Maintenance Technician 2nd Shift Up to $3000 Sign-On Bonus

Reser's•Topeka, KS

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Performs preventative and urgent maintenance of production machinery and equipment at a processed and refrigerated foods manufacturing plant. The role supports production as the mechanical expert, maintains production and support equipment, completes reliability-based and corrective maintenance, and troubleshoots malfunctions. The position also involves basic electrical work, equipment repair and adjustment, machine disassembly and assembly for sanitation or production, package changeovers, and training production team members on mechanical processes. The technician records work in a computerized maintenance management system (CMMS), maintains control of maintenance, repair, and operations (MRO) inventory, and contributes to continuous improvement and waste elimination. Additional responsibilities may include facilities work and special projects assigned by the Facilities and Maintenance Manager. This is a second-shift role with a $1 shift differential and a sign-on bonus of $1,000–$3,000, determined based on the candidate’s assessed maintenance technician level.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
1–3 years of experience working as a multi-craft industrial technician.
Familiarity with OSHA safety standards and regulations.
Basic understanding of steam generation and supply systems.
Basic knowledge of mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems maintenance.
Basic troubleshooting skills.
Good communication skills.
Basic computer and report-writing skills.
Ability to lift and manipulate heavy equipment.
Good time-management skills.
Ability to report to work on time and complete the entire shift; timely and regular attendance is required.
Ability to work flexible hours, weekends, and holidays.
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds repeatedly.

Responsibilities

Maintain a safe and clean work environment in accordance with SWIs and GMPs.
Support the production team as the mechanical expert.
Ensure production and support equipment function properly.
Perform reliability-based asset care and complete corrective work orders.
Troubleshoot and diagnose equipment malfunctions and complete reactive work orders.
Repair or adjust equipment, structures, and facilities equipment as needed.
Perform basic electrical duties, such as replacing motors, switches, and PE.
Dismantle and assemble machines or equipment to support sanitation or production needs.
Perform package changeovers on lines as required.
Train production team members on mechanical processes.
Focus on continuous improvement and the elimination of waste.
Use a CMMS to record work performed and work needed.
Maintain control of MRO inventory.
Perform additional facilities-related tasks and special projects as assigned by the Facilities and Maintenance Manager.