Maintenance Line Tech

E.A. Sween Company•Eden Prairie, MN

9h•$33 - $38

About The Position

E.A. Sween is seeking a skilled maintenance technician to support production equipment and production lines while adhering to safety standards. The role maintains and repairs mechanical, electrical, and pneumatic equipment; supports equipment setup, teardown, and changeovers; troubleshoots VFDs and PLC logic; and uses shop equipment and a computerized maintenance management system (CMMS). The technician also assists with preventive maintenance processes, documentation, training, continuous improvement, equipment design and installation projects, and collaboration across departments. The position works on the weekend shift, Friday through Sunday, 5 a.m. to 6 p.m., in a refrigerated food-production environment. Compensation is $33–$38 per hour based on experience, plus a $1.75 shift differential.

Requirements

Strong communication skills.
Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Google Drive, and Outlook.
Ability to manage time and workload efficiently and independently.
High proficiency in electrical troubleshooting and logic processes.
Cross-cultural competence and ability to interact effectively and respectfully with people from any culture or place of origin.
High-level understanding of pneumatic components and circuit design.
Experience using a CMMS or similar work-order process.
Five years of experience as a Maintenance Technician or in a similar role, or two years of experience plus completion of a technical degree or certification.
Ability to stand and/or walk for extended periods; frequently bend, twist, push, pull, and reach; occasionally lift and move items up to 50 pounds, or more with assistance; and use hands and tools requiring manual dexterity.
Ability to work extended periods in a refrigerated production environment of approximately 35°F–45°F, around moving mechanical parts, conveyors, and automated equipment.
Ability to wear required PPE, including protective footwear, gloves, hair/beard nets, and safety glasses; may occasionally need to work from ladders or platforms.

Nice To Haves

Previous food manufacturing experience is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

Follow Good Manufacturing Practices, safety rules, plant procedures, and required PPE practices; maintain a clean, safe, and organized workspace and complete quarterly safety training.
Manage time and self-directed work; create documentation for in-house designs or training.
Program VFDs and troubleshoot PLC logic.
Train and assist Line Technicians on production equipment and share knowledge.
Provide backup support for Production Support Technicians, including equipment setup, teardown, and changeovers.
Collaborate with vendors to identify and implement process improvements.
Troubleshoot and repair mechanical, electrical, and pneumatic equipment; use hand tools, meters, electrical components, and schematics as needed.
Use shop equipment, including a mill, lathe, drill press, band saws, welder, and hydraulic presses.
Help develop preventive maintenance procedures and complete work orders in a CMMS.
Follow the Maintenance Planning Process, validate PM Job Plans, and create Work Orders in Asset Essentials.
Follow the parts process, including storeroom layout, parts checkout, and requests in Asset Essentials.
Use technology tools to communicate and maintain line availability; maintain good attendance, GMP, and safety records.
Understand SQF Level 3, food safety and quality, regulatory and customer requirements, and HACCP plans; use proper GMPs and report questionable products to QA, a Supervisor, or QC.
Support a respectful, positive work environment; complete colleagues’ work instructions and requests, provide input on departmental updates, and perform other assigned duties.
Understand and support the company’s Continuous Improvement and LEAN principles; lead projects aimed at reducing manual labor.
Participate in new equipment design and installation projects and in training to develop role-related skills.
Repair and maintain equipment to industry standards while collaborating with other departments; assist with World Class Maintenance principles and timely completion of repairs.
Complete required documentation, including preventive maintenance records and other departmental forms.