Technician - Maintenance (Maintenance)

Freshpet Talent Acquisition•Bethlehem, PA

51d•Onsite

About The Position

At Freshpet, the goal is to change the way people nourish their pets forever, striving to strengthen the bond between people and pets so that both live longer, healthier, and happier lives while being kind to the planet. The company believes that creating fresh, real foods that pets love and help them live healthier lives will also allow pet parents to enjoy the many benefits of a rich life shared with a pet. Freshpet started with a mission to change how pet parents feed dogs and cats, and also aimed to be a company with a thoughtful approach to operations. They wanted to do things differently, make great products, be gentle to the planet, good to the people who touch their business, and leave a positive impact with everything they do. They work hard daily to ensure this vision is met, from making high-quality foods in their kitchens to running the business with integrity, transparency, and social and environmental responsibility. The maintenance technician is responsible for the upkeep of the Production facility. The primary responsibility of this role is preventative maintenance of electrical and mechanical equipment in accordance with standards. The maintenance technician will support the production, quality, cost and safety goals of the manufacturing operation and plant facilities.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED required
Minimum of 2 years working in an industrial environment in related capacity required
Broad understanding of industrial electrical, 24V – 480V, 3 phase, 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 clearly communicate in English (both verbal and written) required
Good understanding of computer program functionality
Knowledge of food safety and good manufacturing practices (GMPs)

Nice To Haves

Associate degree in science preferred

Responsibilities

Performs a wide variety of maintenance repairs and services.
Troubleshoots breakdowns of machinery and production line.
Setup and disassemble machines as needed.
Perform daily plant maintenance, preventative maintenance, troubleshooting and all other related functions on various industrial equipment and PLC.
Perform changeovers, installation of motors, belts, drives, and other mechanical systems.
Responsible for the timely completion of all work orders as assigned.
Coordinates 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 records pertinent to equipment performance, necessary repairs and downtime via PM’s, SAP work requests, utilizing PC based systems.
Assures food safety standards with regards to GMPs and HACCP plan are being followed by self and fellow employees.
Report food safety & quality problems to personnel with authority to initiate action.
Follows all relevant SOPs and corrective action procedures.
Notifies supervisor of process deviations.
Assists in monitoring all work being performed by outside contractors.
Monitors and maintains all building systems as assigned.
Assist with building and grounds maintenance.
Maintain efficient function of the boiler and water softener; add chemicals or salt as needed.
Responsible for alerting the Maintenance Manager or Maintenance Supervisor of any unusual occurrence and/or damage that has taken place, or that may occur.
Works within established expense limits.
Responds to handheld radio calls for maintenance problems around the plan.
Maintain a professional, courteous manner with all visitors, vendors, contractors, and fellow employees.