Maintenance Technician

COMPANY OVERVIEW We exist to make food the world loves. But we do more than that. Our company is a place that prioritizes being a force for good, a place to expand learning, explore new perspectives and reimagine new possibilities, every day. We look for people who want to bring their best — bold thinkers with big hearts who challenge one another and grow together. Because becoming the undisputed leader in food means surrounding ourselves with people who are hungry for what’s next.​ 
 POSITION OVERVIEW Maintenance Technician Starting Pay: $33.68 per hour $.50 per hour shift differential for 2nd and 3rd shifts 8-hour shifts Why Join Our Team At our Avon Mill, we produce 50 lb. bags of flour that are distributed to restaurants, cruise ships, hotels, schools, as well as Betty Crocker dry mix pouches.  Our plant is unique in that we have two product platforms: flour and dry mixes. The flour we produce is integrated into our Betty Crocker mixes (cookies, brownies, muffins, pizza crust, biscuits).  We are a small plant with a great culture where you will get to know the people you work with. Fun facts about Avon are that we produce an average of 1.1 million pounds of flour a day and about 100 million Betty Crocker pouches a year.  When making our chocolate chip cookie mix, around 2000 pounds of chocolate is added per hour to the packaging line! What We Have to Offer Pay Rate: $33.68 per hour  Additional $.50 per hour shift differential for 2nd and 3rd shift Premium pay opportunities, including overtime after 8 hours (1.5x), Saturday hours (1.5x), and Sunday hours (2x/double time) Great paid time off benefits (includes vacation, sick time and holidays) 401(k) with company match Pension Bonus Incentive Program Health Insurance (includes medical, dental, vision and life) Career growth and cross-training opportunities Your Work Schedule and Shift Information 8-hour shifts 2nd shift: 3:00 pm to 11:00 pm 3rd shift: 11:00 pm to 7:00 am Currently hiring for 2nd shift and/or 3rd shift dependent upon business need Training will be on 1st shift (7 am to 3 pm) for up to 6 months (possibly sooner, dependent upon training needs) and then transfer to assigned shift Ability and willingness to work overtime, any shift, including days, nights, holidays, an occasional Saturday and/or Sunday, including 4 hours prior to or over scheduled shift, when business need dictates Plant operates 24 hours/day, 7 days/week. KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES As part of our manufacturing team, you will: Perform preventive and reactive maintenance on processing and packaging equipment to improve reliability and operational performance Understanding and following all company safety policies and procedures to ensure a safe working environment Installing, maintaining, repairing, and replacing industrial processing and packaging machinery, work tools and equipment Identifying/diagnosing and troubleshooting mechanical issues, electrical and/or electronic issues Management of work orders, parts requisition, and data entry through understanding and use of Maximo Maintenance Management System Providing technical support and plant leadership for equipment troubleshooting and equipment modification Understanding, initiating, and participating in Root Cause Analysis (Why, Why) Performing both uptime and down time preventative maintenance Effectively communicate and productively interact with all levels of team personnel and outside contractors, vendors, visitors, etc. Participate in Continuous Improvement initiatives to increase platform performance Assist in training new employees MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS High school diploma or GED Must possess the ability to understand and effectively communicate with co-workers, supervisors, and others in the workplace regarding work matters (our business is generally conducted in English) 1 to 2 years (minimum) of experience industrial maintenance or related industry experience Working knowledge of PLC’s, HVAC systems, pneumatic and