What are the responsibilities and job description for the Maintenance Technician 3rd Shift position at Sauder's Eggs (Ephrata - Sauder's Eggs)?
Job Description
The Production Maintenance Technician repairs and maintains production line equipment, troubleshoots equipment failures, and performs routine and emergency mechanical, hydraulic/pneumatic, and electrical maintenance. In addition, he or she helps install new equipment and fabricates new equipment or supplemental pieces when needed.
The ideal candidate has 12-36 months of experience in mechanical systems maintenance for a high-speed production line. Candidates must have maintenance experience with high-speed packaging equipment. Knowledge and advanced skills in pneumatics, hydraulics, pumps, bearing, chains and belting, conveying systems, valves, basic blueprint reading, and mechanical troubleshooting. We are looking for a team player who can work in a fast-paced and challenging environment, is physically able to perform the duties of the job (move heavy equipment/machinery, climb ladders, perform repetitive motions, walk/stand, etc.), has strong communication and customer service skills.
Hours:
3rd Shift: Sunday-Thursday, 8:30pm-6:00am
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Troubleshoot failures in order to repair and maintain complex production equipment
- Ensure machinery operates efficiently and effectively to meet productivity requirements
- Follows all safety policies and procedures
- Manages all required paperwork and records and prepares documentation (forms, reports, etc.) when needed
- Attends all staff meetings, trainings, and educational classes as required
- Performs basic maintenance and upkeep of facilities, grounds, and buildings
- Performs other duties as assigned
QUALIFICATIONS
- 12-36 Months of progressive and relevant Maintenance experience
- Strong mechanical and electrical skills
- Able to bend, kneel, squat, stand, and lift heavy objects as needed
- Communication and interpersonal skills to work effectively with co-workers, vendors, and others
- Able to work independently on projects and as a member of a team
- Strong organizational and time management skills
- Strong problem solving and analytical skills
- Highly professional and dependable
- Able to work a flexible schedule, which may include working days, evenings, weekends, and holidays
- Available for emergency on-call
- Basic computer and internet skills
Company Description
Sauder's Eggs has been a family company for 60 years and is built upon the traditions of integrity, product excellence, and fairness. From the family farms whose hens lay our eggs, to the employees who clean, package, inspect, and deliver them, we never lose sight of the reason we're in business: to delight our customers with consistently superior products.
Sauder's Eggs is always looking for talented, self-motivated individuals to join our team. If you think you are ready to be a part of an exciting team, then we encourage you to continue with this applicant friendly, online job application!
Sauder's Eggs is an Equal Opportunity Employer that recruits and hires qualified candidates without regard to race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, or veteran status.
Benefits
- Group benefits package (Medical, Dental, Long- and Short-term Disability, Vision, Prescription Durg, Life Insurance, and 401k)
- Paid Time Off (PTO) Vacation and Holidays
- Employee Assistance Program
- Preventive Wellness Care
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Employee Referral Program
