MANUFACTURING PLANT IN FT. GIBSON IS LOOKING FOR A MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN ON NIGHT SHIFT. LOOKING FOR A STRONG MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN THAT HAS A STRONG BACKGROUND IN 480V, PLCS, VFDS, HYRDAULICS ETC.
5PM-530AM 2332 SCHEDULE
PAYS: $27-$30 HOURLY
Position Summary
The Maintenance Technician is responsible for the scheduled, unscheduled, and preventative maintenance and repair of a wide variety of beverage manufacturing and packaging equipment. This role requires strong mechanical skills, including experience with hydraulics, pneumatics, electrical systems, conveyors, and PLCs. The Maintenance Technician completes work to a high standard across all installed equipment, identifies opportunities for process improvements, and supports the company’s quality and safety standards with a focus on continuous improvement.
Essential Job Functions
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Adhere to all health and safety policies, GMPs, and required PPE (including hairnets/beard nets, safety glasses, hearing protection, hard toe and slip/oil resistant shoes, gloves, and seatbelts while operating forklifts).
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Ensure compliance with food quality and safety standards (corporate, customer, and/or regulatory, e.g., SQF).
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Report FSMS issues to management to initiate corrective actions.
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Perform repair maintenance, preventive maintenance, and line changeovers efficiently and effectively.
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Troubleshoot electrical, hydraulic, mechanical, and pneumatic malfunctions.
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Maintain production-supporting systems, including glycol systems, RO systems, compressed air, lubrication, and chemical distribution systems.
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Apply innovative troubleshooting techniques to minimize downtime, ensure product quality, and maintain safety.
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Complete, document, and retrieve approvals on all assigned work orders, recording all part numbers for inventory tracking.
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Communicate maintenance and production updates effectively between shifts.
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Assist in training other maintenance personnel.
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Collaborate with production and adjacent teams to resolve issues rapidly and drive process improvements.
Required Skills
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Knowledge of GMPs and food safety requirements.
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Ability to read and interpret machinery blueprints and parts manuals.
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Strong decision-making and problem-solving skills.
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Ability to work independently.
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Forklift certification required (obtain and maintain).
Competencies
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Decisive, proactive, self-motivated, and assertive.
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Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
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Ability to analyze data and identify trends.
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Internal customer focus with adaptability to changing business needs.
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Demonstrated initiative and ability to develop practical solutions.
Education and Experience
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High school diploma or equivalent required.
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Minimum of 2 years maintenance experience in manufacturing preferred.
Working Conditions
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Work Schedule: Weekdays, weekends, afternoons, evenings, and overnight shifts may be required. Overtime as needed.
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Work Environment: Fast-paced production plant with numerous moving parts. Noise levels require hearing protection. Temperatures may be hot or cold. Structured and supervised environment.
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