1st Shift Maintenance Technician

Fortress Nutrition is actively hiring for a 1st Shift Maintenance Technician to work on our Beverage Canning Line.

The right candidate will have previous experience in machine maintenance in the food and beverage industry, be mechanically inclined and have a stable work history with previous employers.

The right candidate will be able to be accountable to the Company's weekend on call needs and expected 50-hour work week. Overtime is paid after 40 hours per week, and double pay after 50 hours per week and on weekends!

Training Schedule:

1st Shift; Monday-Friday; 6:00am-2:30pm (additional 2 hours of OT provided daily)

Standard Schedule:

1st Shift; Monday-Friday; 8:00am-4:30pm (additional 2 hours of OT provided daily)

Job Summary: Working as part of the Maintenance team and under the supervision of the Maintenance Lead, the Maintenance Technician is responsible for supporting the day-to-day production related activities by maintaining, diagnosing, repairing and executing preventive maintenance on equipment within the facility to minimize interference with production operations and maximize up-time.

What You'll Do:

• Troubleshoot, maintain, and repair high-speed production lines and equipment using mechanical and electrical knowledge to ensure overall equipment repair needs are addressed in a quick, efficient manner with strong sense of urgency to avoid downtime.
• Complete product setups and changeovers; Support general operations as needed.
• Ensure all GMP and HACCP guidelines are adhered to by production staff when the Production Supervisor is unavailable.
• Execute and document a preventative maintenance schedule for the upkeep of machines and facilities equipment; Record repairs to include disassembly, cleaning, reassembly, calibration, etc.
• Conduct repairs, perform routine maintenance on equipment, and execute preventive maintenance to determine when and what kind of maintenance is needed to minimize interference with production operations and maximize up-time.
• Replace defective parts and adjust functional parts or clearances and alignment of moving parts to make them work more efficiently.
• Complete general building repair, including but not limited to: minor plumbing, carpentry, and electrical repairs to the building as needed.
• Conduct root cause failure analysis to determine cause and plan repair or corrective procedures; Engage with vendors to troubleshoot machinery.
• Visually inspect and test machinery and equipment for accuracy and defects.
• Monitor equipment for unusual sounds or movements to detect malfunctions and diagnose issues.
• Dismantle defective machines and install new or repaired parts according to specifications, blueprints, machine and equipment drawings, and detailed instructions; Study and understand blueprints and manufacturers' manuals to determine correct installation while demonstrating equipment functions to line operators.
• Maintain complete, detailed, and accurate records of issues and maintenance completed on machines.
• Provide both guidance and tactical assistance to the supervisors and production personnel in the repair, maintenance, and installations including daily process problem-solving.
• Apply understanding of how a system should work and how changes in conditions, operations, and the environment will affect outcomes to identify options and best solution.
• Respond quickly with strong sense of urgency to production line calls and resolves issues promptly; Communicate progress to leadership as appropriate.
• Maintain and ensure spare parts inventory of critical parts and components is accurate; Immediately notify Maintenance Lead of any/all critical replenishment needs.
• Follow standards for food safety and food quality production according to GMP, CFR, as well as the regulations of major customers and governmental agencies such as OSHA, FDA and EPA.
• Comply with all safety and quality regulations, reporting issues to the Operations Manager, Director of Operations, or COO immediately.
• Perform all other duties as assigned by leadership.

What We're Looking for:

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent required; 2-year degree in Mechanical or Electrical preferred
• 3+ years' of industrial maintenance experience, preferably in food/beverage industry, dietary supplement or pharmaceutical manufacturing, or bottle/canning facility
• Familiarity with food safety/quality programs such as GMP and CFR is strongly desired
• Experience in electrical, mechanical, high-speed packaging and PLC is preferred
• Must be able to work under minimal supervision while staying on task, adapting to changes in priorities, and demonstrating a strong sense of urgency
• Ability to communicate effectively and timely with operations personnel and leadership
• Great problem-solver with the ability to work both independently and collaboratively
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with multiple priorities and deadlines
• Ability to use hands to finger, handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; converse and listen; sit; stand; walk; kneel; bend at waist
• Required to lift, carry, move, push or pull materials, product or equipment weighing up to 50 pounds as needed
• Must be able to work overtime and weekends as needed to support the production line operations

Why Fortress Nutrition - Check out our Benefits & Perks!!

• Paid Time Off (PTO) Package
• 8 Paid Holidays
• Double Time Pay for 50+ Hours Per Week & Weekends!
• Comprehensive Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance for You & Your Family
• HSA Plan Option with Quarterly Company Contribution
• Company Paid Life & AD&D Insurance & Short- and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• 401(k) Plan with Company Match & Aggressive ROI
• Employee Assistance Program
• $1,000 Referral Bonus - Uncapped

To apply for this position, please email your resume or qualifications directly to careers@fortressllc.com.

Fortress Nutrition is an Equal Opportunity Employer.