• Adherence to GMP regulations and procedures.
• Eagerness to continue education and/or training.
• Completion of assigned projects and tasks.

Work Environment

Located in a 144,000‑square‑foot bakery in Gaffney, South Carolina, the role requires working in various areas of the building as well as some outside work (production areas, offices, freezers, common areas, elevators, restrooms, silos, roof). The position may require continuous standing, squatting, lifting, sitting, bending, and moving of heavy weight (over 50 pounds) material in difficult work positions. Employees must be able to work in confined spaces (permit required areas) and complete height‑related assignments. All items listed above are illustrative and are not comprehensive.

Benefits

Full‑time colleagues qualify for medical, dental, and vision insurance; a 401(k) with company match; paid holidays and paid time off; legal and counseling services; flexible spending accounts; disability and adoption benefits; and more.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Champion Foods LLC is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, genetic information, ethnicity, citizenship, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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