Maintenance Technician

Maintenance Technician responsibilities include troubleshooting, repair, modification, installation, and preventative maintenance on facility, packaging, and process equipment, utilizing standard work practices to ensure production is completed in a safe and efficient manner. As a Pennant team member, the candidate will execute work orders and tasks as assigned, ensure safety and food safety is a condition, drive manufacturing operational improvements. Furthermore, the candidate must embrace and support the building operations.

Required Competencies

• Highly organized and detail oriented
• Personal Effectiveness - meeting timelines and productivity requirements (quantity and quality of work)
• Proficient written and verbal communication skills
• Team-oriented, collaborative, and flexible
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work and thrive under time constraints and juggle/prioritize responsibilities
• Required to troubleshoot manufacturing controls – PLC, AC Motor Drives, Rockwell Automation, etc.
• Required to read as-built drawings, blueprints, maintenance logs, and electrical drawings.
• Must have a general knowledge of mechanical and electrical troubleshooting / repair.
• Ability to demonstrate fundamental computer skills - Knowledge of CMMS preferred.
• Ability to perform maintenance and repair of production line equipment.
• Fundamental ability for welding, fabrication, pneumatics/ hydraulic, machinery rebuilding and skills for equipment troubleshooting and repair.
• Knowledge of repair and work on steam and pressure lines.
• Knowledge of air compressors and filtration systems.
• Versed in lock-out/tag-out procedures and possess a strong safety orientation mindset with demonstrated performance.

Required Education / Experience

• High School diploma or GED.
• Additional Certifications / Licenses Preferred
• Must possess an understanding of the processes in food manufacturing industry.
• 2-4 years of manufacturing, facility, or industrial experience preferred, preferably in food manufacturing environment.
• Must have good command of the English language, both written and verbal

PHYSICAL DEMANDS/WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Overtime hours may be required based on work demand. Employee must be flexible with these hours.
• The employee must occasionally lift and/or move objects over 50 pounds.
• Employee must own and provide his/her own tools.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee at times can be exposed to flour/sugar dust particles.  The dust levels in the work environment can sometimes be elevated.  If needed, proper PPE is provided.
• Noise level in some plant locations are loud.
• The employee may spend 95% or more of their work hours on the plant floor.
• The employee may be expected to work outside on building grounds including elevated areas. (Building Rooftops)
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to bend, stoop, walk and lift throughout the shift.
• Inspection and project work may require working in elevated conditions and working on ladders. 
• GMPs require hair nets, beard nets to be worn on production areas.
• Uniforms and safety shoes will be provided along with any other specific required PPE.

Compensation

• Hourly compensation for this position is based on skills and experience, ranging from $30.00 - $38.00