The Maintenance Technician works independently and with other plant personnel to perform preventative, predictive and routine maintenance tasks. They will troubleshoot issues, repair failures of production and facilities equipment, and ensure maximum equipment efficiency and effectiveness while advising and training other production personnel. All tasks will be performed while supporting the company's policies, goals and objectives.

Essential Functions 

• Participate in plant safety, health and environmental programs.
• Responsible for the completion of all maintenance service requests as assigned.
• Maintain spare part inventory controls for cost-effective operations.
• Assist with successful audits in the area of maintenance.
• Implement and coordinate maintenance plans together with the production department.
• Repair & maintain plant machinery and equipment (mixers, conveyors, compressors, and pumps).
• Repair or replace control devices such as switches, photo eyes, proximity sensors, pushbuttons, contactors, motor starters, etc. as needed.
• Perform work order repairs, inspections and adjustments.
• Check facilities and machines at regular intervals.
• Implement corrective measures (quality review) concerning quality improvement.
• Keep the maintenance shop clean and orderly.

Education and Experience Required

• HS degree or GED equivalent.
• Minimum of 3 years experience as a maintenance technician in a manufacturing environment, preferably in a food manufacturer.
• Solid background in progressive maintenance, as well as excellent technical troubleshooting skills.
• Strong, bi-lingual (English/Spanish) preferred (verbal and written).
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities & Other Characteristics

• Strong mechanical skills that inspire team confidence, collaboration and respect.
• Excellent critical thinking skills utilizing a Stabilize/Standarize/Optimize problem-solving and root-cause analysis approach.
• Excellent interpersonal skills necessary to build and maintain good working relationships with others within the organization, suppliers, and customers. Good written and oral communication skills.

About Us:

PANOS Brands makes great-tasting, better for you foods enjoyed by millions of households every year. Based in the New York City area, PANOS stands for Premium, Authentic, Natural, Organic and Specialty… the characteristics of our brands that set us apart within the food industry. Our portfolio includes family favorite foods and ingredients, including KA-ME Asian Noodles & Cooking Sauces, Andrew & Everett Cheese, Walden Farms Salad Dressings, Amore Tomato Paste, MI-DEL Ginger Snap Cookies and Gluten-free Pie Crusts, and Sesmark Crackers. Join us and be part of a dynamic team dedicated to winning through collaboration, with a culture where individuals can flourish. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.