West Jordan Hiring Event - Production Maintenance Technician - Dayshift and Nightshift Available

Chobani • Twin Falls, ID

12d • $30 - $42 • Onsite

About The Position

Production Maintenance Technicians are responsible for timely repairs and preventive maintenance of plant equipment, including filling machines, metal detectors, case erectors, packers, sealers, pasteurizers, motors, pumps, and conveying equipment. The role requires hands-on troubleshooting of mechanical and electrical breakdowns in manufacturing production equipment, while following established safety, GMP, environmental, and technical standards, as well as applicable federal, state, local, and company regulations, including OSHA, FDA, EPA, and SQF requirements.

Technicians respond promptly to maintenance calls and work orders, help operations solve problems and improve efficiency, and serve as technical resources to plant personnel. They follow standard work orders, check work for accuracy, identify root causes, and contribute to continuous improvement and equipment reliability. The role involves a fast-paced, dynamic production environment and may require a flexible schedule, including nights, weekends, and holidays.

The position is based at a West Jordan hiring event, with dayshift and nightshift opportunities available. The listed full-time salary range is $29.50–$42.00, plus bonus, equity, and benefits; the posting also lists a minimum wage of $27.25 per hour with quarterly bonus incentives. Individual pay depends on work location and job-related factors.

Chobani describes itself as a purpose-driven, people-first food company focused on making high-quality, nutritious food more accessible and supporting its communities. The company is an equal opportunity employer.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Two to five years of experience in a food production or manufacturing environment operating, repairing, and/or troubleshooting filling, packaging, and other processing equipment.
• Experience with a combination of systems such as pumps, mechanical drives, lubrication, fasteners, piping, motors, pneumatics, sensors, proximity switches, automatic valves, and other basic mechanical systems and processes.
• Practical experience operating power tools and maintenance shop equipment.
• Ability to read mechanical and electrical drawings and schematics.
• Ability to use technical manuals and precision measurement tools.
• Ability to work with work orders and CMMS/EAM systems in web-based computer applications.
• Ability to work independently, serve as a resource to others, explain complex nuances, improve processes, and address both targeted and broader issues.
• Ability to understand and discuss the application and implications of changes to processes within areas of competency.
• Ability to work on one's feet for up to 12 hours.
• Ability to lift, push, or pull up to 60 pounds.
• Must arrive at work on time and maintain good attendance.
• Ability to climb ladders, work at heights and overhead, work in confined spaces, and work in very hot and very cool environments.
• Ability to talk and hear, and regularly stand, walk, bend, kneel, stoop, crouch, crawl, and climb throughout the workday.

Nice To Haves

• Two-year technical trade school certification, applicable military certifications, vocational training, and/or a Journeyman License.
• Previous dairy, food, and beverage industry experience.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot complicated problems, rapidly assessing, analyzing, and resolving issues with varying degrees of ambiguity and limited initial information or direction.
• Use sound interpersonal and communication skills to interact with all levels of plant personnel, explain different points of view, and listen effectively.
• Work a flexible schedule as needed, including nights, weekends, and holiday shifts.
• Serve as a technical resource by providing guidance and assistance to operations personnel.
• Contribute to the team and identify root causes rather than addressing only symptoms.
• Follow standard work orders and perform routine and repetitive tasks completely and accurately; check work for mistakes and meet or exceed standards.
• Work safely and follow applicable EHS policies; identify and report plant EHS issues and prevent unsafe tasks.
• Follow applicable FS&Q policies; identify and report plant FS&Q issues and prevent improper FS&Q tasks.
• Respond promptly to maintenance calls and work orders with a teaching mentality and positive demeanor; assist operations with problem-solving and efficiency improvements.
• Manage multiple tasks and shifting priorities while maintaining control, focus, and professionalism in a fast-paced environment.
• Identify and implement continuous-improvement and reliability opportunities.
• Follow Chobani safety procedures and Good Manufacturing Practices.

Benefits

• Quarterly bonus incentives; the full-time salary listing also includes bonus and equity.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Disability insurance.
• Health savings account and flexible spending accounts.
• Tuition reimbursement and tuition reimbursements.
• 401(k) match of 100% on up to 5% of eligible pay.
• Fertility and childcare assistance.
• Twelve weeks of parental leave at full pay after six months of continuous employment.
• Wellness resources, including an employee assistance program, fitness discounts, wellness reimbursement, on-site gym access at certain locations, and a monthly wellness newsletter.
• Paid time off starting at 70 hours.
• Eleven paid holidays.
• Paid volunteer time off and paid volunteer opportunities.
• Immediate paid time off.
• Employee recognition programs.
• Free yogurt.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED