MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN

**Sign-on bonus: $2K - $4K

***Will relocate - 5K relocation bonus
LOCATION
West Jefferson, OH
COMPANY Michael Foods is a multi-billion-dollar supplier of foodservice, food ingredient and retail offerings that specializes in value-added eggs, refrigerated potatoes, and more recently, plant-based foods that help us meet the dietary and ideological needs of all consumers.
JOB SUMMARY
This position has the responsibility to comply with safety work rules at all times as well as an obligation to reinforce safety as a core value. Ensures that all policies, procedures and activities, related to food safety & quality, are followed and complied with uniformly, in an effort to reduce product and process variability. The mechanic position is responsible for ensuring the equipment productivity and efficiency through troubleshooting, preventive maintenance, and monitoring.

SALARY
$23/hr and above - Commensurate with experience and level
RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assumes personal responsibility to insure a safe and healthy workplace for everyone. Adheres to all safety policies/procedures and incorporates safety and health in all job's duties/tasks.
• Adheres to safe work practices, follows GMP's, maintains sanitary conditions and ensures that product quality is maintained. Reports any conditions or practices that may adversely affect employee safety or food safety/quality to management immediately.
• Attends and actively participates in safety meetings/trainings.
• Ensures regulatory compliance at all times.
• Complete preventative maintenance requirements on all equipment.
• Monitor efficiency of all equipment and troubleshoot when necessary.
• Remove or replace defective parts by dismantling and reassembling equipment.
• Adjust all necessary components of equipment as needed.
• Repair and adjust all doors as needed.
• Must adhere to budget, USDA, OSHA, SQF, and FDA compliance guidelines.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

• 2 year experience with the maintenance, troubleshooting and repair of manufacturing equipment
• Experience with automated equipment highly preferred
• PLC troubleshooting is highly desired
• Boiler experience would be a plus
• Black Seal License is a plus
• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) or equivalent

Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to diversity in our workforce. EOE/M/F/D/V