Maintenance Technician

Are you a hardworking, motivated, self-starter with a strong desire to be part of a stable, supportive, fast paced team? We offer opportunities for a long-term career, with consistent hours and opportunity for growth.

What Ever Fresh Fruit Company offers 

• Overtime is available
• Dedicated Employee Development Specialist to assist with career growth
• Opportunities for advancement
• A leadership team that works alongside you for continued support
• Employee recognition programs

Ever Fresh Fruit Company offers employer paid: 

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Short-term disability
• Life insurance plan
• Vacation and sick time
• 8 paid holidays
• Tuition reimbursement 
• Generous 401(k) match

About us

We work closely with our customers to create unique flavor elements to ice cream bases and yogurt preps. Many of our ingredients end up in easily recognizable brands on the store shelf as we produce for both international corporations as well as smaller, local brands.  Our Research and Development is done in-house so we get to witness the whole process from ideation to creation.  We support regional trade organizations, source locally when appropriate and help to bring healthy food to people’s tables.

Maintenance Technician

Department:  Maintenance

Status: Non-exempt

Employee Classification:  Regular Full-time

Reports To:  Maintenance Manager

Supervisory Responsibilities:  None

Shift: Tuesday through Saturday, 1:00pm to 10:00pm

Job Summary:  The Maintenance Technician will monitor, repair and maintain the plant’s production equipment as well as perform maintenance on the facility and its utilities. This includes performing preventative, corrective, and diagnostic maintenance tasks on assigned equipment, setting up and testing equipment for startup and inspecting, lubricating and making necessary repairs to equipment.  Successful candidates will be required to use their troubleshooting skills and experience to resolve technical, mechanical, electrical, and programming problems that may occur.

Essential Functions:

1. 1. Perform all tasks in a safe manner.  This is not only an essential function but a condition of employment.
   2. Adhere to all company policies, GMPs, and SOPs
   3. The ability to work with a team, understand and apply basic mechanical concepts and accept training and constructive criticism are imperative.  The following functions are expected to be achievable with reasonable training and guidance.
   4. Troubleshoot and maintain processing equipment both mechanical and electrical
   5. Inspect, recognize potential problems and take appropriate action to prevent component failure
   6. Monitor machinery to minimize unplanned downtime, anticipate and solve problems in a timely manner, and identify opportunities for improvement
   7. Assist team leaders and machine operators in efficient line start up and equipment adjustments
   8. Perform building maintenance and repairs as needed
   9. Maintain documentation related to maintenance tasks
   10. Weld and fabricate machinery when necessary
   11. Maintenance, repair, service or installation may include but not limited to:
       1. VF Drives
       2. Pumps / motors
       3. Conveyor systems
       4. AC / DC controls
       5. Pneumatics
       6. Frequency control drives
       7. Hydraulic and electrical equipment
       8. Refrigeration / Freezer systems and controls
       9. Electronic controls
   12. Boiler controls
   13. Collaborate with the Maintenance Supervisor to schedule and develop routine and preventative maintenance schedules.
   14. Work closely with new hires, train, evaluate and document their progress to ensure they are capable of performing maintenance functions prior to allowing them to work on equipment unsupervised.
   15. Manage the routine and preventative maintenance of the plant equipment.
   16. Maintain the schedule and adjust accordingly to maintain a positive work/life balance in conjunction with the flexibility requirements of customer demands.
   17. POC for team members requiring assistance with non-standard work, emergency repairs and vendor contact.
   18. Set the pace for the team with regards to work ethics, safety, GMPs and attitude.
   19. Assist team members when faced with challenges they are unable to overcome.
        

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

1. High School Diploma or GED required. Some college coursework preferred
2. 2+ years maintenance mechanic experience
3. Experience in a production/manufacturing environment preferred
4. MIG / TIG welding and fabrication of stainless preferred
5. Limited Maintenance Electrician (LME) License preferred but not required
6. Forklift experience preferred
7. Knowledge of mechanical systems and components including chains, sprockets, gears, bushings, bearings, gear boxes and other moving parts
8. Bilingual is a plus (English/Spanish)
9. Problem solving and diagnosis skills
10. Strong oral and written communication skills and the ability to work effectively with coworkers, supervisors and department managers required
11. Basic math skills
12. Self-starter, ability to work alone
13. Good organizational skills and detail-oriented
14. Availability and willingness to work flexible job hours as needed
     

Working Conditions/Physical Factors:

1. Exposure to wet and/or humid conditions. 
2. Worker may be exposed to a loud working environment.
3. Worker may be exposed to hazards in the workplace such as proximity to equipment conducting extreme heat, moving parts and electrical current.
4. Must be able to work in an environment containing allergens (nuts, milk, wheat, etc.)
5. Must be able to stand or walk for prolonged periods of time.
6. Occasionally required to use hands and fingers.
7. Frequently required to talk or hear.
8. Frequently required to taste and smell.
9. Frequently required to lift / push / pull / carry weight up to 50 lbs.
10. Specific vision abilities required for this job include: close vision, distance vision, and color vision.
11. Exposure to moving mechanical parts.
12. Exposure to fumes or airborne particles.

Other Duties as Assigned:

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee.