Sr Maintenance Technician

Mars, Incorporated and its Affiliates

Salt Lake City (UT)

On-site

USD 55,000 - 75,000

Full time

11 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k) plan with company match

Paid vacation

Paid time off

Holiday pay

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Pet insurance discounts

Wellness discounts

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Nature's Bakery, part of the Mars family, seeks a Maintenance Mechanic to provide electrical and mechanical maintenance in a food plant. This night shift role focuses on preventive maintenance, rapid troubleshooting, and complying with USDA, OSHA, FDA, EPA, and local regulations.

The position requires 2+ years in food manufacturing and 4+ years as a maintenance mechanic, with PLC experience a plus. Candidates must read schematics and operate related tools, while maintaining a strong safety

Qualifications

2+ years in food manufacturing.
4+ years as maintenance mechanic.
PLC experience is a plus.
Able to work 12-hour shifts including weekends.
Ability to read manufacturing schematics.

Responsibilities

Repair and maintain manufacturing equipment such as conveyors, mixers, and ovens where applicable.
Diagnose problems, replace parts, and test adjustments on high-speed production equipment.
Repair electrical functions and PLC-related components.
Follow OSHA safety rules and wear PPE as required.
Generate work orders and document maintenance activities.
Operate forklifts or other material handling equipment when needed.
Maintain GMP and food safety knowledge through ongoing training.

Skills

Food manufacturing

Maintenance mechanic

Electrical knowledge

Reading schematics

Welding MIG TIG

Problem solving

Industrial tools

Education

High school diploma

Technical degree preferred

Tools

Electrical test meters

Soldering tools

Machine shop tools

Pneumatic tools

Calipers/measuring tools

Job description

Job Description:

Shift: Nights (6pm-6:30am) rotating 2-2-3 schedule

Who we are:

At Nature's Bakery, we're creating snacks that are both good and good for you. As part of the Mars family of companies, we combine the values of our brand with the strength and resources of a global leader. Join us and help shape the future of better-for-you snacking.

SUMMARY

The primary role of the Maintenance Mechanic is to provide competent & effective Electrical and Mechanical Maintenance support to the Plant and Facility operations in a safe manner. The Maintenance Mechanic will be responsible for maintaining, adjusting and repairing of plant machinery to meet industry standards while ensuring compliance with all regulatory agencies, including but not limited to USDA, OSHA, FDA, EPA and Local Government. The position will require a flexible schedule focusing on preventive maintenance and timely repairs.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions:

Installed, and/or troubleshoot and repair Manufacturing equipment such as: assembly, conveyors, forming, mixing (Oven operations is a plus).
Follows work instructions and OSHA safety rules, including the use of all PPE and other safety equipment in an industrial environment.
Diagnose problems, replace and repair parts, detect and replace defective items, test and make final adjustments for high-speed production equipment.
Diagnose and repair all electrical functions.
Must be able to prioritize and triage in a fast-paced work environment.
Must be able to maintain equipment in accordance with diagrams and manufactures specifications while following preventative maintenance work orders and scheduled PM’S.
Generate work orders, and parts request.
Be able to use some machine shop, and other related machines as required to repair parts or fabricate modifications.
Complete work orders and PMs and the documentation for that work
Ability to use mechanical and pneumatic processes: including cylinders and glue machines, date coders.
Operate equipment such as forklifts, scissors lifts, and other appropriate equipment
Maintain current GMP, Safety, Food Safety, & technical knowledge by actively participating in training.

QUALIFICATIONS:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The following list that follows is representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required:

2+ years of experience working in the food manufacturing industry.
4 years of experience working as an experienced level maintenance mechanic.
PLC experience is a plus
Able to work rotation 12-hour shift including weekends and some overtime and occasionally.
Ability to follow manufacturing specifications and schematics.
Knowledge of food grade aluminum and stainless-steel welding techniques.
Complete knowledge of fabrication techniques.
Electrical knowledge and packing machinery experience a plus.
Possess a full complement of the necessary hand and power tools to support an industrial manufacturing plant.
Ability to multitask, prioritize items and be self-motivated.
Complete knowledge of all tools required for industrial maintenance, including those used to broach, mill, and lathe.
Must be able to communicate and understand safety issues, including reading the information on safety equipment and relaying relevant information to coworkers.
Have a basic knowledge of control power and main power.
Be able to identify and understand all different lubricants and their use for a chain lube to a high-performance synthetic lube.
Knowledge of welding techniques (MIG, TIG, Acetylene).
Understand pneumatic and water systems.
Must be able to use soldering techniques
Must be able to read electrical schematics.
Must be able to identify appropriate motor frame, power load, and amp draw.
Must have their own set of professional electrical tools, including voltmeter and amp meter.