What IF you started your career with a company set on excellence through building relationships and delivering results? Joining Innovation Foods is just that! A career here means you are joining a rapidly growing organization, known for its community outreach, diversity, inclusivity, and premier production facilities.
In addition to being a great place to work, Innovation Foods strives to offer its employees a holistic career experience that incorporates learning and development, wellness, and exceptional benefits.
Our benefits include:
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Competitive Pay Rates
- Medical, dental, vision and prescription plans with wellness incentives
- Flexible Spending Account or Health Savings Account (on applicable plans)
- 401k Plan – with a company match
- Company funded Long-Term and Short-Term Disability
- Company funded Life Insurance Policy
- Paid Vacation and Sick Days
Job Description – Maintenance Technician
Location: Millville, NJ
Shift: Shift: Day/Night, 12 hours shift on 2-2-3 schedule
Payrate: $30.00-$34.00
Reports to: Maintenance Manager
Job Summary
Troubleshooting equipment and programming related problems, while performing immediate repairs. Performing preventative maintenance on the equipment – including controls, filling machines, conveyors, processing, and packaging equipment.
Supervisory Responsibilities:
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Diagnosing and performing emergency repairs and adjustments while the line is running efficiently.
- Work with production line operators on changeovers and assist operators with daily operational activities.
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Support the training of operators, technicians, and others at the point of operation.
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Assemble, install, and test new equipment.
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Use a variety of power and hand tools to perform job functions.
- Modify/fabricate equipment to maintain and improve the production lines.
- Efficiently troubleshoot mechanical and electrical problems.
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Schedule and perform routine preventative maintenance and service for each piece of equipment.
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Participate in clean-inspect-lubricate activities on machines regularly to detect signs of malfunctions, including visual and sound inspections.
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Carry out routine inspection of production machines for potential malfunctions, identify defective parts and assess maintenance needs.
- Generate and complete work orders assigned.
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Accurately complete electronic/manual records of work performed.
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Attend and participate in daily shift meetings.
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Uphold visual management of the work area.
- Follows and supports continuous improvement methodologies.
- Strict adherence to all safety, health, and environmental policies.
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Strict adherence to all GMP and food safety policies.
- Perform necessary preventive maintenance on equipment as needed.
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Completes all required training on time.
- Other duties as assigned.
Required Skills/Abilities:
- Technical Knowledge: Understanding of HVAC, plumbing, mechanical systems, and industrial machinery.
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Troubleshooting & Repair: Diagnosing, repairing, and maintaining equipment (e.g., motor controls, pneumatics, hydraulics).
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Electrical Knowledge: Basic understanding of wiring, circuits, sensors, and control panels (within certification limits).
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Team Collaboration: Support and train other technicians, assisting during major repairs, and maintaining strong teamwork.
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Safety & Compliance: Knowledge of OSHA regulations, Lockout/Tagout (LOTO), and PPE usage.
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Time Management: Prioritizing tasks, from preventive maintenance to urgent repairs.
Education and Experience:
- High School Diploma or equivalent.
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2+ years of maintenance experience in manufacturing, industrial, or related environments, with knowledge of mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems.
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Technical training or certifications desired: industrial maintenance, electrical, HVAC, mechanics
Physical Requirements
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Lifting up to 60lbs
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Pulling/Pushing up to 60lbs
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Reaching/Handling
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Environmental Hazards
Noise level above 85 db
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Hot/Cold/Humid Conditions
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