Maintenance Technician - First Shift

CO1400 Griffith Foods International Inc.; City of Oswego (NY); On-site; USD 46,466 - 54,732; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Rx, Dental, Vision

401(k) Plan with Company Match

Education Assistance/Tuition Reimbursement

Flexible Spending & Health Savings Accounts

Short Term & Long Term Disability

Job summary

CO1400 Griffith Foods International Inc. is looking for a Maintenance Technician for the second shift at our Oswego, IL location. In this role, you will maintain and repair various food production machinery and equipment, ensuring compliance with safety and company standards.

The ideal candidate will have an associate's degree in a relevant field or equivalent experience, and be comfortable working onsite. We offer benefits including medical, 401(k) plan with company match, and more.

Qualifications

• Must be able to regularly lift and carry up to 50 pounds.
• Comfortable working with allergens and cleaning chemicals.
• Ability to read, write, and speak English fluently.

Responsibilities

• Install, maintain, and repair machinery and equipment.
• Document work orders using CMMS.
• Perform preventive and predictive maintenance.

Skills

Electrical Maintenance Technician

Mechatronics

Pneumatic systems

Hydraulic systems

PLC programming

Forklift operation

Food production experience

Education

Associates degree or technical certification

High school diploma with 3-5 years of related experience

Job description

Job Summary

Title: Maintenance Technician – Second Shift
Location: Onsite at Oswego, IL
Shift & Hours: Monday - Friday 2:00pm – 10:30pm
Hourly Rate: $33.73/hr – $39.73/hr plus $2/hr shift differential

Custom Culinary, a subsidiary of Griffith Foods, is hiring a Maintenance Technician to join our Maintenance Team. The Maintenance Technician is responsible for installing, maintaining and repairing machinery, equipment, physical structures, pipes and electrical systems equipment to contribute to the production of high-quality food products in compliance with company standards.

Responsibilities

• Visually inspect and test machinery and equipment.
• Trouble shoot and repair equipment by identifying issues with machines.
• Document work orders using CMMS.
• Cleans and lubricates shafts, bearings, gears, and other parts of machinery.
• Repairs and replaces gauges, valves, pressure regulators, and related equipment.
• Repairs and maintains the physical structure of the building.
• Set up and operate machine tools such as grinder, lathe, drill press, cutting torches or welding equipment.
• Repairs or fabricates machine parts, jigs and fixtures, and tools.
• Performs PMs (Preventive Maintenance) and PD.M. (Predictive Maintenance) as required and follows up with repairs.
• Supports operations with autonomous maintenance, SOP’s and centerline programs for equipment.
• May operate a forklift or other PIE as required.
• Follows NFPA 70, LOTO and OSHA Safety rules.
• Ensures that BRC protocols are implemented and audited as required.

Qualifications

• Associates degree or two‑year certificate from college or technical school in Electrical Maintenance Technician, Mechatronics, or equivalent program, OR high school diploma with three to five years of related experience specifically with safety, electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and PLC programming.
• Experience handling food production equipment including mixers, fillers, packaging lines, palletizing systems, and bulk delivery systems.
• Ability to regularly lift and/or carry up to 50 pounds throughout the shift.
• Ability to read, write, and speak English fluently, including the ability to read and comprehend instructions, short correspondence, and memos; ability to write simple correspondence; and the ability to communicate with individuals and small groups.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
• Comfort in entering and working in confined spaces.
• Working knowledge or the ability to gain knowledge of RedZone software.
• Working overtime as needed throughout the week, up to and including Saturday work.
• Ability to stand, walk, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, and crouch for extended periods during the shift.
• Comfortable working with and around allergens and cleaning chemicals.
• Must be able to work onsite in Oswego, IL location.
• Candidates must currently be at least 18 years of age and possess unrestricted authorization to work in the United States. Work visa sponsorship is not available for this role.

Physical Requirements

• Frequently required to sit, stand, and walk to communicate and listen effectively in both office and plant floor environments.
• Occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• Occasionally required to operate and drive a forklift or electronic pallet jack to transport materials or goods.

Environmental Concerns

• Regular exposure to moving mechanical parts and risk of electrical shock.
• Occasional exposure to wet and/or humid conditions; high, precarious places; outside weather conditions and vibration.
• Typically loud noise level.
• Dust and odor present in environment.

Benefits

• Medical, Rx, Dental, Vision
• Flexible Spending & Health Savings Accounts
• EAP, Health Advocacy, Financial Planning
• Parental Leave, Care.com, Adoption & Surrogacy Assistance
• Education Assistance/Tuition Reimbursement, Safety Reimbursement, Lifestyle Spending Account
• Group Life & AD&D, Voluntary Life Insurance, Short Term & Long Term Disability
• 401(k) Plan with Company Match, ESOP, PTO, Holiday’s & Leaves
• Accident Insurance, Critical Illness Insurance, Hospital Indemnity
• Home & Auto Insurance, Pet Insurance, Identity Theft Protection, Long Term Care + Life Insurance & Legal Assistance

Equal Employment Opportunity

Griffith Foods believes that all persons are entitled to equal employment opportunities. Griffith Foods does not discriminate against qualified employees or applicants because of the following actual or perceived characteristics: race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, breastfeeding or related medical condition, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, physical or mental disability, genetic characteristic or information, AIDS or HIV status, order of protection status, marital status, military or veteran status, unfavorable discharge from military service, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law. Equal employment opportunities will be extended to all persons in all aspect of the employer‑employee relationship, including recruitment, hiring, participation in benefit programs, training, promotion, transfer, discipline, layoff, recall, and termination.