Maintenance Technician 2nd Shift (2:00pm-10:30pm M-F)

U.S. Waffle Company•Hazelwood, MO

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Maintenance Technician maintains, troubleshoots, and repairs electrical and mechanical equipment in a food processing environment while meeting safety, quality, production/delivery, and cost objectives. The role requires skills across electrical controls, fluid power, mechanical systems, welding, fabrication, and manufacturing processes. The technician performs medium- to high-level machine-system troubleshooting and repair and provides technical support across all phases of plant operations. Based at US Waffle’s Hazelwood, Missouri facility, this full-time hourly position is scheduled for the second shift, 2:00 p.m. to 10:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, for 40 hours per week. Additional shift hours and weekends may be required according to business needs. The posting lists the Director of Maintenance and Engineering as the reporting role, while also stating that the position reports directly to the Maintenance Manager. The work includes responding to work orders and crisis calls; reading technical documentation; maintaining work records and preventive-maintenance schedules; inspecting, repairing, testing, installing, and maintaining machinery, utilities, piping, and controls; and fabricating parts as needed. The technician follows food-safety, quality, GMP, and OSHA procedures, including Lock-Out Tag-Out practices, participates in continuous-improvement activities, and monitors wastewater equipment to help maintain regulatory compliance.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED and at least 2 years of related experience and/or training in industrial mechanical maintenance or food manufacturing; alternatively, 4 years of direct experience in industrial mechanical maintenance or food-manufacturing maintenance.
Ability to function effectively in a team and interact productively with team personnel at all levels and outside contractors.
Ability to handle stressful situations and remain calm.
Organized problem-solving skills and ability to prioritize in a fast-paced environment.
Ability to operate a forklift, Genie lift, scissor lift, or other powered industrial trucks.
Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.
Strong verbal and written communication skills and an excellent command of English.
Ability to read and execute work orders, write daily reports, and interpret equipment manuals.
Knowledge of OSHA, GFSI, QF, USDA, and FDA requirements and procedures.
Knowledge of Lock-Out Tag-Out guidelines and ability to follow Lock-Out Tag-Out practices.

Nice To Haves

Vocational diploma, technical diploma, or associate degree from a technical maintenance or vocational school.
Experience with high-speed packaging machinery and industrial electrical PLCs.
Familiarity with sanitary environments.
Knowledge of mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and control systems.
Previous experience with Microsoft Office, including Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.
Experience working with CMMS software.
Positive, proactive, self-motivated approach and leadership qualities.

Responsibilities

Review work orders or requests to determine required tools, equipment, time, manpower, parts, and supplies; arrive at crisis calls with basic tools and equipment.
Read blueprints, electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, technical manuals, and other technical documentation.
Maintain activity records, work-order progress reports, and a Master Preventative Maintenance Schedule.
Observe machinery in operation to detect malfunctions; disassemble equipment, identify worn or faulty parts, replace them, reassemble equipment, and test it.
Use specialized equipment to test major subsystems or components and localize problems.
Fabricate replacement parts, including through welding, cutting, or sheet-metal work.
Perform preventive and predictive maintenance on mechanical systems and manufacturing equipment, including pumps, packaging and slicing equipment, and harvest and cutting equipment.
Install, troubleshoot, and maintain mechanical equipment, piping systems, electrical controls and components, and equipment utilities in accordance with manufacturer specifications, local regulations, and company policies.
Install new equipment and appliances, including electrical, water, gas, or drain-line utilities.
Operate small hand tools and devices used in general mechanical maintenance.
Follow FDA, USDA, local-authority, GFSI, food-safety, quality, GMP, and OSHA policies; report nonconformities and follow Lock-Out Tag-Out practices.
Participate in plant programs, observe safety regulations, wear required safety equipment, promote safe practices, and correct or report hazards.
Assist with QA investigations into customer complaints when applicable.
Complete repairs in a timely manner to meet customer needs and support the Emergency Evacuation Plan and management directives.
Participate in continuous-improvement initiatives, including 5S, Kaizen, and lean tools.
Monitor and operate wastewater equipment to maintain plant effluent at acceptable levels and meet regulatory requirements.
Clean and maintain the work area after mechanical work each day.
Be available for on-call work 24/7.
Work additional shift hours and weekends when business needs require.