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 performs 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 second shift - approximately 3pm-1am
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
