Maintenance Technician

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Full Time – Immediate Afternoon Shift and Midnight Shift Openings

Full Job Description

Maintenance Technician – Brewster

Brewster Cheese Company in Brewster, Ohio, is currently accepting applications for a Maintenance Technician.

Must be hard working, detail oriented, and drug free.

Wage and Benefits

• Starting labor rate $24 - $28/hr.
• Shift differential of $1.00/hr. for 2nd shift and $0.75 for 3rd shift

Key Accountabilities

• Adheres to all food safety and personal safety requirements.
• Maintains food processing, building and facility equipment through field commonly accepted techniques.
• Ability to troubleshoot equipment failures and develop a plan to repair the failure.
• Provides Maintenance Support to Production with quality repairs and excellent performance.
• Maintains daily log of repairs using EAM for record.
• Conducts Preventative Maintenance on all assigned equipment.
• Researches parts status, alternative vendors and substitution parts in concert with the Parts Room Clerk.
• Submits Preventative Maintenance, calibration, verification and other such documentation in a timely manner.
• Reports actual and potential food and personal safety problems/concerns to management immediately.
• Responds to routine and emergency calls for repair and service in a timely, efficient manner.
• Ability to wear protective clothing and equipment such as safety shoes, face masks, safety glasses, hearing protection, hard hat/bump cap, hair/beard net and gloves when required
• Ability to climb and/or work at heights while utilizing stairs, ladders, personnel lifts, or platforms
• Ability to work in all areas of the facility including hot and cold areas and be exposed to wet and humid conditions.
• Ability to work with allergens that might be present in a food environment
• Ability to work around industrial high-speed moving machinery
• Willing and able to adhere to all grooming requirements necessary for a food manufacturing environment
• Ability to react positively to changes in priorities
• Demonstrated ability to sequence tasks to accomplish work
• Attend meetings and trainings as required
• Resolves problems and conflicts in an acceptable manner that shows respect for the other person(s).
• Become a member of our HAZMAT Team

Minimum Requirements

• A successful candidate will have or 3-5 years’ experience in industrial maintenance
• Perform physical activities such as, but not limited to, lifting (up to 75lbs, unassisted), bending, standing, climbing or walking
• Safely use various manual, power and safety tools common to maintenance
• Handle commonly used chemicals in accordance with SOPs and SDS
• 480V 3phase knowledge
• Troubleshoot and repair AC/DC electrical systems, read schematics, and use electrical testing equipment (Volt-Ohm meter, amp meter, megger)
• Troubleshoot Field devices using Allen Bradley PLC’s (ControlLogix, CompactLogix, SLC5/05)
• Food Plant Experience a Plus
• Knowledge of Fristam Pumps, Triclover Valves, GEA Separators, HTST Pasteurizers, Air Hoists, Pallet Jacks, Industrial Water Treatment Equipment, Ammonia Refrigeration,

Medical, dental, prescription, vision, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability, and supplemental benefit options. 401(k) with an above average company match. Annual Profit-Sharing contribution. Tuition Reimbursement. Shift differential for 2nd and 3rd shift employees

About Brewster Cheese.

The Brewster Cheese Company is a family owned business dedicated to enhancing long term stakeholder value. Our central purpose is to be the supplier of choice of our customers. We will achieve this by producing authentic food products that meet or exceed our customers' expectations for food safety, quality, service, value and legal compliance. We share the results of our success with those that contribute to that success.

BREWSTER CHEESE IS THE LARGEST MANUFACTURER OF SWISS CHEESE IN THE UNITED STATES.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $24.00 - $28.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 – 50 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Overtime

Experience:

• Maintenance: 2 years (Required)

Work Location: In person