Night Shift Maintenance Technician III

Great Lakes Cheese; Hiram (OH); On-site; USD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled Maintenance Technician III to ensure the smooth operation of production machinery and equipment. This role involves responding to urgent production requests, maintaining equipment, and implementing permanent solutions to issues. Ideal candidates will possess an Associate’s degree and have at least three years of maintenance experience, particularly in a food manufacturing environment. Join this dynamic team where your expertise will contribute to exceeding quality standards and ensuring operational efficiency in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of maintenance experience and advanced electrical knowledge.
• Ability to troubleshoot PLCs and read schematics.

Responsibilities

• Respond to production line issues and maintain equipment.
• Maintain records of preventative maintenance and create requisitions.

Skills

Maintenance Experience

Troubleshooting

Electrical Knowledge

Welding (TIG, MIG, Stick)

Problem Solving

Basic Computer Skills

Education

Associate’s Degree or Equivalent

Tools

SAP

Job description

Job Overview

The Maintenance Technician III ensures maximum operating efficiency, maintenance, and repair of machines and equipment in production and facility.

Job Responsibilities

• Respond to production requests for immediate attention to production line issues and problems.
• Maintain production equipment.
• Maintain records of preventative maintenance.
• Create requisitions of parts and supplies to maintain equipment.
• Advance knowledge to maintain electrical/electronic systems and general production line equipment.
• Identify problem areas and address with permanent solutions.
• All GLC employees are expected to perform any assignment or job task according to the stated safety policies & procedures.
• All GLC employees are expected to produce our products in a manner that exceeds the quality and value expectation of our customers and consumers by adhering to Good Manufacturing Practices, Policies and Procedures outlined in our Safe Quality Food Program.
• Other responsibilities as assigned by the manager.

Required Education and Experience

• Associate’s degree or equivalent from a two-year college or technical school and/or commensurate experience.
• 3 years of maintenance experience and/or training or more.
• Advanced understanding of manufacturing processes.
• Ability to make decisions based on standard practices.
• Broad depth of experience and knowledge of production machinery and equipment.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks, troubleshoot and problem solve.
• Advanced electrical knowledge/training.
• Advanced understanding of mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems.
• Ability to weld (TIG, MIG, and Stick).
• Advanced knowledge of PLCs and ability to troubleshoot these systems.
• Ability to read and understand schematics, pneumatic, electrical, and hydraulic drawings.
• Familiarity with OSHA requirements.
• Basic computer skills.

Preferred Education and Experience

• Associate’s degree or equivalent from a two-year college or technical school.
• Three years of experience in a food manufacturing environment or more.
• Experience working with ammonia refrigeration systems / PSM.
• SAP experience.

Working Conditions

• Ability to constantly stand/walk; bend/flex/extend neck; frequently grip/reach/lift/pull with L/R hands.
• Ability to frequently handle material from floor-to-waist, waist-to-shoulder, and pushing/pulling/carrying.
• Product weight: up to 50 lbs.
• Repetitive work in a fast-paced production environment with an average temperature of 50-60 degrees F.

EEOC & Disclaimer

Great Lakes Cheese is an Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer.