Maintenance Technician Swing Shift

Fresca Mexican Foods is a premier manufacturer of tortillas, wraps, and chips. Our SQF-certified world-class facility is located in Caldwell, Idaho. For 45 years, Fresca has been manufacturing and supplying our customers with the highest quality products using the finest ingredients and time-tested formulations, manufacturing processes, and freezing techniques. Today, Fresca produces about 4 million tortillas daily, employs over 200 full-time employees, and serves customers worldwide.

Compensation:

Base Pay: $19.00 - $32.00 per hour depending on experience

Shift differential = $3.00 per hour (paid for hours worked between 5:30 PM – 5:30 AM)

Work schedule:

Tuesday through Saturday.

2:00 P.M. to 10:30 P.M.

Training schedule:

Monday through Friday.

6:00 A.M. – 2:30 P.M.

*Some weekend work may be required during the training period.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Analyzes mechanical and electrical equipment issues and takes corrective action
• Makes necessary equipment adjustments to maintain maximum production efficiency and quality
• Performs preventative maintenance as scheduled and repairs and/or documents other equipment issues observed
• Logs repairs and PMs appropriately in our Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS)
• Inspects and tests production equipment after repairs, changeovers, preventative maintenance and extended downtime
• Performs maintenance checks and inspections of assigned equipment while production is running continuously
• Works closely with production staff to help ensure the safety of all employees
• Communicates to the team recurring equipment malfunctions and corrective actions taken, quality issues, and actively provides solutions
• Continuously communicates with the production operators and supervisors to ensure maximum equipment productivity and product quality
• Establishes positive working relationships with all co-workers to maximize teamwork
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements

• Ability to utilize schematics while troubleshooting equipment issues
• High level of mechanical aptitude
• Basic electrical skills
• Ability to follow directions well and work independently within a team environment
• High attention to detail
• Ability to work quickly and methodically
• Strong work ethic
• Good organizational skills
• Ability to work in a safe manner
• Ability to read, write and speak English
• Ability to work overtime, nights and/or weekends, as needed

Preferred Qualifications:

• Minimum of 3 years of experience in a manufacturing environment
• Experience with hydraulics and pumps
• Experience with Programmable Logic Controllers
• Experience with Good Manufacturing (GMP) and/or Safe Quality Food (SQF) practices
• HVAC experience
• Ammonia refrigeration experience

Physical Demands:

• Must be able to regularly lift 50lbs
• Ability to stand, walk, reach, and move around machinery for prolonged periods of time
• Ability to work in varying working climates, i.e., temperatures may vary from hot to very cold

Benefits

• Fresca offers a competitive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, short-term disability, life insurance, 401 (K) with match, years of service bonuses, and more.
• Applicants will be required to pass a pre-employment drug test and background check.
• Fresca Mexican Foods is an Equal Opportunity Employer.