Maintenance Technician

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We are currently hiring for a Maintenance Technician on 2nd shift for our maintenance team! Opportunity awaits you at CATALLIA MEXICAN FOODS. Do you want to work for a company that is committed to growing the capabilities of their employees while working in a diverse environment? If so, you have come to the right place.

CATALLIA CORE VALUES: Sharing our cultural traditions, Hispanic food expertise and 30 years of tortilla manufacturing experience, we work hand-in-hand with customers to deliver authentic products and innovative solutions that meet today's market needs. We honor that promise with our commitments to customer-focus collaboration, industry leading quality, innovation and team empowerment, high ethics and integrity in all partnerships, and proven food safety and personal safety standards.

This is a hands-on position and will require that the individual troubleshoot, service, repair, and adjust automated equipment and building systems. The individual will contribute to a consistent, safe, and productive work environment and adhere to operational and personnel policies and procedures. With a focus on the success of the overall operation, the individual will work closely with the maintenance team to handle repairs of automated equipment and other scheduled maintenance activities.

• Contribute to an effective, predictive, and preventative maintenance program (including repair, modification, and installation of equipment) to improve production efficiency and ensure optimum machine time availability. This includes Robotics, Automated Processing Equipment, HVAC systems, Refrigeration Systems and other plant operational systems.
• Regularly inspect plant facilities, production support systems and equipment to support effective plant operation. Respond to line calls from production to assist with equipment uptime.
• Occasionally communicate and work with outside contractors.
• Maintain facility and equipment for safety (food and teammate) issues and respond appropriately.
• Contribute to a fully operational maintenance shop by communicating needs and keeping the area neat and organized.
• Communicate effectively with maintenance team members from other shifts to ensure clarity and continuity.
• Follow instructions as directed by the Maintenance Manager or a designate of the Maintenance Manager.

• Promote all plant safety, GMPs and food safety policies and procedures
• Actively participate in Food Safety and Food Defense related activities
• Perform additional duties as directed

• High school graduate or equivalent
• 1-2 year Technical Certification in maintenance mechanics, electricity, electronics, or 3-4 years of industrial maintenance experience
• Experience in a food production or bakery environment is a big plus
• Experience with building and automated equipment with a high mechanical aptitude
• Experience with automated food processing equipment is a plus
• TIG welding and fabrication skills required
• Troubleshooting mechanical, some lighter electrical control with the use of a volt meter, sensors, motors, etc.

• Proficiency in equipment evaluation, installation, maintenance and repair
• Ability to identify problems and react appropriately
• Commitment to process improvement
• Proficiency with a wide range of tools and applications

• Ability to work alone or on teams
• Hands-on individual
• Self-motivated
• Flexibility
• Excellent interpersonal communication skills
• Attention to detail
• Integrity

• Stand/Walking:
  Continuously (6-8 hours or more)
• Grasp:
  Continuously (6-8 hours or more)
• Pull/Push:
  Occasional
• Lift/Carry:
  Continuously/Frequently up to 50 lbs
• Physical Environment:
  Continuously – work around moving machinery, in a temperature controlled 75-degree environment

CATALLIA MEXICAN FOODS is an Equal/Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will be considered regardless of race, national origin, color, religion, age, genetics, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or veteran status.