Maintenance Technician I - 1st Shift
About The Position
United Petfood is a private label producer of high-quality dry & wet pet food, biscuits and snacks. We are a Belgian family business with 25 high-tech pet kitchens in Europe and the US. Joining us means joining an international, passionate, and driven team with one common goal: a healthy planet filled with healthy pets! But it doesn’t stop there—we truly care about building encouraging, supportive, long-lasting partnerships, both inside as well as outside of our fast-growing family company. By only working with the very best ingredients and most innovative technology available, we ensure a place in which you can grow, bloom, and make thousands of pets happy worldwide!
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent required
- Minimum of 3 years’ experience in industrial or manufacturing maintenance (food manufacturing preferred).
- Strong knowledge of mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems.
- Hands-on experience with troubleshooting and repairing mixers, conveyors, packaging equipment, and production machinery.
- Excellent problem-solving skills, strong communication, and the ability to work both independently and with a team.
- Physical ability to lift up to 50 lbs, climb ladders, bend, kneel, and stand for long periods in a manufacturing environment.
Nice To Haves
- technical certification or associate degree in industrial maintenance, mechatronics, or related field preferred.
- Familiarity with PLCs and industrial automation systems preferred.
- Safety certifications such as OSHA training a plus.
Responsibilities
- Perform routine preventive maintenance and corrective repairs on production equipment, conveyors, mixers, packaging machines, and other mechanical systems.
- Troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic issues; implement immediate corrective action to reduce downtime.
- Support equipment setup, calibration, and performance optimization.
- Adhere to company safety regulations and report unsafe conditions or malfunctions.
- Maintain accurate documentation including work orders, logs, and inventory records.
- Collaborate with production and quality teams to resolve equipment-related issues.
- Suggest and support continuous improvement projects that enhance reliability and reduce downtime.
- Respond to emergency breakdowns and assist with returning equipment to service quickly.
- Manage maintenance supplies and spare parts for efficient repairs.
- Completes safety system documentation and verifies compliance with program standards.
- Participates in mandatory safety trainings and adheres to all safety policies.
- Required to report all safety issues, near misses, and injuries.
Benefits
- competitive pay
- benefits
- supportive work environment
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
