Manufacturing Maintenance Technician I
About The Position
The Manufacturing Maintenance Technician I provides mechanical and electrical maintenance support for equipment, systems, and subsystems within a dairy processing and manufacturing plant. The technician helps ensure reliable plant operations by performing equipment repairs, replacements, adjustments, preventive maintenance, and corrective maintenance. The role also includes maintaining the facility’s structural integrity and supporting plant operators with equipment troubleshooting and repairs. This is a 3-month contract position, based 100% onsite in Tempe, Arizona. The schedule is 4:00 PM to 2:00 AM, Sunday through Wednesday, on a 4/10 schedule, totaling 40 hours per week. Thursday, Friday, and Saturday are scheduled days off. The ideal candidate has at least three years of manufacturing or production experience, strong mechanical and electrical aptitude, and the ability to work with limited supervision. Food manufacturing experience is strongly preferred.
Requirements
- Minimum of 3 years of experience in a manufacturing or production environment within a related industry.
- Understanding of engineering theory and principles as they relate to plant operations.
- Strong mechanical and electrical aptitude.
- Knowledge of maintenance, repair, valves, and gaskets.
- Ability to use tools and maintenance techniques with limited supervision.
- Ability to read and understand technical manuals, plant drawings, and schematics.
- Effective verbal and written communication skills.
- Knowledge or experience with homogenizers, blow molds, electrical distribution systems (480V, 60 Hz, three-phase), and mechanical and electrical manufacturing equipment.
- Knowledge of plant maintenance and troubleshooting.
Nice To Haves
- Food manufacturing experience.
- General knowledge of boiler operations.
- Knowledge of fluid heat exchangers.
- Experience with refrigeration and cooling systems.
- Understanding of fluid mechanics and thermodynamics.
- Knowledge of air compressor operations.
- Knowledge of electrical distribution systems.
- Familiarity with electrical and electronic controls.
- Welding experience or knowledge of welding operations.
- Understanding of Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) procedures and requirements.
- Experience with parts inventory and storage control.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Outlook.
- Familiarity with Lean Manufacturing Principles.
Responsibilities
- Perform mechanical and electrical maintenance on plant equipment, systems, and subsystems.
- Conduct equipment repairs, replacements, and adjustments.
- Perform preventive and corrective maintenance.
- Help maintain the facility’s structural integrity.
- Support plant operators with equipment troubleshooting and repairs.
- Use tools and maintenance techniques with limited supervision.
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
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