We are seeking a Sr Maintenance Tech (Nights) to join our team in Salt Lake City, USA. This full-time position operates on a night shift schedule from 6:00 PM to 6:30 AM on a rotating 2/2/3 schedule. The role focuses on providing electrical and mechanical maintenance support to ensure plant machinery operates safely and efficiently.
Requirements
4 years of experience working as an experienced level maintenance mechanic
2+ years of experience working in the food manufacturing industry
Ability to work rotating 12-hour shifts including weekends and overtime
Possess a full complement of necessary hand, power, and electrical tools
No specific degree is stated as a requirement in the posting.
Skills & Responsibilities
Electrical & Mechanical Troubleshooting: Diagnose, repair, and test high-speed production, assembly, and mixing equipment.
Welding & Fabrication: Utilize MIG, TIG, and Acetylene welding techniques along with fabrication skills for repairs and modifications.
Preventive Maintenance: Follow work orders and manufacturer specifications to maintain plant machinery and execute PMs.
Safety & Compliance: Follow OSHA safety rules and maintain compliance with regulatory agencies like USDA, FDA, and EPA.
Potential transition routes: People from industrial maintenance or general mechanic roles may bring strong technical troubleshooting skills, alongside meeting the required food manufacturing experience.
Job description
Job Description:
Shift Nights (6pm-6:30am on a Rotating 223 schedule)
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.
The Good Stuff – Benefits!! Our team members' physical and mental health is important to a thriving workplace. That’s why we offer the following benefits to full-time employees:
Medical, dental, and vision insurance offered for eligible employees
401(k) plan with a company match that vest on day 1 of eligibility
