Maintenance Technician (Night Shift)

Mycoworks Inc; Union (SC); On-site; USD 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a pioneering materials revolution with an innovative company focused on unlocking the unique properties of mycelium. As a Maintenance Technician, you'll be integral to the operations team, ensuring the health of equipment in a cutting-edge production facility. This role involves performing critical maintenance tasks, troubleshooting complex systems, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to drive continuous improvement. With a commitment to employee well-being and a diverse workplace, this opportunity offers a chance to grow in a supportive environment while contributing to a sustainable future.

Benefits

Medical, Vision and Dental Plans

Equity

Optional Insurance Coverage for Partners and Dependents

FSA Accounts

Free Personal Health Advocate

Generous PTO Policy

Paid Parental Leave

Paid Holidays Beyond the Traditional

401(k) Program

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in electrical and mechanical systems maintenance.
• Strong working knowledge of PLC programming and troubleshooting.
• Experience working in a 24/7 manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive and emergency mechanical and electrical maintenance.
• Troubleshoot electrical issues using schematics and PLCs.
• Collaborate with engineering and operations teams for equipment startup.

Skills

Electrical Maintenance

Mechanical Maintenance

Troubleshooting

PLC Programming

Robotics Troubleshooting

Preventive Maintenance

Education

AA/AS in Engineering or Technical Field

Technical School Certificate

Tools

CMMS (Computerized Maintenance Management System)

PLC (RSLogix 5000, FactoryTalk View SE)

ABB Robotic Systems

Fanuc Robotic Systems

Job description

We’re on a journey to Grow the Future of Materials. How? By unlocking the unique properties of mycelium, the root structure of mushrooms. Our patented technology, Fine Mycelium, unleashes a new class of materials crafted from nature, engineered for performance, and built for a resilient future. We’re seeking passionate learners to join us in pioneering a materials revolution and creating an epic place to work.

MycoWorks offers competitive equity and benefits programs to support the health, well-being, and financial empowerment of all our employees. We root our relationships with our partners and one another in our core values: Be Mycelial, Cultivate Quality, and Grow the Future, and we're committed to building a diverse team and an inclusive environment where all employees belong. Women, gender expansive individuals, people of color, individuals with disabilities, veterans, and LGBTQ+ candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.

Job Summary:

MycoWorks is seeking a person to fill the role of Maintenance Technician. This person will be a member of the Operations team and have responsibility for the equipment health of a new Reishi production facility. They will play a critical role in assisting the engineering and operations team with the new plant startup as well as the development of critical maintenance systems, including the rollout of the plant’s CMMS program. They will also take part in executing continuous improvement and loss elimination projects targeted to eliminate the plant’s priority losses.

The Maintenance Technician will perform preventive and emergency mechanical and electrical maintenance, troubleshoot sporadic and chronic losses, and install machinery related to the manufacturing process and the plant’s physical structure.

This role interacts heavily with multiple organizations, including Engineering, Operations, Quality, Safety, and Process Development. The role reports to the Senior Maintenance Manager.

Shifts

Responsibilities:

• Perform a wide variety of diagnostic activities, procedures and techniques to lay out, install, align, repair, overhaul and maintain various types of machines (mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, electrical)
• Respond to all urgent machine failures, coordinating the parts procurement and proper personnel required to safely execute all necessary repairs
• Troubleshoot electrical issues with use of schematics and PLCs
• Leverage strong electrical skills to engineer and design solutions for process changes
• Monitor running conditions of all major systems and critical units
• Collaborate with technicians, vendors, contractors, department managers and engineers on maintenance and other relevant matters
• Review, analyze and enter all work order requests andengage appropriate personnel.
• Review and ensure all work orders are entered into the Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS)
• Keep preventative maintenance assignments current
• Ensuring all necessary maintenance work is executed within allocated budget
• Ensure all necessary tools and materials are available forall maintenance and engineering projects
• Assist with maintaining of Clean, Inspect, & Lubricate (CIL) standards as well as time-based and emergency maintenance systems and standards
• Assist the Engineering department in the validation of all new equipment for this facility’s startup as well as other items that will support the development of the 10X facility

Qualifications:

• AA/AS in Engineering or Technical field preferred - Technical school certificate with 5+ years of experience of electrical and mechanical systems maintenance in a manufacturing setting
• Experience with ABB robotic systems is preferred.
• Proficiency with Fanuc robotic systems is also acceptable.
• Knowledge in automation and robotics troubleshooting and repair.
• Strong working knowledge of PLC programming (preferably RSLogix 5000 FactoryTalk View SE )
• Troubleshooting capability including: reading blueprints, schematics, and diagrams to determine the method and sequence of the assembly of a part, machine, or piece of equipment
• Understanding of TPM methodologies and implementation
• Experience with starting up new equipment and/or production lines
• Experience working in cross functional teams
• Experience working in a 24/7 manufacturing environment
• Thorough understanding of OSHA standards

MycoWorks offers world class benefits and compensation programs to support the health, well-being and financial empowerment of our employees. Our benefits include:

• Medical, Vision and Dental plans at no cost to employees
• Equity
• Optional insurance coverage for partners and dependents
• FSA Accounts
• Free Personal Health Advocate
• Generous PTO policy
• Paid parental leave
• Paid holidays beyond the traditional
• 401(k) program

MycoWorks may contact you via text message regarding your application for this or similar opportunities. You can always text STOP to opt out.

This employment is contingent upon receiving applicable background check results, including drug screening, that meet standards based upon the job duties and business necessity, as well as passing a degree or license verification required for the position.

In our commitment to fostering an inclusive and supportive work environment, we recognize the importance of accommodating individual needs. If you require any specific accommodations during the application or interview process, please feel free to let us know. We are dedicated to facilitating a comfortable and accessible experience for all candidates, and will work with you to ensure your needs are met.

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