Maintenance Technician

Maintenance Technician

The Line Maintenance Technician's responsibility is to perform basic mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic and electronic repair and preventive maintenance on all plant equipment, and structure of the facility. Key accountabilities and outcomes include observing all OSHA and facility safety rules and regulations, following all established Good Manufacturing Practices, troubleshooting and diagnosis and repair of mechanical and electrical failures, assuring preventive maintenance program is conducted on all plant equipment, providing emergency/unscheduled repairs of production equipment in a timely manner to minimize downtime, performing welding, cutting and soldering using electric and gas equipment, reading and interpreting equipment manuals and work orders to perform required maintenance and service, and duties may involve pipe fitting, boiler making, insulating, welding, machining, carpentry, installing, aligning and balancing new equipment, and repairing buildings, floors, freezers or stairs.

Employee is regularly required standing, reaching, bending, and moving about the facility. Vision abilities include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision and depth perception. Hearing ability to meet manufacturing facility safety requirements. Knowledge, skills, and experience include high school diploma or GED required, technical school graduate preferred, three or more years of experience in manufacturing maintenance environment, must read, write and speak English, a high degree of judgment is required for this job, knowledge of power and hand tools, must be able to lift 50 pounds, and must be able to communicate in a professional manner with all employee levels at the plant as mechanics may perform training for newly acquired equipment.

Compensation in accordance with state law, the rate or range provided is a reasonable estimate of the base compensation for this role. The actual amount may be higher or lower, based on non-discriminatory factors such as experience, knowledge, skills, abilities, shift differential, and location. Annual range/hourly rate $26.00 - $28.00.

As a family-owned company, caring for our associates—their whole selves—is a top priority. That's why we provide benefits and tools to help our people balance the integration of work and life: competitive compensation, health & financial benefits, paid time off, parental leave, family planning support, flexible work policy, associate resource groups, volunteering & community impact opportunities, holiday gatherings, in-house taste tests (we are a food company after all)!

It's all part of how we support our family of associates. Because in the company of family, all things are possible.

Rich's, also known as Rich Products Corporation, is a family-owned food company dedicated to inspiring possibilities. From cakes and icings to pizza, appetizers and specialty toppings, our products are used in homes, restaurants and bakeries around the world. Beyond great food, our customers also gain insights to help them stay competitive, no matter their size. Our portfolio includes creative solutions geared at helping food industry professionals compete in food service, retail, in-store bakery, deli, and prepared foods, among others.

With over 13,500 associates working in 100 locations globally, and annual sales at $5.9 billion, Rich's is a global leader with a focus on everything that family makes possible. Rich's®—Infinite Possibilities. One Family.