Maintenance Tech

Authentically Italian and made with full hearts and without fillers. Michael Angelo’s makes one of a kind Italian frozen entrée.

We are seeking Full-time Industrial Facility Maintenance Technician for Michael Angelo’s Gourmet Foods Manufacturing Plant in Austin, TX (North Austin near Round Rock). The Maintenance Technician will assist in the installation, maintenance, and repair of machinery, equipment, and physical structures. 

Job responsibilities:

• Install, maintain and repair machinery, equipment, physical structures, piping and electrical systems following specifications, blueprints, manuals and schematic drawings, using hand tools, power tools, hoists and cranes, measuring and testing instruments. Operate grinders, saws and drills.
• Visually inspect and test machinery and equipment using electrical and electronic test equipment as instructed.
• Dismantle defective machines and equipment and install new or repaired parts following specifications and blueprints and OEM manuals using precision measuring instruments and hand tools as instructed. Repair/replace gauges, valves, pressure regulators, pipe and related piping system components.
• Perform preventive maintenance on all operating machinery. Daily lubricates machinery prior to production as well as performing set ups and changeovers on machinery as production demands.
• Follow work orders and maintenance request forms to repair machinery as assigned.
• Follow all Company rules, including, but not limited to: GMPs, Safety, PPE, Lock Out-Tag Out, and all rules prescribed by the USDA and FDA.
• Perform other related duties and special assignments as required or assigned by Supervisor.

Minimum Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Vocational trade school or 2 to 4 years equivalent professional experience in mechanical or electrical trade.
• Requires 3-5 years of maintenance experience in an industrial environment. Must have excellent electrical and mechanical troubleshooting and repair skills.
• Must have thorough knowledge of shop tools. ·
• Ability to write reports with proper format, punctuation, spelling and grammar.
• Must have excellent reading skills. Must be able to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagrammatic, or schedule form.
• Must have excellent math skills, including knowledge of practical application of fractions, percentages, ratio and proportion, measurement, practical algebra, geometric construction. Understanding of probability and statistical analysis is a plus.
• Computer proficiency with Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel). Must have ability and skill sets to use inhouse computer-based system (i.e. Ross).
• Ability to interact with team members, customers, and vendors in a positive and professional manner.
• Should have basic welding skills in arc, Tig and Mig. 

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bilingual a plus. 

Physical Demands and Work Environment: ·

• Must be able to travel throughout Production areas, climb ladders and stoop, kneel and crawl in small spaces. Office and factory environment, including refrigerated warehouses and heat in oven areas.
• Must be able to push, pull and lift occasional heavy loads (75 lbs.).
• Must be able to work flexible hours based upon needs of operation.
• Must be able to occasionally work from heights and on the roof. 

About Us: 

Sovos Brands is a food company with a mission to acquire and build one-of-a-kind brands. We’re dedicated to bringing today's consumers delicious food for joyful living. We invest in brands that have exciting growth potential, combining industry expertise with fresh thinking to bring our products into more homes across America. 

The brands in our portfolio include Rao's Homemade, a producer of premium pasta sauces, soups, frozen entrées and pasta; noosa, a producer of premium yoghurt made with whole milk and wildflower North American honey; Birch Benders, a fast-growing producer of delicious, better-for-you pancake and waffle mixes, toaster waffles, and pancake and baking cups; and Michael Angelo's, a leading producer of authentic frozen Italian entrées. 

Sovos has the experience of an industry leader, and the financial backing of Advent International, one of the world's largest private equity firms.  

Find out more about Sovos Brands at www.sovosbrands.com, Rao's Homemade at www.raos.com, noosa at www.noosayoghurt.com, Birch Benders at www.birchbenders.com; and Michael Angelo's at www.michaelangelos.com. 

We offer attractive compensation packages based upon background and experience. Package includes base salary, incentive bonus, medical benefits, 401K, and PTO. We maintain a drug and alcohol-free workplace. All candidates offered a position are required to pass a pre-employment drug test. We participate in E-Verify.  Sovos Brands is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. Sovos Brands is also committed to compliance with all fair employment practices regarding citizenship and immigration status.