Innovation Center Maintenance Lead

ABOUT KATE FARMS

Kate Farms is a company with heart. Our company was founded on the belief that good nutrition leads to good health, and good health opens the door to endless possibilities. That's why our mission is to make nutrition the cornerstone of healthcare, so people can live their best lives. We are a medical food company that makes complete nutrition formulas for people who have a medical need for liquid nutrition.

Kate Farms works to be the place where a diverse mix of talented individuals want to come, to stay and do their best work. Ensuring a diverse and inclusive workplace where we learn from each other is core to Kate Farms' values. We are an equal opportunity employer and focused on equality; we believe deeply in diversity of race, gender, sexual orientation, religion, ethnicity, national origin and all the other fascinating characteristics that make us different. We invite you to come do the best work of your life with us at Kate Farms.

POSITION OVERVIEW

The Innovation Center Maintenance Lead will be responsible for leading standard and preventive maintenance of pilot plant equipment, utilities, and lab assets and provide expert guidance in equipment modification and special setups for pilot plant trials. In this position, the Innovation Center Maintenance Lead will be expected to understand the general requirements for performing all aspects of the maintenance work, from running the preventive maintenance program through understanding the Allen-Bradley programming. The ideal candidate will have a general understanding of food manufacturing, food quality, and workplace safety.

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Support the technical center with daily maintenance tasks.
• Plan, schedule, and execute preventative maintenance tasks and work order requests (mechanical and electrical).
• Safely operate power tools to do minor equipment modifications.
• Manage spare parts.
• Lead problem-solving activities of electrical and mechanical systems.
• Integrate operational knowledge and safety, health, and environmental knowledge into projects.
• Comply with Good Manufacturing Practices and local regulatory requirements.
• Write work instructions and coach others on procedures and tasks.
• Other assignments as needed.

• Have command of all software systems and databases used in pilot plant maintenance.

• Lead in executing CAPEX and standard purchase projects in the pilot plant by scoping / planning the work with contractors.

MINIMUM JOB REQUIREMENTS

• High School Diploma required.
• 7 years of maintenance experience, preferably in food processing, is a plus.
• Steam Engineer license or at least one year as a boiler operator.
• Possess all required safety certifications.
• Understand how to interpret equipment, electrical schematics, and mechanical drawings.
• Knowledge of basic engineering/food technology, e.g., hygienic design.
• Self-motivated and able to think independently and work with minimal supervision.
• Written and oral communication skills in the English language.
• Basic office software skills - Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint.
• Some knowledge of the operation of the following equipment is a plus:
  • UHT
  • Various Pumps
  • COP/CIP systems
  • Boilers and chillers/cooling towers.
• Understand how to troubleshoot with and do minor program changes with Studio 5000 (formerly RS Logix 5000) for Allen-Bradley ControlLogix-platform Processors, FactoryTalk View Studio ME for Allen-Bradley HMI's, Wonderware HMI software.
• Ability to use AutoCAD or BricsCAD or equivalent for creating and modifying electrical and mechanical drawing (.dwg) files.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by the employee to

successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to

enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Effectively handle lifting of various objects weighing up to 50 pounds.
• While performing the essential functions of the job, the employee will be required to bend, stoop, kneel, reach, lift, and climb stairs.
• Ability to work in hot and cold environments.

It is Kate Farms policy that any position that requires regular interaction with health care professionals, requires that, if hired, you be vaccinated against Covid-19 unless you need a reasonable accommodation due to sincerely held religious beliefs, medical needs, or other reason protected by applicable federal, state, and local law.

In compliance with Colorado's Equal Pay for Equal Work Act (EPEWA) , New York City's Human Rights Law (NYCHRL), and California's Pay Transparency bill (SB 1162) we are disclosing the compensation, or a range thereof, for roles that will be, or could be performed in Colorado, New York City, or California. If the position applied to is not located in Colorado, NYC, or California, the following information may not apply. The hourly rate for this position ranges between $32- $37. The base salary range above represents the low and high end of the Kate Farms salary range for this position. This range will vary and may be above or below the range based on various factors including but not limited to location, experience, internal pay alignment, and performance. The range listed is just one component of Kate Farms' total compensation package for employees. Other rewards may include annual bonuses and short- and long- term incentives.

Kate Farms cares well for its employees and it shows through the provision of standout benefits! Kate Farms provides amazing benefits such as Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, FSA, 401k Retirement Plan, Paid Time Off, etc. And if that didn't excite you, our company pushes the envelope further by extending our benefit offerings to Parental Leave, Remote Work options and many other outstanding company perks.

NOTE: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employee may perform other related duties as negotiated to meet the ongoing needs of the organization as directed by the management of the company.