Facilities Maintenance Technician shift

Location:

Edgerton KS

Pay: $26.36

Reports to:

Manager/Operations

• Perform troubleshooting and diagnostics on production equipment and tools in a just-in-time environment.
• Perform scheduled, preventative and emergency technician tasks and projects as assigned by the maintenance supervisor or their designee.
• Provide emergency/unscheduled repairs of production equipment during production and perform scheduled maintenance repairs during machine service.
• Perform maintenance inspections and repairs for the distribution facility as needed.
• Possess the basic mechanical and technical skills to accomplish the required machine maintenance.
• Perform immediate repairs of any facility equipment as needed.
• Prepare and set up machinery for scheduled production runs.
• Perform mechanical skills including, but not limited to, mechanical, electrical, pneumatic and hydraulic troubleshooting and repair of production machines.
• Diagnose problems, replace or repair parts, test and make adjustments.
• Perform regular preventive maintenance on machines, equipment, and plant facilities.
• Perform a variety of plumbing maintenance and carpentry functions.
• Adhere strictly to all company safety policies and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for chemical handling.
• Assist in planned and unplanned downtime projects, shutdowns, and emergency work.
• Participate in internal and external audits or inspections.
• Ensure product manufacturing runs smoothly without significant interruptions.
• Work closely with Regulatory Compliance regarding food safety.
• Read and interpret equipment manuals and work orders to perform required maintenance and service.
• Comply with safety regulations and maintain clean and orderly work areas.
• Follow health and safety practices as they apply to area of work and the facility.
• Perform appropriate housekeeping tasks as needed.
• Other responsibilities as assigned.

• A variety of hand and power tools.
• Electric meters and material handling equipment.
• Forklifts, electric and manual floor jacks, and dollies.
• Computer, pencil, markers, and cardboard.
• Bump hat, ear plugs, hair net.
• Safety glasses (optional).

The candidate must have the ability to sit, stand, walk, kneel, squat, bend, reach, push, pull, twist, crawl, climb stairs/ladders, and be able to lift to a maximum of 50 pounds.

• Education:
  
  Technical degree preferred;
  High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Experience:
  
  At minimum, five years’ experience in food manufacturing.
• Other:
  Must have a good understanding of plant equipment and processes; strong background in facility warehouse maintenance; good communication skills (written and verbal); strong problem‑solving and trouble‑shooting skills; self‑motivated with a sense of urgency; should have proficient computer skills; must be willing to work all shifts; have a good understanding of all plant processes and maintenance programs.

We’re an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, transgender status, marital status, familial status, disability, genetic information, protected veteran/military status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local law.