Custom Foods is the leading frozen dough manufacturer in De Soto, KS. We employ Great Dough Heroes, and are looking for another person to join our squad! The Maintenance Technician p erforms routine and preventative maintenance and repairs to ensure food safety, and minor and major repairs of all building equipment and/or supervises licensed workers. The ideal candidate will be comfortable collaborating with the Operations Team to ensure machines are up and running to meeting production schedules. A background in electricity is preferred, though not required.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Performs preventive maintenance procedures on building mechanical equipment on a scheduled basis. Inspects belts, checks fluid levels, replaces filter, greases bearing, seals etc.
- Completes daily, weekly and monthly checks on equipment and maintains records of scheduled maintenance procedures.
- The maintenance tech is responsible for ensuring all facility repairs are completed in a timely manner.
- Responds to emergency maintenance requests as required. Maintains records of scheduled maintenance procedures and lot numbers.
- Assists with renovation/remodeling of building repairs, painting, and new equipment installation.
- May obtain estimates for supplies, repair parts, orders parts as need.
- Maintains vendor relationships.
- Follows company GMP policies.
- Responsible for ensuring food safety, food quality and food defense.
- This position is first shift - approximately 5am-3pm
Education and Experience
- Certification in mechanical engineering or a similar field required, OR
- 4-years of previous work experience in an industrial maintenance technician position.
- In-depth knowledge of mechanical and electrical systems maintenance.
- Knowledge of parametric and industrial control systems.
- Familiarity with OSHA safety standards and regulations.
- Excellent troubleshooting skills.
- Good communication skills.
- Ability to lift and manipulate heavy equipment.
- Good time-management skills.
We offer Company-Paid:
- Medical Insurance
- Life Insurance/AD&D
- Short-Term Disability Insurance
- Long-Term Disability Insurance
- Further Training and Certifications, at company's expense
Additional Insurances Include:
- Dental
- Vision
- Accident
- Hospital Confinement
- Cancer
- Critical Illness
- Group Family Life Insurance Plans
- Whole Life
- Identity Theft Protection/Insurance
- Legal Insurance
- Employee Assistance Program
- Paid Time Off & Holiday Pay
- 401k and Employer Match Options