Maintenance Technician 1st Shift Up to $3000 Sign-On Bonus

Reser's•Topeka, KS

About The Position

The Maintenance Technician performs preventative and urgent maintenance on production machinery and equipment in a processed and refrigerated foods manufacturing plant. The role supports production as a mechanical expert, keeps production and support equipment functioning properly, and performs reliability-based asset care, troubleshooting, corrective repairs, and adjustments. It also includes basic electrical work, machine disassembly and assembly for sanitation or production needs, and package changeovers. The technician records work in a computerized maintenance management system (CMMS), helps manage MRO inventory, trains production team members on mechanical processes, and contributes to continuous improvement and waste elimination. Additional facilities-related duties and special projects may be assigned by the Facilities and Maintenance Manager. The position is listed for first shift and requires flexibility to work weekends, holidays, and short-notice overtime when production demands require it.

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 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 elimination of 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.

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; the amount depends on the candidate’s assessed level and hiring level