Maintenance Technician Swing Shift

Fresca Mexican Foods is a premier manufacturer of tortillas, wraps, and chips. Our SQF-certified world-class facility is located in Caldwell, Idaho. For 45 years, Fresca has been manufacturing and supplying our customers with the highest quality products using the finest ingredients and time-tested formulations, manufacturing processes, and freezing techniques. Today, Fresca produces about 4 million tortillas daily, employs over 200 full-time employees, and serves customers worldwide.
Compensation:
Base Pay:
$19.00 - $32.00 per hour depending on experience
Shift differential = $3.00 per hour (paid for hours worked between 5:
30 PM – 5:
30 AM)
Work schedule:
Tuesday through Saturday.
2:
00 P.M. to 10:
30 P.M.
Training schedule:
Monday through Friday.
6:
00 A.M. – 2:
30 P.M.
*Some weekend work may be required during the training period.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Analyzes mechanical and electrical equipment issues and takes corrective action
Makes necessary equipment adjustments to maintain maximum production efficiency and quality
Performs preventative maintenance as scheduled and repairs and/or documents other equipment issues observed
Logs repairs and PMs appropriately in our Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS)
Inspects and tests production equipment after repairs, changeovers, preventative maintenance and extended downtime
Performs maintenance checks and inspections of assigned equipment while production is running continuously
Works closely with production staff to help ensure the safety of all employees
Communicates to the team recurring equipment malfunctions and corrective actions taken, quality issues, and actively provides solutions
Continuously communicates with the production operators and supervisors to ensure maximum equipment productivity and product quality
Establishes positive working relationships with all co-workers to maximize teamwork
Other duties as assigned
Requirements
Ability to utilize schematics while troubleshooting equipment issues
High level of mechanical aptitude
Basic electrical skills
Ability to follow directions well and work independently within a team environment
High attention to detail
Ability to work quickly and methodically
Strong work ethic
Good organizational skills
Ability to work in a safe manner
Ability to read, write and speak English
Ability to work overtime, nights and/or weekends, as needed
Preferred Qualifications :
Minimum of 3 years of experience in a manufacturing environment
Experience with hydraulics and pumps
Experience with Programmable Logic Controllers
Experience with Good Manufacturing (GMP) and/or Safe Quality Food (SQF) practices
HVAC experience
Ammonia refrigeration experience
Physical Demands:
Must be able to regularly lift 50lbs
Ability to stand, walk, reach, and move around machinery for prolonged periods of time
Ability to work in varying working climates, i.E., temperatures may vary from hot to very cold
Benefits
Fresca offers a competitive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, short-term disability, life insurance, 401 (K) with match, years of service bonuses, and more.
Applicants will be required to pass a pre-employment drug test and background check.
Fresca Mexican Foods is an Equal Opportunity Employer.