Maintenance Technician III (non-exempt)

Job Description

Job Description

Company Overview : Ethos Pet Brands is the parent company of Natural Balance® and Canidae® pet brands. By joining forces under Ethos Pet Brands, these premium pet food brands strengthen their commitment to delivering the highest quality nutrition. We believe in the power of strong brands to connect with pet parents and create meaningful experiences. As an Associate Brand Manager, you'll play a crucial role in driving our brand strategies, building customer loyalty, and contributing to the overall success of our company.

The Maintenance Tech III will work out of our Brownwood Texas manufacturing facility, and report to the Maintenance Manager. The key responsibilities and duties of this position include, but are not limited to :

• Responsible for mechanical repairs, troubleshooting, and performing regular preventative maintenance and electrical work as assigned and promptly. Examples include changing bearings, seals, and shafts, along with replacing hardware, reading wire diagrams, and wiring motors
• Analyze machine error messages and information obtained from operators to diagnose equipment issues
• Follow and comply with machine / facility Standard Operation Procedures (SOP) Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), and company safety policies. This includes reporting accidents, property damage, or near misses to a supervisor
• Maintain a clean work environment after the completion of a task
• Respond to maintenance requests submitted via the reporting app or communicated by the production team and ensure to document the repair / maintenance within the maintenance records.
• Perform routine maintenance of machines and parts, such as inspecting drivers, motors, or belts, checking fluid levels, replacing filters, or doing other preventative maintenance actions
• Report and document issues that require escalation when needed
• Prioritize maintenance requests based on impact on the production schedule
• Help maintain parts inventory for the facility
• Support production line and general operation teams on a variety of projects when needed
• Research / troubleshoot maintenance issues using repair manuals, equipment schematics, and other available resources to diagnose machine malfunctions
• Other duties as assigned

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Ethos is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.