Job Description

BrightPet- Lisbon, a member of the BrightPet Nutrition Group, manufactures premium and super-premium pet foods for U.S. and international markets. Our top-of-the-line ingredient options and state-of-the-art American manufacturing operations ensure the quality of every recipe we produce.

Job Summary:

The Maintenance Technician will be responsible for the repair, maintenance, and efficient operation of all equipment at the BrightPet- Lisbon facility. The maintenance technician will be responsible for evaluating and executing a preventative maintenance schedule for all equipment. In addition, the maintenance technician will be responsible for repair of equipment, replacement parts fabrication, and maintaining the overall condition of all equipment within the facility.

This is a second shift position working 3pm - 11 pm Sunday through Thursday.

Essential Functions:

Ensures the efficient operation of building, machinery, and mechanical equipment by completing preventative maintenance requirements on building, equipment, and related machinery to minimize unscheduled downtime of production capabilities, while maximizing the useful lives of the facilities and equipment. Efficiently and effectively responds to the malfunctions of machinery and mechanical equipment to ensure that production can resume as quickly as possible. Removal and replacement of defective components by deactivation and disassembly of all equipment in a safe and efficient manner. While performing repair operations, review other equipment systems and components to determine what, if any, other procedures should be performed while the equipment is down. Minimize downtime of equipment and related machinery by executing preventative maintenance plans and schedules. Location of or fabrication of repair parts for equipment as dictated by needs. Works with external vendors and external repair and maintenance personnel to ensure the timely and proper repair of equipment. Other duties as assigned. Salary commensurate based on experience.
Qualifications:

Must have a strong industrial maintenance background that includes both mechanical and electrical knowledge and experience. Strong mathematical, analytical, and problem-solving skills. Maintains a safe and clean work environment by complying with corporate policies, procedures, and work instructions. Willing to work as part of a team to ensure attainment of corporate goals. Must be willing to attend training and certification courses to gain additional skills and experience. HVAC certification is desirable. Electrical or electronics certifications are preferred. Experience working with PLC's a plus. A minimum of 2 years of experience in the industrial maintenance field is required. A combination of experience and education will be considered when reviewing all candidates.
Specific Requirements:

Must be available to work overtime, nights, and weekends as dictated by job requirements. Must always prioritize both human and food safety. Assist other maintenance personnel as required. Reliable attendance is required with flexibility to work off shifts as needed. Must have and maintain a valid driver's license and insurance.
Dominant Physical Requirements & Essential Job Functions: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is constantly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb ladders/stairs; balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; talk or hear or smell. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 55 pounds.

Work Environment: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to cold and hot/humid temperatures within the plant and outside, moving mechanical parts and vibration. The noise level in the work environment can be loud.

Job Type: Full-time

Expected hours: 40 - 50 per week

Benefits:

401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Employee assistance program Employee discount Health insurance Health savings account Life insurance Paid time off Parental leave Retirement plan Vision insurance
Application Question(s):

What are your salary expectations for this position?
Experience:

Maintenance: 3 years (Preferred)
License/Certification:

Driver's License (Preferred)
Work Location: In person