We are recruiting a Maintenance Technician on behalf of our client, a highest quality pet nutrition manufacturer, responsible for the support of production lines, equipment, and the facility for the brand new, state of the art, Tonganoxie Plant.

This position will have primary responsibilities to include troubleshooting, repairing, and preventative maintenance as required to ensure equipment reliability; assist with root cause analysis to identify reasons for failures and breakdowns; review electrical and pneumatic schematics during troubleshooting, repair and project work; and will work closely with the operators to support production and transfer skills to Operation Technicians. The Maintenance Technician will work with other employees throughout the organization to achieve factory business objectives of safety, productivity, customer service, quality, cost and environmental protection.

Travel Required?: Travel - up to 10% of time

Join an exciting opportunity to be part of a brand new, highly automated facility! The Maintenance Technician position will participate in start-up activities, establishing systems, and developing materials for equipment and Maintenance.

The Company maintains a smoke-and tobacco-free facility. No smoking or other use of tobacco products (including, but not limited to, cigarettes, e-cigarettes or vaping devices, pipes, cigars, snuff, or chewing tobacco) is permitted in any part of the building, facility or in vehicles owned, leased, or rented by the Company.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoots, repairs and conducts preventive maintenance for production and utility equipment as required to ensure equipment reliability including mechanical failures, electrical issues up to 480V, and PLC issues
• Reviews project instructions, blueprints, electrical, and pneumatic schematics to ascertain test specifications, procedures, objectives, test equipment, nature of technical problems, and possible solutions such as part redesign, substitution of material or parts, or re-engineering of parts or subassemblies.
• Assists with root cause analysis to identify reasons for equipment failures and breakdowns
• Functions as a technical resource on project and improvement teams.
• Proficient user of SAP-EAM and other electronic tools, adeptly documenting Maintenance activities and trouble.
• Understands and complies with policies, safety standards, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) and Food Safety. Identifies, reports, and assists with correcting any opportunities to improve facility practices.
• Actively participates in Quality and Safety programs at the facility.
• Records test procedures and results, numerical and graphical data, and makes recommendations for changes in product or test method.
• Fabricates machine parts as needed to perform repairs including welding and machining and change to electrical and power transmission systems.
• Participates in structured group or team activities related to line/ area performance improvement e.g. autonomous maintenance, housekeeping, shop sanitation, problem solving, shift transition meeting, etc.
• Basic understanding of Ladder Logic, PLC Programming, parameters of Controls Logic and National Electric Code following established electrical safe practices.
• Maintains spare parts inventory and restocking of inventory for the plant as needed. This includes properly checking out parts or returning parts to stock if unused.
• Completes all regulatory and compliance related documentation and procedures accurately.
• Works with teams and focus resources and assures correct PM's are in SAP including auditing work order completion and effectiveness.
• Works with operators to support production and transfer knowledge skills to operation technicians.
• Other job functions that may be assigned

Qualifications

Basic qualifications:

• High School diploma or GED equivalent
• Either 1+ year of industrial maintenance experience working in a manufacturing plant or a vocational/technical degree in an industrial maintenance program (or equivalent) and 3+ years of manufacturing experience
• Ability to work an off-shift work schedule that includes weekends
• Basic math
• Computer skills

Preferred qualifications:

• Previous SAP-PM/EAM experience
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• 3+ years Industrial maintenance experience in food, pet food, or pharmaceuticals
• Self-directed work groups, teamwork, interpersonal skills, and strong results-oriented attitude
• Troubleshooting and repairing technical issues
• Knowledge of Food Safety guidelines
• Ability to access, input, and retrieve information from computer/computer systems.

Benefits & Compensation

Hourly Salary starts at $31 p/h.

In addition to your salary, there is a performance-based bonus and competitive benefits package.

• Merit increase every year based on performance
• Advancement Opportunities
• 8 hr shift schedules with overtime available
• $1 shift differential for off shifts
• Great Culture & work environment at a climate-controlled facility
• Medical, Dental & Vision Coverage for employee & eligible dependents - start on Day 1
• Basic Life Insurance for you and eligible dependents at NO Cost
• 15 Days of Paid Vacation
• Paid Parental Leave
• Paid Holidays
• Saving & Investment Plan with Company Match
• Tuition Assistance - up to $10,000 per year
• Employee Assistance Program
• Access to discounted Company products
• Non-smoking facility

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $27.00 - $31.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Experience level:

• 3 years

Schedule:

• 12 hour shift
• 3x12
• 8 hour shift
• Weekend availability

Work setting:

• In-person

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Tonganoxie, KS 66086: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Application Question(s):

• Do you have a military affiliation?
• Do you have a vocational/technical degree in an industrial maintenance program or equivalent?

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

• Industrial maintenance: 1 year (Preferred)
• Manufacturing: 3 years (Required)

Work Location: One location

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