MFG Maintenance Technician

Jackson's Food Company; Muskego (WI); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Jackson’s Food Company is seeking a Maintenance Technician to oversee preventative maintenance and repairs of production machinery and building equipment. This role supports operations by minimizing downtime and ensuring equipment runs at optimal levels.

The position requires experience in electrical, mechanical, and PLC systems, with a strong emphasis on GMP/CFR food safety and OSHA/EPA regulations. Salary and shift details follow.

Qualifications

• Valid forklift operator certification.
• Able to climb ladders and work at heights up to 50 feet.
• Experience with electrical, mechanical systems and PLCs.
• Familiar with GMP/CFR food safety programs.
• 3+ years in a manufacturing maintenance role.

Responsibilities

• Maintain building and plant equipment, coordinating with the Manager on priorities.
• Assist production with setups and changeovers.
• Execute a preventative maintenance schedule via Fiix CMMS.
• Repair equipment to minimize downtime and maximize uptime.
• Document issues and maintenance in CMMS.
• Respond quickly to production line calls and communicate progress.
• Perform skilled assembly, repairs using hand tools, hydraulic presses and welding.
• Adhere to GMP, CFR, OSHA, FDA, and EPA standards.
• Report food safety issues to supervisor or SQF Practitioner.

Skills

Forklift operation

Height work

Electrical knowledge

Mechanical ability

PLC knowledge

Education

High school diploma or GED

5+ years maintenance experience

Job description

Brief Description

Please note - we have current openings on 2nd shift (2:00pm - 10:30pm) 3rd Shift (10:00pm - 6:30am)

Mission

Jackson’s Food Company is the Snack Super™ brand powered by heroic employees and premium avocado oil. We stand poised to upset the snacking status quo forever. All employees support our mission of delivering a safe and quality product.

Position Summary

The Maintenance Technician is responsible for overseeing and performing preventative maintenance, troubleshooting and repairs of production machinery and building equipment. This position is an integral part in ensuring the highest quality product reaches our customers in a timely manner, through minimizing downtime and working proactively to ensure all equipment continues to operate at optimal levels.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Maintain building and plant equipment, working with Manager to determine priorities.


• Assist the production team with setups and changeovers & support operations as needed.


• Execute a preventative maintenance schedule for the upkeep of machines and facilities equipment utilizing the Fiix CMMS.


• Conduct repairs and preventive maintenance to minimize interference with production operations and maximize uptime keeping the team fast and agile.


• Use preventative maintenance techniques to detect future malfunctions and to diagnose issues.


• Install new or repaired parts according to specifications and blueprints.


• Maintain records of issues and maintenance completed on machines using the CMMS.


• Respond quickly to production line calls and resolve issues promptly, communicating progress to managers/supervisors as appropriate.


• Perform skilled assembly, repairs, and maintenance operations, using equipment such as hand and power tools, hydraulic presses and shears, and welding equipment.


• Follow standards for food safety and food quality production according to GMP, CFR, as well as the regulations of major customers and governmental agencies such as OSHA, FDA, and EPA.


• Comply with all safety and quality regulations, reporting issues immediately to supervisor.


• All staff members are responsible for reporting food safety problems to their supervisor or the SQF Practitioner upon observation of a known or potential issue.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Required Experience

• Valid Forklift operator certification


• Able to climb ladders and work at heights up to 50 feet, on occasion; as well as drop ladder into/pull out of tanks and put into position.

Education And/or EXPERIENCE

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) and one to two years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.


• 5+ years' experience in maintenance or other mechanical positions, preferably in a manufacturing environment.


• Experience in electrical, mechanical, high-speed packaging, and PLC desired.


• Familiar with quality/food safety programs desired such as GMP and CFR.