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

Reser's Fine Foods•Topeka, KS

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The Maintenance Technician performs preventative and urgent maintenance on production machinery and equipment, supporting production teams as the mechanical expert. The role ensures production and support equipment function properly, performs reliability-based asset care and corrective work, troubleshoots malfunctions, and repairs or adjusts equipment, structures, and facility systems. Duties also include basic electrical work, dismantling and assembling equipment for sanitation or production needs, performing package changeovers, training production team members, supporting continuous improvement, using a CMMS to record work, and maintaining MRO inventory. Additional facilities duties and special projects may be assigned by the Facilities and Maintenance Manager. This position is in a processed and refrigerated foods manufacturing plant. Work takes place in wet or dry conditions at temperatures ranging from 25°F to 115°F, and involves repeatedly lifting up to 50 pounds. Production needs may require short-notice overtime and weekend scheduling. Employees must be able to work flexible hours, weekends, and holidays. The role offers a $1-per-hour second-shift differential and a sign-on bonus ranging from $1,000 to $3,000, with the actual amount determined after assessing the candidate's level. Full-time benefits include medical, dental, vision, AD&D, life insurance, a 401(k) with discretionary match, wellness programs, paid time off, company-paid holidays, and voluntary benefit options.

Requirements

Familiarity with OSHA safety standards and regulations.
Ability to report to work on time and complete the entire shift; timely and regular attendance is required.
High school diploma or equivalent.
1–3 years of experience working as a multi-craft industrial technician.
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 work flexible hours, weekends, and holidays.

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 are functioning 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 eliminating waste.
Use a CMMS system to record work performed and work needed.
Maintain control of MRO inventory.
Perform additional facilities-related duties and special projects as assigned by the Facilities and Maintenance Manager.