Production Maintenance Technician I (Days)
About The Position
The Production Maintenance Technician I performs preventive, corrective, and unplanned maintenance and repairs on food manufacturing and packaging equipment, including Aseptic Fillers, Cappers, Packers, and/or High Temperature Processing (HTP) equipment. The technician executes assigned work orders under the direction of a Level II or III technician, Lead, or Supervisor, and supports senior mechanics with complex repairs and services. The role is based at the SunOpta plant in Midlothian, Texas, on the A-shift day schedule: a 2-2-3 pattern from 6:00 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. The pay rate is $34.30 per hour, and the position requires flexibility in working hours.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED.
- Self-starter capable of working in a team-based environment.
- General understanding of manufacturing equipment and processes.
- General computer skills and knowledge of business and manufacturing software.
- Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations.
- Ability to perform basic arithmetic and apply concepts such as fractions and percentages.
- Ability to solve practical problems and interpret instructions presented in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
- Skilled in the use of hand and power tools.
- Must be able to work flexible hours.
Nice To Haves
- Aseptic processing experience.
- High-speed form/fill/seal packaging experience.
- Eagerness to learn Aseptic Filling Principles.
- Willingness to learn the CMMS process.
Responsibilities
- Wear required PPE and comply with food safety and safety requirements; maintain safety training records.
- Maintain a clean and safe working environment and eliminate unsafe conditions.
- Perform planned, corrective, and unplanned maintenance on specified equipment.
- Read and understand maintenance manuals to support proper equipment repair and care.
- Support more senior mechanics in complex repairs or services.
- Protect company assets by intervening when equipment or buildings are being abused or are at risk.
- Enter time, parts, and follow-ups into the CMMS system, recording more than 80% of labor.
- Keep current with required Alchemy, Food Safety, and Package Integrity training.
- Use and possess hand and power tools.
- Execute the preventive maintenance program as directed by the Maintenance Supervisor.
- Inspect operating machines and equipment for conformance with operational standards.
- Maintain oral and written communication within the maintenance team to support smooth shift transitions.
- Enter daily activities into the CMMS system, generate work orders, and complete assigned work in a timely manner.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
