Maintenance Technician

Freshpet Talent Acquisition • Bethlehem, PA

66d • Onsite

About The Position

The maintenance technician is responsible for the upkeep of the Production facility. The primary responsibility of this role is preventative maintenance of electrical and mechanical equipment in accordance with standards. The maintenance technician will support the production, quality, cost and safety goals of the manufacturing operation and plant facilities.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED required
• Minimum of 2 years working in an industrial environment in related capacity required
• Broad understanding of industrial electrical, 24V – 480V, 3 phase, mechanical, and building systems
• Experience with PLCs, ladder logic, and troubleshooting control systems
• Knowledge of mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and pumping systems
• Experience in welding and metal fabrication
• Ability to clearly communicate in English (both verbal and written) required
• Good understanding of computer program functionality
• Knowledge of food safety and good manufacturing practices (GMPs)

Nice To Haves

• Associate degree in science preferred

Responsibilities

• Performs a wide variety of maintenance repairs and services.
• Troubleshoots breakdowns of machinery and production line.
• Setup and disassemble machines as needed
• Perform daily plant maintenance, preventative maintenance, troubleshooting and all other related functions on various industrial equipment and PLC
• Perform changeovers, installation of motors, belts, drives, and other mechanical systems
• Responsible for the timely completion of all work orders as assigned.
• Coordinates special projects as directed by the Maintenance Supervisor
• Set-up and adjust machines to ensure proper operation
• Read, understand, and interpret blueprints and CAD drawings
• Maintain records pertinent to equipment performance, necessary repairs and downtime via PM’s, SAP work requests, utilizing PC based systems
• Assures food safety standards with regards to GMPs and HACCP plan are being followed by self and fellow employees
• Report food safety & quality problems to personnel with authority to initiate action
• Follows all relevant SOPs and corrective action procedures. Notifies supervisor of process deviations
• Assists in monitoring all work being performed by outside contractors
• Monitors and maintains all building systems as assigned. Assist with building and grounds maintenance
• Maintain efficient function of the boiler and water softener; add chemicals or salt as needed
• Responsible for alerting the Maintenance Manager or Maintenance Supervisor of any unusual occurrence and/or damage that has taken place, or that may occur
• Works within established expense limits
• Responds to handheld radio calls for maintenance problems around the plan
• Maintain a professional, courteous manner with all visitors, vendors, contractors, and fellow employees

Benefits

• At Freshpet, we offer a competitive salary and an excellent benefits package, including medical, dental and vision insurance, basic and optional life insurance, short- and long-term disability protection, flexible spending accounts, and a 401(k) plan with company match, paid parental leave, pet insurance, tuition assistance, a generous PTO plan and so much more!

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees