MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN 1ST SHIFT

Summary/Objectives

The maintenance technician is responsible to ensure that equipment is running properly in a safe and timely manner. At times, will be required to perform general building maintenance. The maintenance technician will work 1st shift, Monday-Thursday 6am-4pm with mandatory overtime on Fridays and/or Saturdays as needed.

Essential Functions

• Ensure that all maintenance tasks are performed in a safe manner in accordance with Eillien’s Candies safety policies
• Trouble shoot machines and equipment that are not functioning properly
• Perform preventative maintenance on equipment within the plant
• Document work performed in a timely manner
• Respond to various request to help rebuild or repair equipment
• Will assist with general building maintenance both interior and exterior such as: light plumbing, light electrical, painting and patchwork, grounds keeping, and other duties as assigned

Qualifications and Skills

• Must have a valid driver license
• Must be able to trouble shoot various equipment and machines within a production and manufacturing environment
• Must have the ability to switch gears very quickly based upon job demands
• Must be familiar with computers and have basic data entry skills
• Must have the ability to bend, stoop, twist, turn, work in tight or confined spaces as well as stand throughout the duration of the shift
• Must be able to lift up to 50lbs on a regular basis

Competencies

• Must be able to measure accurately
• Ensure safety is applied in all maintenance functions
• Communicate effectively with all levels of personnel
• Must have the ability to multi task

Supervisory Responsibility

None

Work Environment

Frequently exposed to loud noises, machinery, and powered equipment. Temperature controlled environment. At time may need to work in environments that require additional safety precautions that require communication with other departments.

Physical Demands

Must be able to stand, bend, twist, and lift up to 50 lbs. or more with assist if needed on a regular basis. Will be required to follow all Food Safety and OSHA requirements with anything requiring physicality. Must be able to crawl in smaller spaces, or lower levels. Must be able to sit at a computer desk and complete paperwork which requires the ability to type and use a cell phone, or land phone

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work

8-12 hour shifts, mandatory overtime

Travel

• Local travel will may be required
• Must maintain valid driver license

Education and Experience

• Must have high school diploma or equivalent
• Prefer at least 2 years of recent maintenance experience within a manufacturing environment, food is a plus
• Certifications in related fields are preferred

EEO Statement

Eillien’s Candies, Inc. is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all employees. It is the Company’s policy to seek and employ the best qualified personnel in all positions, to provide equal opportunity for advancement to all employees, including upgrading, promoting and training, and to administer these activities in a manner which will not discriminate against or give preference to any person because of race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability, ancestry, sexual orientation, military status, marital status, arrest or conviction record or any other discriminatory basis prohibited by state or federal law

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with our without notice.

Job Type: Full-time