Maintenance Technician 3 (SugarCreek)

Sugarcreek • Dayton, OH

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Lead and perform routine maintenance and repairs to keep machines and mechanical equipment operating efficiently and safely. This role includes mentoring and training maintenance team members and coordinating with Plant Management to establish maintenance schedules that minimize production downtime. The position supports maintenance, safety, food quality, and sanitation initiatives at SugarCreek and may require travel between plants. There is one opening on second shift and one on third shift.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent (GED), or equivalent experience.
• At least 3 years of experience in a maintenance role with automated equipment is preferred.
• At least 3 years of experience in a maintenance role with electrical and electronic responsibilities is preferred.
• At least 3 years of experience in a maintenance role in a food manufacturing setting is preferred.
• Knowledge of machines, diagnostic tools, and hand tools, including their designs, uses, and maintenance or repair.
• Ability to communicate complex information effectively to other employees.
• Ability to lead a team in troubleshooting mechanical, controls, and electrical issues.
• Knowledge of basic computer programs such as Microsoft Office.
• Ability to follow safety procedures and policies and ensure team compliance.
• Ability to use logic and reasoning to identify alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.
• Ability to act as a subject matter expert on up to three site-level assets or industrial standard skills.
• Ability to operate industrial-size equipment safely and efficiently.
• Adequate hand dexterity to manipulate or move objects.
• Ability to work well with others in a team environment.
• Ability to stand and walk for most of the work period, use stairs, and lift or move items weighing less than 60 pounds.
• Some travel between plants may be required.

Nice To Haves

• Vocational training or an associate degree with an electromechanical focus.
• Three or more years of maintenance experience with automated equipment.
• Three or more years of maintenance experience with electrical and electronic responsibilities.
• Three or more years of maintenance experience in a food manufacturing setting.

Responsibilities

• Lead troubleshooting and corrective maintenance on equipment, serving as the first escalation point for lower-level technicians.
• Inspect, operate, and test machinery or equipment to diagnose electrical and mechanical malfunctions.
• Dismantle and rebuild machinery, equipment, and field devices to access and remove defective parts, using hoists, cranes, hand tools, or power tools.
• Perform routine preventative and predictive maintenance, including inspecting drives, motors, and belts; checking fluid levels; and replacing filters.
• Lead the PdM program, including performing repairs, verifying lower-level technicians’ findings and repairs, and tracking pre- and post-repair performance changes for trend reports to site leadership.
• Use prints, repair manuals, wiring diagrams, and parts catalogs as needed.
• Repair machines, equipment, or structures using tools and instruments such as hammers, hoists, saws, drills, wrenches, precision measuring instruments, and electronic testing devices.
• Maintain and troubleshoot relay logic and control field devices, including contactors, starters, limit switches, proximity sensors, photo eyes, VFDs, HMIs, and interlock safety devices.
• Mentor junior technicians and peers, provide guidance and motivation, and conduct safety training.
• Review and complete work orders promptly and perform required maintenance or repairs.
• Follow LOTO procedures and ensure all Maintenance Personnel follow them.
• Maintain positive working relationships with other departments and communicate maintenance issues to Plant Management.
• Complete daily reports describing maintenance and repairs conducted during the shift.
• Continue education and training in related multi-craft skills.
• Participate in site root cause analysis events.
• Comply with federal, state, and company policies, procedures, and regulations.
• Support safety, food quality, and sanitation initiatives and policies; follow SugarCreek safety rules and procedures.
• Perform other duties and tasks as assigned.
• Lead site improvement projects, including installation and operational quality checks (IQ/OQ).

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: High school or GED