Maintenance Technician 3rd Shift Up to $3000 Sign-On Bonus

Reser's Fine Foods•Topeka, KS

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Performs preventative and urgent maintenance of production machinery and equipment. The Maintenance Technician supports production as the mechanical expert, maintains production and support equipment, completes reliability-based asset care and corrective work, troubleshoots malfunctions, and makes repairs or adjustments to equipment, structures, and facilities equipment. The role also includes basic electrical work, dismantling and assembling machinery for sanitation or production needs, line package changeovers, training production team members on mechanical processes, continuous improvement, CMMS documentation, and MRO inventory control. Additional facilities-related duties and special projects may be assigned by the Facilities and Maintenance Manager. The position is based in a processed and refrigerated foods manufacturing plant. Work may take place in wet or dry conditions at temperatures ranging from 25°F to 115°F. The role requires repetitive lifting of up to 50 pounds and may involve short-notice overtime and weekend scheduling. Employees must be able to work flexible hours, weekends, and holidays, and maintain timely, regular attendance while completing the entire shift. The company describes a competitive compensation and benefits package for full-time employees, including 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. A sign-on bonus of $1,000 to $3,000 is available; the actual amount depends on the candidate’s assessment and the Maintenance Technician level they are hired into.

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 the elimination of waste.
Use a CMMS system to record work performed and work needed.
Maintain control of MRO inventory.
Perform additional assigned duties, including facilities-related tasks and special projects assigned by the Facilities and Maintenance Manager.

Benefits

Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
AD&D insurance
Life insurance
401(k) with discretionary match
Wellness programs
Paid time off
Company-paid holidays
Voluntary benefit options
Sign-on bonus of $1,000–$3,000, with amount determined by candidate assessment and hired Maintenance Technician level