Maintenance Technician

Maintenance Mechanic A

Starting rate: $36.70 per hour

The schedule for the Maintenance Mechanic will be:

Job Duties:

• Maintain and repair all plant equipment and facilities in a way that achieves customer satisfaction in support of the manufacturing of Kibbles 'n Bits
• Review work orders to ensure materials are available and develop manpower and scheduling estimates. Initiate work orders when work cannot be performed immediately
• Perform preventative maintenance and inspection functions and take the initiative to ensure these programs are modified and updated as needed
• Maintain a clean, sanitary and orderly work area to ensure employee and food safety

• High school diploma or GED required
• Industrial maintenance experience strongly preferred
• Strong mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting skills
• Experience maintaining and repairing manufacturing equipment and facilities
• Proven commitment to safety, quality, and reliable performance
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment
• Reliable attendance required
• Food manufacturing experience preferred

Ability to stand, walk, sit, climb stairs and ladders, reach, bend, stoop, squat, and perform repetitive manual tasks. Must be able to occasionally lift up to 65 lbs and push or pull up to 50 lbs, with or without reasonable accommodation.