The Pictsweet Company is looking for maintenance technicians with a strong work ethic and excellent attendance to join our vegetable processing facility in Bells, TN. Team members strive to produce quality branded products in a fast-paced, safe, and clean environment. This position is for an off-shift schedule. Candidates will need to be available to work different hours than the normal production shift.

Responsibilities:

• Maintain and repair hydraulic systems, weigh machines, packaging machines, metal detectors, pneumatic systems, material handling systems, electrical controls and PLC’s

• Actively develop solutions to limit operational downtime

• Responsible for the daily maintenance and repair of assigned packaging line(s) to ensure optimum production and quality standards

• Evaluates mechanical performance and assist in planning appropriate adjustments

• Maintains appropriate mechanical records and reports

• Responsible for special projects as assigned

• Communicates frequently with plant supervision regarding production. Anticipates and resolves problems.

• Ensures a safe work place. Follows Pictsweet Hazardous Communication Plan, Lock-out/Tag-out Program, Process Safety Management Plan, and all applicable safety standards

• Works cooperatively with supervisors, maintenance personnel, machine operators and production workers to ensure the optimal performance of packaging machines and other equipment

Experience:

• Must have 2 years’ experience in high-speed production environment.

• Prefer experience in hydraulic systems, pneumatic systems, weigh machines, metal detectors, high-speed production equipment, material handling systems, electrical controls and PLC’s.

• Having knowledge of food packaging equipment, principles, quality control, HACCP and GMP’s is a plus.

• Must be proficient in the diagnosis, repair, and maintenance of basic mechanical and related electrical systems.

Benefits:

• 401K

• 401K Match

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

• Paid Holidays

• Paid Vacation and Sick Time

Qualifications:

Cognitive & Psychological

• Must be able to communicate effectively in writing and verbally in English.

• Must be able to understand basic mathematical computation.

• Must have a practical understanding of mechanical operations, hydraulic systems, pneumatic systems, electrical controls, computer controls and programmable logic controls (PLC).

• The above knowledge is normally gained through high school and post high school training, such as a technical school diploma, craft apprenticeship, or other specialized training.

• Must be able to excel in a cooperative team environment

Physical

• Standing for extended period.

• Able to work in cold environment (30-40 degrees).

• Able to lift up to 75 pounds.

*As determined by “fit for duty” assessment by medical professional.

Other

• Be willing to work extended hours as needed (including weekend and holidays).

Job ID: 2022-1857

External Company URL: https://pictsweetfarms.com/

Street: 35 Dawson St