Maintenance Technician

Kemps has immediate job opening for a skilled plant maintenance technician, responsible for the care and maintenance of all property and production assets. This position ensures the continued operation of machinery and equipment in an electrical, mechanical, refrigeration, pneumatic and hydraulic capacity by completing planned and unplanned maintenance requirements on production, packaging, processing equipment and utility systems.

• Up to $40.49/hr. depending on experience

Mon - Fri. 9:00 PM - 6:30 AM

• Competitive pay
• Paid vacation and holidays (varies by company and governing CBAs)
• Career growth opportunities – we promote from within!
• Service recognition and employee rewards (varies by company and governing CBAs)
• Uniforms provided
• Work for dairy farm families

• High school diploma or GED preferred
• 2–3 years field related experience
• Must be able to pass all pre-employment screenings including drug, background and criminal checks
• Minimum one year experience in a maintenance role within a manufacturing facility, preferably food and beverage industry
• Minimum one year experience with one or more technical experiences:
  Electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, electronic, computer-controlled equipment, PLC and/or HVAC
• Minimum one year experience with a variety of equipment including lubricating, cleaning, material handling, motor control, relay control, process control and packaging equipment
• Must be able to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals
• Must be able to handle basic hand tools
• Must be able to stand, walk, kneel and bend required for virtually the entire shift; occasionally required to climb or balance
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds occasionally
• Must be able to work in a cold, wet environment with moderate to high noise volume
• May experience some exposure to fumes airborne particles, chemicals or allergens
• Must be willing to work flexible hours including overtime, weekends, and holiday

Up to $40.49

An Equal Opportunity Employer including Disabled/Veterans