Maintenance Technician 1 (SugarCreek)

Sugarcreek•West Chester, OH

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Perform routine maintenance and repairs to keep machines and mechanical equipment operating efficiently and safely. Coordinate with Operations Management to establish maintenance schedules for various machines and minimize production downtime. The role supports troubleshooting, preventive and predictive maintenance, equipment repair, sanitation-related equipment dismantling and rebuilding, and maintenance documentation. It also requires adherence to safety, food quality, sanitation, and company policies, including Lockout/Tagout procedures. Work is primarily in an indoor manufacturing facility near heavy and hazardous machinery, with some travel between plants.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent (GED), or equivalent experience.
Strong self-motivation to gain knowledge of machines, diagnostic tools, and hand tools, including their design, use, and maintenance.
Ability to communicate complex information effectively to other employees.
Ability to assist in troubleshooting mechanical, controls, and electrical issues.
Knowledge of basic computer programs such as Microsoft Office.
Ability to strictly follow safety procedures and policies.
Ability to use logic and reasoning to identify alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.
Knowledge of how to operate industrial equipment safely and efficiently.
Adequate hand dexterity to manipulate or move objects.
Ability to work well with others in a team environment.
Ability to perform work that is mostly standing and walking, with little sitting; use stairs; and lift or move items weighing less than 60 pounds.
Ability to work primarily in an indoor manufacturing facility near heavy and hazardous machinery and wear required safety equipment.

Nice To Haves

Vocational training or an associate degree with an electromechanical focus.
Two or more years of experience with automated equipment.
Two or more years of experience in a food manufacturing setting.

Responsibilities

Assist with troubleshooting and corrective maintenance by inspecting, operating, or testing equipment to diagnose mechanical malfunctions.
Dismantle and rebuild machinery, equipment, and field devices as part of sanitation processes.
Assist with dismantling and rebuilding machinery, equipment, and field devices to access and remove defective parts using hand or power tools.
Perform routine preventive and predictive maintenance, including inspecting drives, motors, and belts; checking fluid levels; and replacing filters.
Use prints, repair manuals, and parts catalogs to perform maintenance and repairs.
Assist in repairing machines, equipment, or structures using tools and instruments such as saws, drills, wrenches, precision measuring instruments, and electronic testing devices.
Complete training in maintaining and troubleshooting relay logic and related control field devices, including contactors, starters, limit switches, proximity sensors, photo eyes, VFDs, HMIs, and interlock safety devices.
Review and complete work orders promptly and perform necessary maintenance or repairs.
Follow Lockout/Tagout procedures and ensure maintenance personnel follow them.
Continue education and training in related multi-craft skills.
Maintain positive working relationships with other departments and communicate maintenance issues to Plant Management.
Complete daily reports detailing maintenance and repairs performed during the shift.
Comply with federal, state, and company policies, procedures, and regulations.
Support safety, food quality, and sanitation initiatives and policies, and follow SugarCreek safety rules and procedures.
Perform other duties and tasks as assigned.