Production Maintenance Technician - (Day shift - 04:00AM-04:30PM, every other weekend required

Production Maintenance Technician

Production Maintenance Technicians are responsible for the timely repair and preventative maintenance of plant equipment. Including filling machines, metal detectors, case erectors, packers, sealers, pasteurizers, motors and pumps and conveying equipment. Qualified applicants must possess tangible experience in troubleshooting mechanical / electrical breakdowns in manufacturing production equipment. Technicians must follow all established safety, GMP`s and environmental standards and adhere to all plant technical standards.

Technicians must also follow all federal, state, local and company regulations including OSHA, FDA, EPA and SQF.

Employee Perks & Benefits: $27.25/hour minimum with Quarterly Bonus incentives Excellent Benefits with Immediate Paid Time Off Paid Volunteer Opportunities Tuition and Wellness Reimbursements Paid Parental Leave Employee Recognition Programs Free Yogurt!

Responsibilities

• Responsible for troubleshooting:
  The ability to rapidly assess, analyze and resolve complicated problems with little initial information or direction and with varying degrees of ambiguity.
• Responsible for self-management:
  Must bring sound interpersonal and communication skills required to interact with all levels of plant personnel.
• At times, work a flexible schedule as needed:
  Including nights, weekends, and holiday shifts
• Serve as a technical resource providing guidance and assistance to operations personnel
• Make valuable contributions to the team
• Follow instructions through standard work orders and perform routine and repetitious tasks completely/accurately. All work meets or exceeds standards
• Work safely and follow all applicable EHS policies.
• Respond to maintenance calls and work orders promptly with a teaching mentality and positive demeanor.
• Assist operations in solving issues and improving efficiencies
• Innovative and possess ability to multi-task and shift priorities quickly while maintaining control, focus and professionalism in a fast paced and dynamic environment
• Energy, resilience, determination and strong analytical skills needed to challenge the status quo
• Identify and implement continuous improvement and reliability opportunities

Requirements

• High school Diploma, GED
• 2 year Technical Trade school certification, military applicable certifications, vocational training, and/or Journeyman License preferred
• 2-5 years of experience in a food production / manufacturing environment operating, repairing and/or troubleshooting issues on filling, packaging and other processing equipment.
• Previous dairy, food and beverage industry experience preferred
• Performs without assistance; recognized as a resource to others; able to translate complex nuances to others; able to improve processes; focus on targeted and broader issues
• Understands and discuss the application and implication of changes to processes in competency
• Previous experience in a combination of the following systems:
  Pumps, Mechanical Drives, Lubrication, Fasteners, Piping, Proper Tool Use, Motors, Pneumatics, Sensors, Proximity Switches, Automatic Valves and other basic mechanical systems and processes
• Practical operation of power tools and maintenance shop equipment
• Ability to read mechanical and electrical drawings and schematics
• Able to use Technical Manuals and precision measurement tools
• Work with work orders and CMMS / EAM systems in web-based computer applications
• Work on your feet for up to 12 Hours
• Lift, push or pull up to 60 pounds
• Must be at work on time and maintain good attendance
• Climb ladders, work at heights, work overhead, work in confined spaces and work in very hot and very cool environments
• While performing the duties of this job, the technician is regularly required to talk and hear. This position is very active and requires standing, walking, bending, kneeling, stooping, crouching, crawling, and climbing all day

About Us

Chobani is a food maker with a mission of making high-quality and nutritious food accessible to more people, while elevating our communities and making the world a healthier place. In short: making good food for all. In support of this mission, Chobani is a purpose-driven, people-first,…