Production Equipment Maintenance Technician I

Great Lakes Cheese, Inc; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 25,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Great Lakes Cheese, Inc is seeking an entry-level Maintenance Technician I to ensure maximum operating efficiency, maintaining and repairing machines in production and facility operations. You will respond to production requests, maintain equipment, and keep preventive maintenance records within a safety-focused environment.

Preferred candidates have 1 year of maintenance experience, basic understanding of mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems, and familiarity with OSHA

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• 1 year of maintenance experience or training preferred.
• Fundamental understanding of manufacturing processes required.
• Ability to make decisions based on standard practices.
• Entry level experience with production machinery and equipment.
• Basic understanding of mechanical, electrical, hydraulic and pneumatic systems beneficial.
• Familiarity with OSHA regulations.
• Basic computer skills expected.

Responsibilities

• Respond to production requests for immediate attention to production issues and problems.
• Maintain production equipment.
• Maintain records of preventative maintenance.
• Create requisitions of equipment and supplies to maintain equipment.
• Assist other maintenance personnel as required.
• Adhere to safety policies and procedures.
• Support GMP and Safe Quality Food program requirements.
• Other responsibilities as assigned by the manager.

Education

High School diploma or GED

1 year of maintenance experience and /or training

Fundamental understanding of manufacturing processes

Ability to make decisions based on standard practices

Entry level experience and knowledge of production machinery and equipment

Basic understanding of mechanical, electrical, hydraulic and pneumatic systems

Familiarity with OSHA regulations

Basic computer skills

Tools

SAP experience

Job description

Great Lakes Cheese, Inc is seeking an entry-level Maintenance Technician I to ensure maximum operating efficiency, maintaining and repairing machines in production and facility operations. You will respond to production requests, maintain equipment, and keep preventive maintenance records within a safety-focused environment.

Preferred candidates have 1 year of maintenance experience, basic understanding of mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems, and familiarity with OSHA