Maintenance Technicians - 3rd Shift (7PM - 3:30AM)

La Canasta Mexican Food Products LLC.; Arizona; On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

La Canasta Mexican Food Products, LLC. is seeking a seasoned Maintenance Technician to oversee operation and maintenance of facility equipment, including air systems, electrical, HVAC, and production automation.

Welding and fabrication experience is required, with a focus on GMP/HARPC compliance and food safety issues. Qualified candidates have at least 5 years in maintenance-related trades, with PLC programming and automation controls background.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years' experience as a Maintenance Mechanic, Electrician, Millwright or related trade.
• Completion of an apprenticeship or vocational education may substitute for the experience.
• Controls background in automation and PLCs; able to troubleshoot electrical/electronic systems.
• Must be able to utilize PC as required by jobs/projects.
• Excellent verbal and writing skills; understand relay ladder logic and program PLC.

Responsibilities

• Implementation of control strategy as directed.
• Repair and operation of all facility equipment.
• Repair and maintenance of production equipment.
• Installation of new equipment.
• Documentation of new installations and existing systems.

Skills

Electrical systems

PLC programming

HVAC experience

Welding & fabrication

Mechanical systems

Bilingual: Spanish

Education

Apprenticeship or vocational education

Electronics AA

Tools

PLC programming tools

PC literacy

Job description

Job Description

Job Description

Job Summary: PMshift - 7pm - 3:30am

The Maintenance Technician will be responsible for the Operation and Maintenance of various facility equipment including air compressors, electrical systems, dust collection systems, HVAC systems etc. The Technician will also be responsible for the maintenance and proper operation of production equipment and related systems to include automated systems and controls, mechanical systems and electrical systems. Must have welding and fabrication experience. The Maintenance Technician is responsible to report any food safety or quality issue to supervisor or upper management with the ability to initiate action.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Implementation of control strategy as directed.
• Repair and operation of all facility equipment
• Repair and maintenance of production equipment.
• Installation of new equipment.
• Documentation of new installations made by Technician.
• Documentation of existing systems as required.
• Experience working on HVAC repairs.
• Experience in building maintenance, framing and dry wall repair.
• Painting, soldering, landscape.
• Forklift driving is a plus.
• On-call availability 24/7.
• Must be in compliance with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP’s) and Hazard Analysis Risk-based Preventative Control (HARPC).

Education and/or Experience

Minimum 5 years’ experience as a Maintenance Mechanic, Electrician, Millwright or other applicable trade skill.

• Completion of an apprenticeship or vocational education may substitute for the experience requirements.
• Must have controls background in automation.
• Must have knowledge of PLC’s programming, installation and operation.
• Must be able to utilize PC as required by jobs/projects
• Ability to troubleshoot electrical/electronic systems.
• Excellent verbal and writing skills.
• Understand relay ladder logic and able to program PLC.

Skills and abilities

Bilingual (Spanish) a plus but not required.

• College level course work related to job.
• Programming background VB etc.
• Electronics AA

Company Description

La Canasta Mexican Food Products, LLC. is dedicated to ensuring a drug-free workplace and promoting equal opportunities for all. As part of our commitment to maintaining a safe environment, all candidates are required to undergo pre-employment drug screening. We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or any other protected status.