Technician - Maintenance (Maintenance) - Day Shift

Freshpet Talent Acquisition•Bethlehem, PA

About The Position

The Maintenance Technician is responsible for upkeep of the production facility, primarily through preventative maintenance of electrical and mechanical equipment in accordance with established standards. The role supports production, quality, cost, and safety goals across the manufacturing operation and plant facilities. The technician performs repairs, troubleshooting, equipment setup and adjustment, changeovers, installations, and routine facility maintenance. The position also involves completing assigned work orders, maintaining equipment records, following food-safety and quality procedures, supporting contractor work, monitoring building systems, and promptly reporting unusual occurrences or damage.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED required.
At least 2 years of experience working in an industrial environment in a related capacity.
Broad understanding of industrial electrical systems, including 24V–480V and three-phase systems, as well as mechanical and building systems.
Experience with PLCs, ladder logic, and troubleshooting control systems.
Knowledge of mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and pumping systems.
Experience in welding and metal fabrication.
Ability to communicate clearly in English, both verbally and in writing.
Good understanding of computer program functionality.
Knowledge of food safety and good manufacturing practices (GMPs).

Nice To Haves

Associate degree in science.

Responsibilities

Perform a wide variety of maintenance repairs and services.
Troubleshoot machinery breakdowns and production lines; set up and disassemble machines as needed.
Perform daily plant maintenance, preventative maintenance, troubleshooting, and related work on industrial equipment and PLCs.
Perform changeovers and install motors, belts, drives, and other mechanical systems.
Complete assigned work orders on time and coordinate special projects as directed by the Maintenance Supervisor.
Set up and adjust machines to ensure proper operation.
Read, understand, and interpret blueprints and CAD drawings.
Maintain equipment performance, repair, and downtime records using PMs, SAP work requests, and PC-based systems.
Follow GMP and HACCP food-safety standards and report food-safety or quality problems to personnel authorized to act.
Follow relevant SOPs and corrective-action procedures, and notify a supervisor of process deviations.
Assist in monitoring work performed by outside contractors.
Monitor and maintain assigned building systems and assist with building and grounds maintenance.
Maintain boiler and water-softener function, adding chemicals or salt as needed.
Alert the Maintenance Manager or Maintenance Supervisor to unusual occurrences or actual or potential damage.
Work within established expense limits.
Respond to handheld-radio calls about maintenance problems around the plant.
Maintain a professional and courteous manner with visitors, vendors, contractors, and fellow employees.