Plant Maintenance Technician (Day Shift)

Thrive Foods; Modesto (CA); On-site; USD 37,000 - 53,000; Full time

Job summary

Thrive Foods in Modesto, CA is seeking a Plant Maintenance Technician (Day Shift) to support production and facility equipment. You will learn to diagnose, repair and maintain machines, packaging systems and related facilities to keep operations running smoothly on the daytime shift.

The role requires a high school diploma (AA in maintenance is a plus) and 4+ years in manufacturing with hydraulic, pneumatic, mechanical and HVAC skills. Safety and sanitation are emphasized in daily duties.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required with basic math, reading and writing.
• AA degree in mechanical, electrical, or industrial maintenance a plus; 4+ years manufacturing experience.
• Experience with hydraulic, pneumatic, mechanical systems; ammonia/refrigeration and HVAC knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Learn to install, troubleshoot, repair and maintain production and facility equipment safely.
• Perform emergency and scheduled maintenance on packaging machines and equipment.
• Read manuals and work orders; diagnose problems and replace parts; carry out preventive maintenance.
• Maintain clean, safe work areas and comply with safety regulations.

Skills

Basic math

Reading

Writing

Computer skills

Manufacturing experience

Hydraulic systems

Pneumatic systems

Mechanical maintenance

Industrial maintenance

HVAC

Education

High school diploma

AA in mechanical/electrical/industrial maintenance

Tools

Hand tools

Electric meters

Material handling equipment

Job description

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Plant Maintenance Technician (Day Shift)

Regular Full-Time Technical MODESTO, CA, US

7 days ago Requisition ID: 3330

Salary Range: $32.50 To $32.50 Hourly

Job Title: Plant Maintenance Technician (Day Shift)

Department: Supply Chain

Reports to: Supervisor

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:

• Responsible for learning to perform 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. Learn to provideemergency/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. Learn to 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. Learn to diagnose problems, replace, or repair parts, test and make adjustments. Learn to perform regular preventive maintenance on machines, equipment, and plant facilities. Learn to perform a variety of plumbing maintenance and carpentry functions. Learn to use a variety of hand and power tools, electric meters, and material handling equipment in performing duties. Learn to 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.

REQUIREMENTS INCLUDE:

• High school diploma required. This position will be required to perform basic math, reading and writing as well as basic computer skills.
• 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.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS - Must be able to perform the following functions with or without accommodations:

• Frequent lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling; frequent stooping, kneeling, crouching, and/or crawling; and some fine finger dexterity. Generally, the job requires the following percentages of time committed to physical activity: 50% or more sitting, 50% or more walking, and 50% or more standing.
• The job is performed under frequent temperature variations and in a food manufacturing warehouse environment. Unrestricted visual and audio abilities are required for the safety of all employees. The ability to lift to 40 lbs. is required.

FOOD SAFETY REQUIREMENTS:

• Place high priority on food safety, quality, and sanitation by understanding and executing Thrive Freeze Dry’s food safety and sanitation policies and procedures.
• Hold self and others accountable to Thrive Freeze Dry's 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 Lead serves as back up to ensure all food safety, quality objectives and SQF system requirements are met.