Maintenance Technician I

The primary function of the Maintenance Technician I is to assist the Plant Engineer and Safety Manager in maintaining and repairing manufacturing equipment per the maintenance schedule or task lists as issues arise.

Role and Responsibilities

• Start-up machines and observe mechanical operation to determine efficiency and to detect problems.
• Read work orders and specifications for machines and equipment requiring repair or maintenance.
• Inspect or test damaged parts and report defective areas that need repair.
• Reassemble machines after the completion of repair or maintenance work
• Adjust- Setup packing equipment according to production schedule.
• Install, replace, or change machine parts and attachments, according to equipment specifications.
• Conduct inspection and repairs task to equipment and building according to maintenance calendar.
• Fill out work order report (paper or computer based) and keep records in file.
• Perform tin cat trap & fly light inspection on the weeks that pest service is not performed.
• Conduct all tasks using task specific safety procedures and wearing proper PPEs
• Active participation in Safety inspection, incident reporting and inspection
• Participate in BOS Safety program as required
• Additional responsibilities as required

Qualifications and Experience

• Experience with Food Manufacturing equipment desired
• Mechanical, hand and power tools experience desired
• High School diploma or G.E.D certificate
• Proficiency with PCs and tablets preferred.
• Must be comfortable communicating via email preferably in English
• Strong attention to detail
• Bilingual (English and Spanish) required
• Forklift and Aerial lift equipment operation experience required

Required attributes

• Have strong interpersonal and communication skills with demonstrated ability to work in a team environment
• Ability to meet deadlines and fulfill scheduled hours
• Self-directed with high integrity
• Problem Solving and Analytical Skills
• Must be able manage multiple assignments and perform in a demanding, fast-paced environment
• Positive attitude and motivated by contributing to the overall success of the team
• Strong attention to detail, well organized and able to juggle many projects at once

Working Conditions And Physical Effort

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those a Maintenance Technician I encounter while performing the essential functions of this job.

• Physical Demands/Efforts
  • Work requires occasional physical exertion including some lifting of objects weighing up to 50 pounds
  • Willing and able to stand, bend, squat, kneel, lift and turn, as well as hand/arm movements such as grasping, reaching, pulling, pushing for long periods of time
  • Ability to push and pull loaded handcarts and dollies within the factory.
  • Willing and able to sit occasionally
  • Willing and able to walk to other areas of the plant often
  • Willing and able to type on computer for extended amount of time
• Mental & Visual Demands
  • Work performed by this position requires a significant level of mental concentration to manage multiple complex tasks.
  • Work requires continuous visual effort for extended periods of time.
• Work Environment and Hazards
  • Employee works in a manufacturing setting with frequent exposure to heat/cold, dust, or other factors that may require protective equipment and still pose a hazard.
  • This position has regular exposure to hazards that could result in significate injury and lengthy loss of time at work.

Americans With Disabilities Act

Kettle Cuisine complies with all aspects of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and state disability laws. This means we will not discriminate against qualified individuals with a disability in any phase of the employment relationship including application for employment, hiring, promotions and/or advancement opportunities, termination, compensation, training and any other conditions or privileges of employment.

Core Values

Kettle Cuisine takes the utmost pride in its people, products and reputation. Each employee is expected to understand and live our Core Values every day.

• Honor Food We create and produce the best tasting, safest, all natural recipes that strive for perfection in every batch, from bench to kettle
• Honor Each Other We seek to develop trusting, respectful and mutually rewarding relationships with all our team members and business partners
• Honor Development We recognize and nurture each others talents, strengths and interests in order to further strengthen and grow our team
• Honor Innovation We continually strive for creative and sustainable ways to achieve excellence