Plant Maintenance Technician

Thrive Freeze Dry; Corona (CA); On-site; Full time

Job summary

A leading food manufacturing company seeks a Plant Maintenance Technician to ensure the maintenance and repair of production equipment. Candidates should possess strong mechanical skills, maintain equipment efficiency, and ensure adherence to safety protocols. This full-time role emphasizes continuous improvement and teamwork to meet operational goals in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Requires 4+ years of manufacturing experience.
• Strong hydraulic, pneumatic, mechanical, and industrial skills.
• Experience with ammonia/refrigeration and HVAC is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Install, troubleshoot, repair, and maintain production and facility equipment.
• Perform emergency/unscheduled repairs during production.
• Conduct regular preventive maintenance on machines.

Skills

Basic Machine Operations

Communication

Maintenance Skills

Technical Expertise

Troubleshoot

Education

High school diploma/GED and completion of a craft apprenticeship

AA degree in mechanical, electrical, or industrial maintenance

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$32.50/yr - $34.00/yr

Job Title: Plant Maintenance Technician

Department: Supply Chain

Reports to: Supervisor

The ideal candidate will possess and live by Mercer Foods core values.

CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT

• ACCOUNTABILITY
• INTEGRITY
• PERSONAL GROWTH AND WELLNESS
• TEAMWORK
• WORK – LIFE BALANCE
  
  

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES: Responsible for performing highly diversified duties to install, troubleshoot, repair and maintain production and facility equipment, while adhering to safety, predictive and productive maintenance systems and processes in an effort to support the site’s business goals and objectives. Provide emergency/unscheduled repairs of production equipment during production and performs scheduled maintenance repairs of production equipment including but not limited to packaging equipment, machines, and other proprietary systems and machines. Perform mechanic skills including, but not limited to, mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, troubleshooting and repair of production machines. Read and interpret equipment manuals and work orders to perform required maintenance and service. Diagnose problems, replace or repair parts, test and make adjustments. Perform regular preventive maintenance on machines, equipment, and plant facilities. Perform a variety of plumbing maintenance and carpentry functions. Use a variety of hand and power tools, electric meters, and material handling equipment in performing duties. Detect faulty operations, defective material, and report those and any unusual situations to proper supervision. Comply with safety regulations and maintain clean and orderly work areas. Perform all other duties as assigned or needed. Must be highly motivated and able to work independently. Perform on-call responsibilities as required

Competencies

Living Mercer Values Demonstrates the characteristics and behaviors of an individual who is living Mercer's values. Mercer's values are accountability, continuous improvement, integrity, personal growth and wellness, teamwork, and work-life balance.

AttendanceAttendance is essential in demonstrating dependability. A reliable team member is on time for all scheduled shifts and is present as scheduled. Any team member with two or more active steps of discipline for attendance does not meet expectations of position.

PerformanceDemonstrates the skills and abilities to perform his or her job. Any team member with two or more active steps of discipline for any combination of disciplinary actions does not meet expectations of position.

SafetyGood judgement is demonstrated at all times to maintain a safe work environment. Any team member with two or more active steps of discipline for safety related incidents does not meet expectations of position.

TrainingCurrent training is an indication of job preparedness from a safety, job skills, and food safety perspective. An employee that has completed all training expectations throughout the year as it pertains to his or her job requirements demonstrates that he or she meets the expectations of his or her position. A person that has past due trainings does not meet the expectations of his or her position.

Skills

Basic Machine OperationsMust be familiar with the basic machine functions and operations.

CommunicationPossesses strong communication skills and can explain complex concepts in ways everyone can understand. Is often seen as having strong interpersonal skills.

Continuous ImprovementDesign, roadmap and continuous process/control improvement plans, leading implementation of both, including application/system change management for increased efficiency and effectiveness of processes or data.

Equipment Manual ComprehensionRead and interpret equipment manuals and work orders to perform required maintenance, service, or operation.

Maintenance SkillsPerform highly diversified duties to install and maintain projects or tasks to keep the business in proper working order.

Process / Procedure CreationCreates and develops processes and procedures to new or established processes and procedures.

ProductivityBalances quality, productivity, cost, safety and morale to achieve positive results in all areas. Works to continuously improve in all areas.

Project ManagementDemonstrates the ability to manage task flow and complete assignments on time, accurately, and with efficiency.

Proper Operation of EquipmentProper operation of equipment to safety and productivity requirements.

RepairsProvide emergency/unscheduled repairs to equipment and performs scheduled maintenance as needed.

Safety CulturePrioritize a culture of safety and ensure ongoing communication of safety related priorities, champion process improvements with a focus on elimination of preventable workplace incidents.

Technical ExpertisePossesses technical expertise in area of specialty.

TroubleshootDetect faulty operations, defective material and report those and any unusual situations to proper supervision.

REQUIREMENTS: Requires a high school diploma/GED and completion of a craft apprenticeship, or an equivalent number of years of education and production maintenance experience; an AA degree in mechanical, electrical, or industrial maintenance a plus; 4+ years of manufacturing experience; strong hydraulic, pneumatic, mechanical and industrial skills with some ammonia / refrigeration and HVAC.

Food Safety Requirements

• Place high priority on food safety, quality, and sanitation by understanding and executing Mercer Food’s food safety and sanitation policies and procedures.
• Hold self and others accountable to Mercer Foods food safety & sanitation guidelines and policies by communicating any food safety incident, observation, or opportunity to your leadership team or teammates.
• In the absence of Maintenance Supervisor, serves as back up to ensure all food safety, quality objectives and SQF system requirements are met.
  
  

WORK ENVIRONMENT: The usual and customary methods of performing the job's functions require the following physical demands: frequent lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling; frequent stooping, kneeling, crouching, and/or crawling; and frequent fine finger dexterity. Generally, the job requires the following percentages of time committed to physical activity: 20% or more sitting, 70% or more walking, and 70% or more standing. The job is performed under frequent temperature variations and in a food manufacturing production environment. Unrestricted visual and audio abilities are required for the safety of all employees. The ability to lift to 40 lbs. is required.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Food and Beverage Manufacturing

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