POSITION OVERVIEW- Maintenance Technician - Fruit by the Foot and Gushers
- Starting Pay: $37.34 per hour up to $41.59 per hour
- 12-hour rotational shift
What We Have to Offer- $37.34 per hour up to $41.59 per hour depending upon skillset and experience
- Maintenance Tech II: $37.34 per hour
- Maintenance Tech III: $41.59 per hour
- Maintenance Tech IV: $46.72 per hour (Internal Advancement Opportunity)
- Maintenance Tech IV Level Completion: $51.19 (Internal Advancement Opportunity)
- Rates include $2.00 per hour for rotation shift differential
- Up to 120 hours of vacation annually
- 11 paid company holidays
- 401(k) with company match
- Medical, dental, life insurance
- Career growth and cross-training opportunities
Your Work Schedule and Shift Information- We prioritize work life balance, health and wellness, and equal access to resources for development opportunities and advancement.
- Our Fruit System (Fruit by the Foot and Gushers) has:
- 12-hour shifts (see Shift Schedule and Shift Rotation below)
- Day shift: 5:30 am to 6:00 pm
- Night shift: 5:30 pm to 6:00 am
- Shift Schedule
- 2 on, 2 off, 3 on, 2 off, 2 on, 3 off
- Shift Rotation (2-week work blocks)
- 2 weeks on days then 2 weeks on nights
- Schedule Perks
- 182 Scheduled Days Off Per Year
- Every other weekend is a 3-day weekend
- Ability and willingness to work overtime, any shift, including days, nights, weekends, holidays and emergency events
- Plant operation is 24 hours a day, 7 days a week
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIESAs part of our manufacturing team, you will:
- Be responsible for preventative and reactive maintenance of processing and packaging equipment and providing technical support to improve and optimize within the manufacturing operations and processes.
- Have Equipment Ownership including installing, maintaining, repairing, and replacing industrial processing and packaging machinery, work tools and equipment
- Identify and troubleshoot mechanical, electrical and/or electronic issues
- Provide technical support and plant leadership for equipment troubleshooting and equipment modification
- Own and manage DMS (Daily Management System) activities inside and outside of shift DDS (Daily Direction Setting)
- Manage work orders, parts requisition, and data entry through understanding and use of Maximo Maintenance Management System
- Understand, initiate, and participate in Root Cause Analysis (Why, Why)
- Perform both uptime and down time preventative maintenance
- Participate in Continuous Improvement initiatives to increase platform performance
- Have Skillset and leadership development opportunities with a pay-for skills program to achieve higher pay levels by developing and acquiring new skills from an "Equipment Ownership", "Process Ownership" and "Leadership" standpoint
- Assist in training new employees
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS- Minimum of a high school diploma or GED
- Must possess the ability to understand and effectively communicate with co-workers, supervisors, and others in the workplace regarding work matters (our business is generally conducted in English)
- Minimum 3 years of industrial maintenance or related industry experience
- Mechanical knowledge and understanding of PLC operation, electrical motors, gearboxes and components along with systems troubleshooting, including use of multimeter and specialized tools
- Experience in repairing and troubleshooting AC/DC electrical systems, reading schematics and using electrical testing equipment strongly preferred
- Basic shop equipment (mill, lathe, grinder, presses, etc.) preferred
- Basic computer skills with the ability to use digital tools and systems to complete daily work tasks
- Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
- Ability to stand, walk, climb, bend, push, pull, and twist for extended periods
- Willingness to work in hot, cold, noisy, wet, or dusty conditions
- Ability to climb and/or work at heights while utilizing stairs, ladders, personnel lifts, or platforms
- Ability to follow human and food safety, quality, and grooming standards
- Ability to wear such as protective clothing and equipment (Personal Protective Equipment -PPE) such as safety shoes, safety glasses, hearing protection, hard/bump cap, hair/beard net, gloves, and face masks (when required)
- Ability to work around high-speed machinery and food allergens
ELIGIBILITYApplicants must meet a minimum 18-year age qualification.
