Maintenance Technician

Company: Shearer's Foods
Location: Newport
Posted on: September 25, 2024

Job Description:

You already LOVE us and the SNACKS WE MAKE!
Shearer's is a privately held producer, leading co-manufacturer, and distributor of quality snack foods sold under private labels across the nation. Ranking number one in private brand and contract manufactured salty snacks, as well as the number two supplier of private brand cookies and crackers in North America, you love our products, although you may not be familiar with our name! We utilize our manufacturing expertise to serve as a strategic supplier to our partners, who are nationally recognized retail and restaurant brands. With exceptional competence in product development, manufacturing, marketing, and distribution, we continue to embrace significant growth in each segment of our business. Headquartered in Massillon, Ohio, we have over 5,000 associates in 11 state-of-the-art manufacturing and distribution sites in North America. You can visit our website atwww.Shearers.com.
Electromechanical/Industrial Maintenance Technician
Starting Hourly Range - $25 - $40** (based on skills/experience)

Day Shift - 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM on a 2-2-3 Rotation

Night Shift - 7:00 PM - 7:00 AM on a 2-2-3 Rotation

Your seat at the best snacks table:
The Maintenance Technician maintains the efficiency of machinery and equipment in a continuous improvement-based environment, while also creating and maintaining a safe work environment. Position is responsible for setting up, installing, repairing, and maintaining production/manufacturing equipment and machinery. Inspects equipment for proper functioning and performs preventative maintenance duties per manufacturer's specifications. Diagnoses equipment malfunctions and makes repairs or adjustments as needed.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities
The Maintenance Technician position is accountable for the efficient installation, repair, and maintenance of machinery and equipment.
* Performs highly diversified duties to install and maintain production machines and the plant facility's equipment
* Performs scheduled maintenance repairs of production equipment during machine service
* Provides emergency/unscheduled repairs of production equipment
* Performs simple machinist duties and responsibilities
* Performs mechanic skills including, but not limited to, mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, troubleshooting, and repair of production machines
* Reads and interprets equipment manuals and work orders to perform required maintenance and service
* Diagnoses problems, replaces or repairs parts, tests and makes adjustments
* Performs regular preventive maintenance on machines, equipment, and plant facilities
* Performs a variety of plumbing maintenance and carpentry functions
* Uses a variety of hand and power tools, electric meters and material handling equipment in performing duties
* Detects faulty operations and defective material; reports those and any unusual situations to proper supervision
* Complies with safety regulations and maintains clean and orderly work areas
Mechanical:
* Subject Matter Expert (SME) on a few plant production systems and equipment.
* Capable of performing all minor mechanical rebuilds and assists in all major rebuilds.
* Can perform set-up procedures on some production plant equipment.
* Troubleshoots and repairs most mechanical issues on plant production equipment.
* Understands operation of most auxiliary support systems.
Electrical:
* Able to replace all like-for-like electrical components and set them up.
* Troubleshoots some electrical issues using proper tools and techniques.
* May require assistance with device replacement setup.
What you bring to the Best Snacks Party:
Education and Work Experience
* 3 years of manufacturing experience; strong hydraulic, pneumatic, mechanical and industrial skills with some PLC experience ; experience with mechanical systems (e.g., gear boxes, chains, sprockets, motors, seals, bearings), product manuals (e.g., reading and applying knowledge to make repairs), troubleshooting mechanical breakdowns (pinpointing and fixing breakdowns), and reading mechanical drawings (e.g., hydraulics, pneumatics)
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
* Interpersonal skills
* Decision-making skills
* Time management skills
* Organizational skills
* Ability to work within an integrated operating enterprise
* Ability to manage priorities and multiple projects simultaneously
* Ability to perform calibrations, installation and maintenance of process and analytical instrumentation.
* Ability to work a variable schedule
* Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics
* Ability to perform mechanical work, valve replacement, conveyor bearing and chain replacement, motor/gearbox replacement, lube routes
* Knowledge, skills, and abilities consistent with the essential duties and responsibilities*
Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

We offer a variety pack of benefits after just 30 days:
Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Flexible Spending Account, Retirement Savings Plan with Match, Short Term Disability, Long Term Disability, Group Critical Accident Insurance, Group Critical Illness Insurance, Employee Assistance Plan and numerous opportunities to volunteer in the communities in which we operate. Paid Time Off (PTO) available after 90-days.
You will be considered for employment in our inclusiveworkplace.
Because at Shearer's, we are committed to providing equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
This is your invitation to apply now!
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