Plant Maintenance Technician - 2nd Shift

Plant Maintenance Tech - 2nd Shift

 JOB SUMMARY

The Plant Maintenance Technician performs routine maintenance tasks, troubleshooting and repairing the mechanical systems on the most advanced freeze dry technology in the world.  

The Plant Maintenance Technician plays a vital part in the efficiency of the Thrive Freeze Dry business. A team player that is ready to roll up their sleeves with us is the ideal candidate. 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES 

• Responsible for performing highly diversified duties to install, troubleshoot, repair and maintain production and facility equipment, while adhering to safety, predictive and productive maintenance systems and processes in an effort to support the site’s business goals and objectives. 
• Provide emergency/unscheduled repairs of production equipment during production and performs scheduled maintenance repairs of production equipment including but not limited to packaging equipment, machines, and other proprietary systems and machines. 
• Perform mechanic skills including, but not limited to, mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, troubleshooting and repair of production machines. 
• Read and interpret equipment manuals and work orders to perform required maintenance and service.  
• Diagnose problems, replace or repair parts, test and make adjustments.  
• Perform regular preventive maintenance on machines, equipment, and plant facilities.  

• Perform a variety of plumbing maintenance and carpentry functions.  
• Use a variety of hand and power tools, electric meters, and material handling equipment in performing duties.  
• Detect faulty operations, defective material, and report those and any unusual situations to proper supervision.  
• Comply with safety regulations and maintain clean and orderly work areas.  
• Perform all other duties as assigned or needed.  
• Must be highly motivated and able to work independently. 
• Perform on-call responsibilities as required. 

REQUIREMENTS 

• Requires a high school diploma/GED and mechanical inclination. Associate degree in mechanical, electrical, or industrial maintenance desirable. 
• 4 years of manufacturing experience.
• Experience with some or all of the following: hydraulic, pneumatic, mechanical and industrial skills with some ammonia / refrigeration and HVAC.
• Good mathematical, time management and organization skills. 
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work with minimal supervision
• Excellent time management skill set
• Ability to maintain an acceptable attendance record

PRODUCT SAFETY AND QUALITY:

• Place high priority on food safety, quality, and sanitation by understanding and executing Thrive Freeze Dry’s food safety, quality, and sanitation policies and procedures.
• Hold self and others accountable to Thrive Freeze Dry’s food safety, quality, and sanitation guidelines and policies by communicating any food safety or quality incident, observation, or opportunity to your leadership team or teammates.
• Adheres to and ensures Product Safety and Quality standards are followed.
• Adheres to and ensures GMP’s regarding food contact packaging as it pertains to the employee.
• Adheres to and ensures Thrive’s food safety, product defense standards and quality objectives complies with all SQF system requirements.

WORK ENVIRONMENT - Must be able to perform the following functions with or without accommodations:

• The usual and customary methods of performing the job's functions require the following physical demands:  
  • frequent lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling; frequent stooping, kneeling, crouching, and/or crawling; and frequent fine finger dexterity. 
• Generally, the job requires the following percentages of time committed to physical activity: 20% or more sitting, 70% or more walking, and 70% or more standing. 
• The job is performed under frequent temperature variations and in a food manufacturing production environment. Unrestricted visual and audio abilities are required for the safety of all employees. The ability to lift to 50 lbs., work in wet areas, and extreme temperatures is required.
• When on the factory floor you are required to wear all required PPE [Personal Protective Equipment] as outlined in GMP’s [Good Manufacturing Practices].

The job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Other duties, responsibilities and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice.

Thrive Freeze Dry. is an EO employer – M/F/Veteran/Disability. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, disability or protected veteran status.