Maintenance Technician

At Tanbark Molded Fiber Products, customer satisfaction and the efficiency with which we deliver leading‑edge products and support to those we serve is paramount. We’re proud to set the bar for production standards and practices in the molded‑fiber industry. To help us continue our growth, we’re seeking an experienced maintenance professional to be responsible for maintaining and ensuring safe and reliable operation of our industrial manufacturing process.

Tanbark Molded Fiber is a startup that was founded in 2022 with a mission to help provide alternatives to plastic packaging. Tanbark manufactures Type 3 Molded Fiber, which is a sustainable alternative to rigid single use plastics in packaging. If you are passionate about environmental sustainability, working in a supportive and collaborative culture, and want to be a part of a growing startup, this opportunity would be a great fit.

Maintenance tasks will be of a high technical nature including work on pumps, motors/servos, agitators, compressed air systems, valves, piping, pneumatic and hydraulic components, chemical feed systems, instrumentation, variable frequency drives, and control systems. The successful candidate will be given tasks that require electrical, mechanical and production facilities knowledge, as well as skill in the operation of heavy equipment including a forklift and scissor lift.

The role will be an opportunity to be a part of a fast paced, startup environment with autonomy to help assist with the scaling of a large manufacturing facility. The role will require effective communication skills and the ability to adapt to an ever changing environment.

• Ensure optimum operation of machinery and mechanical equipment by completing preventive maintenance requirements of all equipment
• Troubleshoot mechanical components, correct issues as necessary to maintain productivity and/or quality standards
• Control downtime by communicating with all departments
• Maintain equipment, parts and supplies inventories; conserve resources when able
• Troubleshoot issues with electrical components, perform PLC/communication diagnostics and repair, replace and wire motors as required
• Interface with computerized maintenance management software (CMMS) to document maintenance work, parts usage, root cause analysis, and preventive measures
• Work in a safe and efficient manner using all personal protective, safety equipment, and devices that are required, and comply with company safety policies and procedures
• Be actively involved in Continuous Improvement
• Perform other duties as assigned by Management
• Collaborate with Director of Operations on maintenance tasks and issues
• Assist with training and onboarding additional maintenance technicians as we scale

• Proven experience in maintenance and repair of manufacturing equipment
• Experience in dealing with advanced electrical, mechanical, hydraulics, pneumatics, PLC and instrumentation
• Read and understand operating manuals;
  Ability to interpret and analyze electrical and electronic diagrams or schematics
• Possess knowledge, demonstrate competency in, and obey all applicable company, state, and federal safety policies, standards and regulations
• Knowledge of preventive and predictive maintenance functions
• Knowledge of maintenance equipment and tools
• Strong work ethic, time management and organizational and team membership skills
• Ability to communicate well and to work with minimal supervision
• Basic computer skills and experience with maintenance documentation

• Ability stand and walk for prolonged periods
• Ability to troubleshoot and repair machinery with hands
• Ability to reach vertically and horizontally with hands and arms
• Ability to climb, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl
• Ability to regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds without assistance

1st shift, 10 hour shift, some weekend work and on call work may be required

• 401(k)
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Paid time off