Production Maintenance Technician I (Days)

SunOpta•Midlothian, TX

8d•Onsite

About The Position

SunOpta is hiring a Production Maintenance Technician I to perform preventative, corrective, and unplanned maintenance on food manufacturing and packaging equipment, including aseptic fillers, cappers, packers, and high-temperature processing equipment. The technician executes 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 follows food safety and safety requirements, maintains a clean and safe work environment, and helps protect company equipment and buildings. The technician uses maintenance manuals, hand and power tools, and a CMMS to record labor, parts, activities, and follow-ups. The position also requires effective communication within the maintenance team, including during shift transitions, and a willingness to learn aseptic filling principles and CMMS processes. This position is at SunOpta’s plant in Midlothian, Texas. The schedule is a 2-2-3 pattern on the day shift (A Shift), from 6:00 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.; flexible hours may be required. The stated pay rate is $34.30 per hour.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Be a self-starter capable of working in a team-based environment.
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 work with basic mathematical concepts, including arithmetic, fractions, and percentages.
Ability to solve practical problems and interpret written, oral, diagram-based, or scheduled instructions.
Willingness to learn CMMS processes and aseptic filling principles.
Ability to work flexible hours.

Nice To Haves

Experience with aseptic processing and high-speed form/fill/seal packaging.

Responsibilities

Wear required personal protective equipment and follow food safety requirements.
Follow safety requirements and maintain safety training records.
Maintain a clean and safe working environment and eliminate unsafe conditions.
Perform planned, corrective, and unplanned maintenance on assigned equipment.
Read and understand maintenance manuals to support proper repair and care of equipment.
Support senior mechanics with complex repairs or services.
Protect company assets by intervening when equipment or buildings are being abused.
Enter time, parts, follow-ups, and daily activities into the CMMS system; generate work orders and record more than 80% of labor in the system.
Stay current on assigned Alchemy, food safety, and package integrity training.
Use 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.
Perform other duties as assigned.