Production Maintenance Technician I (Nights)

SunOpta•Midlothian, TX

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Production Maintenance Technician I performs preventive, corrective, and breakdown maintenance and repairs on food manufacturing and packaging equipment, including Aseptic Fillers, Cappers, Packers, and/or High Temperature Processing 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 includes following food safety and safety requirements, wearing PPE, maintaining a clean and safe work environment, and protecting company equipment and facilities. The technician inspects operating equipment, uses maintenance manuals and hand and power tools, and records time, parts, follow-ups, and daily activities in the CMMS system. The position requires clear communication with the maintenance team to support smooth shift transitions and a willingness to learn Aseptic Filling Principles and CMMS processes. Other duties may be assigned. This role is located at the SunOpta plant in Midlothian, Texas. The schedule is a 2-2-3 night-shift pattern, 6:00 p.m. to 6:30 a.m.; flexible hours may be required. The pay rate is $34.30 per hour, with a $2.00-per-hour shift differential for the 12-hour night shift on the 2-2-3 schedule.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Proven maintenance skills.
Ability to work in a team-based environment and be a self-starter.
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, and governmental regulations.
Ability to perform basic mathematical operations and work with fractions and percentages.
Ability to solve practical problems and interpret written, oral, diagram, or schedule instructions.
Knowledge of business and manufacturing software.
General computer skills.
Skilled in the use of hand and power tools.
Ability to work flexible hours.
Willingness to learn CMMS processes and Aseptic Filling Principles.

Nice To Haves

Aseptic processing experience.
High-speed form/fill/seal packaging experience.

Responsibilities

Perform planned, corrective, unplanned, preventive, and breakdown maintenance on specified food manufacturing and packaging equipment.
Execute work orders under the direction of a Level II or III technician, Lead, or Supervisor.
Support senior mechanics with complex repairs and services.
Wear PPE and comply with food safety, package integrity, and workplace safety requirements and training.
Maintain a clean and safe working environment and help eliminate unsafe conditions.
Read and understand maintenance manuals to support proper equipment repair and care.
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.
Use hand and power tools to carry out maintenance work.
Inspect operating machines and equipment for conformance with operational standards.
Protect company assets by intervening when equipment or buildings are being abused or are at risk.
Communicate orally and in writing with the maintenance team to support smooth shift transitions.
Complete assigned tasks in a timely manner and notify the appropriate person when an alternate plan is needed.
Perform other duties as assigned.