Maintenance Technician I - A Shift ($5,000 Sign-On Bonus)

Chobani•Norton Shores, MI

11d

About The Position

Maintenance Technicians are responsible for the timely repair and preventative maintenance of plant equipment, including filling machines, metal detectors, case erectors, packers, sealers, pasteurizers, motors, pumps, and conveying equipment. The role requires practical experience troubleshooting mechanical and electrical breakdowns in manufacturing production equipment. Technicians follow established safety, GMP, environmental, and plant technical standards, as well as applicable federal, state, local, and company regulations, including OSHA, FDA, EPA, and SQF requirements. The technician responds to maintenance calls and work orders, diagnoses issues and seeks their root causes, supports operations personnel, and identifies opportunities to improve reliability and efficiency. The position requires working safely, communicating effectively with plant personnel, managing changing priorities, and completing work orders and routine tasks accurately. The role may require a flexible schedule, including nights, weekends, and holidays. Work is physically active and may involve standing and walking for up to 12 hours, lifting, pushing, or pulling up to 60 pounds, climbing ladders, working at heights or overhead, entering confined spaces, and working in very hot or very cool environments. Duties also regularly require talking and hearing, along with bending, kneeling, stooping, crouching, crawling, and climbing.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
2–5 years of experience in a food production or manufacturing environment operating, repairing, and/or troubleshooting filling, packaging, and other processing equipment.
Tangible experience troubleshooting mechanical and electrical breakdowns in manufacturing production equipment.
Ability to troubleshoot independently, serve as a resource to others, explain complex nuances, improve processes, and address both targeted and broader issues.
Ability to understand and discuss the application and implications of process changes in areas of competency.
Experience with a combination of systems such as pumps, mechanical drives, lubrication, fasteners, piping, proper tool use, motors, pneumatics, sensors, proximity switches, automatic valves, and other basic mechanical systems and processes.
Practical experience operating power tools and maintenance shop equipment.
Ability to read mechanical and electrical drawings and schematics.
Ability to use technical manuals and precision measurement tools.
Ability to work with work orders and CMMS/EAM systems in web-based computer applications.
Sound interpersonal and communication skills, including the ability to explain different points of view and listen effectively.
Ability to work on one's feet for up to 12 hours; lift, push, or pull up to 60 pounds; climb ladders; work at heights and overhead; work in confined spaces; and work in very hot and very cool environments.
Ability to perform active physical duties involving standing, walking, bending, kneeling, stooping, crouching, crawling, and climbing throughout the day.
Energy, resilience, determination, analytical skills, and the ability to challenge the status quo.

Nice To Haves

Two-year technical trade school certification, applicable military certification, vocational training, and/or journeyman license.
Previous dairy, food, or beverage industry experience.

Responsibilities

Troubleshoot mechanical and electrical production-equipment problems, rapidly assessing, analyzing, and resolving issues with varying degrees of ambiguity.
Serve as a technical resource by providing guidance and assistance to operations personnel.
Address symptoms of problems and identify root causes.
Follow standard work orders and instructions, completing routine and repetitive tasks accurately and checking work for mistakes.
Work safely and follow applicable EHS, FS&Q, GMP, and other plant policies and standards.
Identify and regularly report EHS and FS&Q issues, and prevent employees from performing unsafe or improper FS&Q tasks.
Respond promptly to maintenance calls and work orders with a positive, guiding demeanor.
Assist operations in solving issues and improving efficiencies.
Identify and implement continuous-improvement and reliability opportunities.
Manage priorities and multitask while remaining focused and professional in a fast-paced environment.
At times, work a flexible schedule that may include nights, weekends, and holidays.
Maintain punctuality and good attendance.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision coverage
Disability insurance
Health savings account
Flexible spending accounts
Tuition reimbursement
401(k) match of 100% on up to 5% of eligible pay
Fertility and childcare assistance
12 weeks of parental leave at full pay after six months of continuous employment
Wellness resources, including an employee assistance program, fitness discounts, wellness reimbursement, on-site gym access at certain locations, and a monthly wellness newsletter
Paid and flexible time off based on start date and tenure
11 holidays each year
Bonus
Equity