Maintenance Technician (SE)

Hans Kissle•Dallas, NC

25d•Onsite

About The Position

A maintenance mechanic at Häns Kissle is responsible for repairing, maintaining, and installing equipment used in the production and packaging of food products. The role helps ensure the safe and efficient operation of production systems and contributes to the manufacturing process. The mechanic performs routine and preventive maintenance, diagnoses and repairs electrical, mechanical, steam, ammonia, and control-system issues, and helps upgrade equipment. The role also includes maintaining food safety and regulatory compliance, documenting maintenance activities and spare-parts needs, coordinating with production and engineering teams, and identifying process improvements. The position requires flexibility to work shifts and respond to emergencies as needed.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Proven experience as a maintenance mechanic in food manufacturing or a similar industrial manufacturing setting.
Strong mechanical, electrical, and troubleshooting skills.
Knowledge of tools and equipment used in maintenance and repair.
Understanding of safety regulations and the ability to ensure compliance.
Ability to lift and move objects up to 50 pounds and stand for extended periods.
Ability to wear personal protective equipment for most of the day.
Ability to work in cold environments, including temperatures as low as 32 degrees, and on concrete floors.
Ability to remain stationary, often standing, for prolonged periods; perform repetitive bending and twisting; and work around occupational noise, high-temperature water, and hazardous chemicals.
Ability to ascend and descend ladders, scaffolds, and stairs; work in confined spaces and near loud equipment; and climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl as required.
Ability to wear steel-toe boots at least 6 inches above the ankle.
Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
Flexibility to work shifts and respond to emergencies as needed.
Ability to wear required plant protective equipment, which may include a work uniform, hair and beard net, safety glasses, designated shoes, and ear protection.
Required vision abilities include close, distance, and color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Nice To Haves

Technical or vocational training in industrial maintenance.
Knowledge of food safety and sanitation standards, such as GMP and HACCP.
Forklift certification, if applicable.

Responsibilities

Maintain the facility and production equipment in accordance with food safety guidelines and procedures.
Identify, communicate, and help resolve potential food safety concerns, such as condensation, improper welds, and hygienic-design issues.
Inspect, maintain, and repair production and facility equipment, including boilers, mixers, ovens, conveyors, and components of ammonia refrigeration systems.
Conduct preventive maintenance to minimize downtime and prevent equipment failures.
Diagnose equipment problems involving electrical, mechanical, steam, ammonia, and control-system components, using diagnostic tools, equipment, and drawings.
Repair or replace defective parts, components, or systems.
Participate in equipment upgrades or modifications to improve efficiency or meet production requirements.
Maintain equipment and facilities in accordance with safety standards and regulatory requirements; follow safety guidelines and help develop solutions to protect employees.
Respond safely to dangerous situations.
Maintain computer-based records of equipment maintenance and repair activities.
Document spare-parts inventory and order replacement components when necessary.
Communicate with production teams to expedite troubleshooting and provide equipment operating instructions.
Coordinate maintenance activities and downtime with production and engineering teams to minimize disruptions.
Assist in training team members in basic equipment maintenance and troubleshooting.
Identify process-improvement and efficiency opportunities and suggest or implement cost-effective productivity solutions.