Maintenance Technician 1 (SugarCreek)
About The Position
Sugar Creek Packing Co. is hiring a Maintenance Technician 1 to perform routine maintenance and repairs that keep machines and mechanical equipment operating efficiently and safely. The technician coordinates with Operations Management to establish maintenance schedules for various machines and minimize production downtime. The role supports troubleshooting, corrective, preventive, and predictive maintenance in a food manufacturing environment. It includes inspecting and testing equipment, dismantling and rebuilding machinery and field devices for sanitation or repair, replacing defective parts, using maintenance documentation and tools, and completing work orders and shift reports. The technician receives training in relay logic and related control components and supports safety, food quality, and sanitation initiatives. Some travel between plant locations may be required.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent (GED), or equivalent experience.
- Strong self-motivation to learn about machines, diagnostic tools, and hand tools, including their design, use, and maintenance.
- Ability to communicate complex information effectively to other employees.
- Ability to assist with 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.
- Ability 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.
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 machinery and equipment to diagnose mechanical malfunctions.
- Dismantle and rebuild machinery, equipment, and field devices as part of sanitation processes and to access and remove defective parts.
- 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 repair tasks.
- Assist with repairs to machines, equipment, or structures using hand and power tools, precision measuring instruments, or electronic testing devices.
- Complete training in maintaining and troubleshooting relay logic and control devices, including contactors, starters, limit switches, proximity sensors, photo eyes, VFDs, HMIs, and interlock safety devices.
- Review and complete work orders promptly and conduct necessary maintenance or repairs.
- Follow Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) procedures and ensure maintenance personnel follow them.
- Continue education and training in related multi-craft skills.
- Maintain positive working relationships across departments and communicate maintenance issues to Plant Management.
- Complete daily reports documenting maintenance and repairs conducted during the shift.
- Comply with federal, state, and company policies, procedures, and regulations.
- Support safety, food quality, and sanitation initiatives and policies, and follow company safety rules and procedures.
- Perform other duties and tasks as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
