Maintenance Technician

Position: MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN
What IF you started your career with a company set on excellence through building relationships and delivering results? Joining Innovation Foods is just that! A career here means you are joining a rapidly growing organization, known for its community outreach, diversity, inclusivity, and premier production  addition to being a great place to work, Innovation Foods strives to offer its employees a holistic career experience that incorporates learning and development, wellness, and exceptional benefits.

Our benefits include:

Competitive Pay Rates Medical, dental, vision and prescription plans with wellness incentives

Flexible Spending Account or Health Savings Account (on applicable plans)401k Plan – with a company match

Company funded Long-Term and Short-Term Disability Company funded Life Insurance Policy Paid Vacation and Sick Days

Job Description – Maintenance Technician

Location:

Millville, NJShift:

Shift: Day/Night, 12 hours shift on 2-2-3 schedule

Payrate: $30.00-$34.00

Reports to:

Maintenance Manager

Job Summary Troubleshooting equipment and programming related problems, while performing immediate repairs. Performing preventative maintenance on the equipment – including controls, filling machines, conveyors, processing, and packaging equipment.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

None.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Diagnosing and performing emergency repairs and adjustments while the line is running efficiently.

Work with production line operators on changeovers and assist operators with daily operational activities.

Support the training of operators, technicians, and others at the point of operation.

Assemble, install, and test new equipment.

Use a variety of power and hand tools to perform job functions.

Modify/fabricate equipment to maintain and improve the production lines.

Efficiently troubleshoot mechanical and electrical problems.

Schedule and perform routine preventative maintenance and service for each piece of equipment.

Participate in clean-inspect-lubricate activities on machines regularly to detect signs of malfunctions, including visual and sound inspections.

Carry out routine inspection of production machines for potential malfunctions, identify defective parts and assess maintenance needs.

Generate and complete work orders assigned.

Accurately complete electronic/manual records of work performed.

Attend and participate in daily shift meetings.

Uphold visual management of the work area.

Follows and supports continuous improvement methodologies.

Strict adherence to all safety, health, and environmental policies.

Strict adherence to all GMP and food safety policies.

Perform necessary preventive maintenance on equipment as needed.

Completes all required training on time.

Other duties as assigned.

Required Skills/Abilities:

Technical Knowledge:
Understanding of HVAC, plumbing, mechanical systems, and industrial machinery.

Troubleshooting & Repair:
Diagnosing, repairing, and maintaining equipment (e.g., motor controls, pneumatics, hydraulics).Electrical Knowledge:
Basic understanding of wiring, circuits, sensors, and control panels (within certification limits).Team

Collaboration:

Support and train other technicians, assisting during major repairs, and maintaining strong teamwork.

Safety & Compliance:
Knowledge of OSHA regulations, Lockout/Tagout (LOTO), and PPE usage.

Time Management:
Prioritizing tasks, from preventive maintenance to urgent repairs.

Education and Experience:

High School Diploma or equivalent.
2+ years of maintenance experience in manufacturing, industrial, or related environments, with knowledge of mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems.

Technical training or certifications desired: industrial maintenance, electrical, HVAC, mechanics

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