Production Maintenance Technician I (Days)

SunOpta, Inc.; Midlothian (TX); On-site; USD 39,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

SunOpta, Inc. is seeking a Production Maintenance Technician I at our Midlothian, TX plant. The role focuses on preventative maintenance and repairs for food manufacturing and packaging equipment, including aseptic fillers and HT processing equipment.

You will work under guidance of senior staff to execute work orders and support maintenance operations. Ideal candidates will have strong maintenance skills, the ability to read manuals, and experience with CMMS systems.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Self-starter capable of working in a team-based environment.
• Experience reading maintenance manuals and applying instructions.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive, corrective, and breakdown maintenance on specified equipment.
• Maintain safety and food safety training records.
• Enter time, parts and follow-ups into CMMS system.

Skills

Preventive maintenance

Troubleshooting

Reading manuals

CMMS knowledge

Teamwork

Safety compliance

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Aseptic processing experience

Tools

CMMS System

Job description

Job Summary:

Production Maintenance Technician I is available for a qualified individual with proven maintenance skills. Responsibilities include efficient preventative maintenance and repair of food manufacturing and packaging equipment, including Aseptic Fillers, Cappers, Packer and/or High Temperature Processing (HTP) equipment. Can execute Preventative, Corrective and Break down Work Orders under direction of a Level II III, Lead or Supervisor. Perform other maintenance duties as assigned.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Wears PPE and adheres to all Food Safety requirements.
• Strictly adheres to all Safety requirements and maintains safety training records.
• Maintain a clean and safe working environment.
• Ensure safety in the workplace by eliminating unsafe conditions.
• Performs planned, corrective, and unplanned maintenance on specified equipment.
• Ability to read and understand Maintenance Manuals for proper repair and care.
• Capable of effectively supporting more senior mechanics in complex repairs or services.
• Protect Company assets by the direct intervention of any condition resulting in the abuse of equipment or buildings.
• General computer skills.
• Enters time, parts and follow-ups into CMMS System.
• Remain current on all Alchemy, Food Safety and Package Integrity Training as directed.
• Skilled in the use of, and possession of, hand and power tools.
• Executes the preventive maintenance program as directed by the Maintenance Supervisor.
• Inspects operating machines and equipment for conformance with operational standards.
• Maintains communication (oral and written) within the maintenance team to ensure smooth shift transitions.
• Other duties, as assigned.

Key Accountabilities:

• Technical ability – general understanding of manufacturing equipment and processes.
• Methodological approach to problem solving.
• Accountability – Record >80% of labor into CMMS System.
• Motivation – Eagerness to learn Aseptic Filling Principles.
• Planning/Organizing – Enter daily activities into CMMS System, generates work orders and effectively executes work assigned to him/her in a timely manner.
• Professionalism- Approaches others in a tactful manner, treats others with respect and consideration, accepts responsibility for own actions; follows through on commitments.
• Quality- Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; looks for ways to improve and promote quality; applies feedback to improve performance; monitors own work to ensure quality.
• Development – Willingness to learn CMMS process.
• Adaptability- Adapts to changes in the work environment; manages competing demands, changes approach or method to best fit the situation, able to deal with frequent change, delays or unexpected events.
• Dependability- Follow instructions, responds to management direction, takes responsibility for own actions; keeps commitments; commits to long hours of work when necessary to reach goals. Completes tasks on time or notifies appropriate person with an alternate plan.
• Initiative- Volunteers readily; undertakes self-development activities; seeks increased responsibilities; asks for and offers help when needed.
• Innovation- Displays original thinking and creativity; meets challenges with resourcefulness; generates suggestions for improving work.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• None.

Minimum Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED.
• A self-starter capable of working in a team-based environment.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Aseptic processing and high-speed form/fill/seal packaging experience.

Knowledge and Skills:

• Ability to read, analyze and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures or governmental regulations.
• Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as addition, subtraction, multiplication and division.
• Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages.
• Ability to solve practical problems and the ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral diagram or schedule form.
• Knowledge of business and manufacturing software.

Additional Considerations:

• Location: This role is at our SunOpta Plant in Midlothian, TX.
• This position will be a 2-2-3 pattern on Days (A - Shift), 6am - 6: 30pm.
• Pay Rate: $34.30 / hour for Level I Production Maintenance Technician role.
• Must be able to work flexible hours.