Maintenance Technician I- Night Shift

Company: Wellpet, LLC
Location: Mishawaka
Posted on: April 30, 2021

Job Description:

About WellPetWellPet is home to the family of premium pet food and treat brands including Wellness--, Old Mother Hubbard--, Eagle Pack--, Holistic Select-- and Sojos--. For more than 100 years, WellPet has delivered on the promise of doing whatever it takes to make the healthiest natural products for the pets that depends on us. Today, our team of animal lovers, nutritionists and vets are committed to carrying forth our strong heritage, continuing to find new ways to bring innovation, nutritional excellence and product quality to our family of natural brands, always putting pet health first.Within the last decade, we officially have become the #1 independent, 100% family-owned natural pet food company in the United States and remain focused on delivering great products and innovation that will continue to differentiate and drive growth for the pet specialty channel.As we continue to find new ways to bring innovation and nutritional excellence to our products, we are always looking for talented and creative people to join our mission. We look beyond the skill set of the job, and want to work with fellow teammates who share in our love of animals, our passion for quality and our desire to make a difference in the community we share with our pets. If you want to be part of a dynamic growing company with strong values and a commitment to strive for excellence in all we do, then come and join the WellPet team!Position Summary: The Maintenance Technician I will be responsible for the set-up, repairs, and preventative maintenance of all production and fill/finish equipment, as well as, building and grounds repair and upkeep.Position Description (Responsibilities):* Execute the CMMS preventive maintenance program of all equipment associated with the production and facility areas.* Maintain, organize and replenish strategic inventory of spare parts.* Recommend and implement changes to work policies and equipment procedures.* Perform, recommend, and establish cost effective PM procedures to maintain and improve equipment/system functionality.* Help develop and review PMs and SOPs.* Support more senior Maintenance Technicians in larger equipment repairs.* Perform routine greasing and lubrication maintenance on equipment.* Perform equipment maintenance, grounds work and facility support.* Perform preventive maintenance, grounds work, and facility support.* Properly document all work in CMMS system.* Assist more senior Maintenance Technicians and outside support contractors.* Perform additional job related duties as required.Position Requirements:* Experience in the follow areas is required:- Basic mechanical competency skills- knowledge of tools and their use and a general understanding of how things work mechanically.- Basic electrical competency skills- general understanding of how electricity works.* Previous experience in a food environment is preferred.* Ability to follow instructions precisely, recognize deviations and recommend corrective action.* Ability to troubleshoot machinery.* Computer literate and proficient in MS Office and other relevant electronic systems.* Strong time management and organizational skills.* Ability to multitask and consistently meet deadlines.* Well-developed attention to detail, ability to maintain accurate records and proofreading skills.* Ability to communicate effectively with others, both written and verbally in English.

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