Plant Maintenance Technician (Day Shift)

Freeze-Dry Foods LLC.; Modesto (CA); On-site; USD 36,936 - 52,607; Full time

Job summary

Freeze-Dry Foods LLC in Modesto, CA is seeking a Plant Maintenance Technician (Day Shift) to support the Supply Chain team. You will learn to install, troubleshoot, and maintain production and facility equipment, while following safety, predictive, and productive maintenance processes.

Responsibilities include performing preventive maintenance, diagnosing issues, and performing repairs on packaging equipment and related systems.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Learn to install, troubleshoot, repair and maintain production and facility equipment, adhering to safety, predictive and productive maintenance systems and processes.
• Learn to provide/emergency/unscheduled repairs of production equipment during production and perform scheduled maintenance on packaging equipment and machines.
• Learn to diagnose problems, replace parts, test and make adjustments; perform preventive maintenance and use hand and power tools.

Skills

Maintenance

Electrical

Pneumatic

Hydraulic

Troubleshooting

Repair

Education

High school diploma

AA degree in mechanical/electrical/industrial maintenance

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Job description

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Plant Maintenance Technician (Day Shift)

Regular Full-Time Technical MODESTO, CA, US

3 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.

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.