Plant Maintenance Planner & Tech Lead

Ardent Mills; Ayer (MA); On-site; USD 41,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental and Vision Coverage

Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays

Retirement Savings with Company Match

Job summary

Ardent Mills in Ayer, MA is seeking a Maintenance Technician III to troubleshoot, repair and maintain plant equipment. You will lead maintenance projects, support preventative maintenance, and train other technicians on advanced techniques.

The role requires a High School diploma or GED, 5+ years in manufacturing maintenance, strong problem solving, PLCs and VFDs proficiency, and good communication. On-site work with shift variation, safety, and CMMS documentation are expected.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED.
• 5+ years of experience in maintenance in manufacturing.
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Proficient with computer applications.
• Ability to organize and prioritize tasks.
• Willingness to learn new skills.
• Proficient in PLCs, VFDs, and troubleshooting.
• Demonstrated mechanical aptitude and problem solving.
• Knowledge of food safety and HACCP.
• Experience with CMMS and equipment documentation.

Responsibilities

• Perform maintenance tasks per work orders assigned.
• Understand how to work safely and speak up when you do not.
• Continue to learn new skills and grow in your maintenance expertise.
• Train other Maintenance and Reliability Technicians.
• Provide input on job plans, preventive maintenance tasks, and follow-up work.
• Use CMMS to review, update, complete, and document work orders.
• Identify parts, materials, tools, safety considerations, and labor needs required to complete maintenance work safely and efficiently.
• Communicate critical parts needs, obsolete parts, recurring parts issues, and inventory concerns to the planner or supervisor.
• Partner effectively with operations, maintenance planning, reliability, purchasing, contractors, and other technicians.

Skills

Maintenance experience

Communication skills

Computer skills

Organization

Learning mindset

PLCs & VFDs

Delegation

Mechanical aptitude

HACCP knowledge

CMMS knowledge

Education

High School diploma or GED

Associate degree in Industrial Maintenance

Job description

Ardent Mills in Ayer, MA is seeking a Maintenance Technician III to troubleshoot, repair and maintain plant equipment. You will lead maintenance projects, support preventative maintenance, and train other technicians on advanced techniques.

The role requires a High School diploma or GED, 5+ years in manufacturing maintenance, strong problem solving, PLCs and VFDs proficiency, and good communication. On-site work with shift variation, safety, and CMMS documentation are expected.