Maintenance Technician

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Ohio Pet Foods , a member of the BrightPet Nutrition Group , manufactures premium and super-premium pet foods for U.S. and international markets. Our top-of-the-line ingredient options and state-of-the-art American manufacturing operations ensure the quality of every recipe we produce.

BrightPet represents a philosophy-driven partnership of contract manufacturers Ohio Pet Foods in Lisbon, Ohio, Southern Tier Pet Nutrition in Sherburne, New York, and Phoebe Products in Kiel, Wisconsin. We have united to better serve the quality-driven segment of the pet food market, guided by operational excellence, U.S. safety standards, and innovative incubators.

Ohio Pet Foods, Inc. is currently seeking an individual to work full-time in our Maintenance Department at our Lisbon, Ohio manufacturing facility. This will be a 1st shift/morning position.

Nature & Scope:

Responsible for ensuring quality products are produced by properly operating extrusion and related equipment. The position follows standard work methods and practices safe work habits to ensure production is as efficient and safe as possible.

Specific Job Responsibilities & Duties:

• Adhere to all safety requirements in the plant
• Follow all Food Safety and Good Manufacturing Practices
• Accurate completion of all required paperwork
• Maintain proper housekeeping standards of the area during shift
• Communicating effectively with team leader and peers.
• Safely Troubleshooting electrical circuits with a voltmeter
• Makes all necessary mechanical repairs on equipment, including replacement, repair, and installation of sleeves, bearings gears, shafts, pins, sheaves, pulleys, belts, etc.
• Piping installation and ability to determine correct materials for each service.
• Can read and understand piping specifications and engineering drawings.
• Safe operation of industrial equipment such as forklifts, hoists, etc.
• Ability to perform PM's and make necessary repairs to Forklifts
• Machinery repair and installation

· Troubleshoot and repair steam systems

· Basic knowledge of HVAC, Air Compressors, Boiler Systems, Liquid Handling, and Pumping

· Pump repair and installation

· Experience in using welding equipment and the ability to weld stainless steel, iron, and aluminum. General steel and sheet metal fabrication

· Knowledge of lubrication and proper uses.

· Ability to read and understand blueprints and schematics.

· Experience in using hand tools properly and safely

· Maintains and improves preventative/predictive maintenance programs

· works from all heights

• Other duties as assigned

Key Skills Required:

• Basic math skills
• Basic literacy
• Mechanical aptitude
• Basic computer operation skills
• Problem-solvingng skills
• Attention to details
• Sense of urgency
• Commitment to excellence
• High level of physical dexterity

Qualifications:

• Be 18 years of age or older
• Have a high school diploma, GED, or equivalent education. Technical degree preferable
• Must be willing and able to work and accept varying shifts and schedules, overtime as needed.
• Ability to understand and effectively communicate in the English language
• Successful completion of a substance screening and background check

Experience

• 2-5years experience in maintenance manufacturing environment preferably in a food/packaging production facility
• 2-5 years of mechanical experience in a manufacturing environment
• Additional training will be completed on the job.

Dominant Physical Requirements & Essential Job Functions:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is constantly required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb ladders/stairs; balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; talk or hear or smell. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 75 pounds and carry up to 50 pounds.

Work Environment

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to cold and hot/humid temperatures within the plant, moving mechanical parts, and vibration. The noise level in the work environment can be loud.

Other Duties
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Job Type: Full-time

Expected hours: 40 – 45 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Health savings