2nd Shift Maintenance Technician - Beverage Manufacturing

Fortress Nutrition is actively hiring for a 2nd Shift Maintenance Technician to work on our Beverage Canning Line. The right candidate will have previous experience in machine maintenance in the food and beverage industry, be mechanically inclined and stable work history with previous employers.

The right candidate will also be able to train on 1st or 2nd shift for 1-2 months and be able to be flexible with their schedule based on production needs.

Training Schedule :

1st Shift Monday-Friday; 2 : 00pm-10 : 30pm or 2 : 00pm-12 : 30am, OT and weekends as needed

Standard Schedule :

2nd Shift Monday-Friday; 2 : 00pm-10 : 30pm or 2 : 00pm-12 : 30am, OT and weekends as needed

Job Summary : Working as part of the Maintenance team under the supervision of the Maintenance Supervisor, the Maintenance Technician is responsible for supporting the day-to-day production-related activities by maintaining, diagnosing, and repairing equipment within the facility.

What you will do :

• Troubleshoot and repair and production lines and equipment using mechanical and electrical knowledge
• Complete product setups and changeovers; support general operations as needed
• Ensure all GMP and HACCP guidelines are adhered to by production staff when the Production Supervisor is unavailable
• Execute a preventative maintenance schedule for the upkeep of machines and facility equipment
• Conduct repairs and preventative maintenance to minimize interference with production operations and maximize uptime
• Complete minor plumbing, carpentry, and electrical repairs to the building as needed
• Conduct root cause failure analysis and engage with vendors to troubleshoot machinery
• Visually inspect and test machinery and equipment for accuracy and defects
• Monitor equipment for unusual sounds or movements to detect malfunctions and diagnose issues
• Dismantle defective machines and install new or repaired parts according to specifications and blueprints
• Maintain records of issues and maintenance completed on machines
• Provided both guidance and tactical assistance to the supervisors and production personnel in the repair, maintenance, and installation, including daily process problem solving
• Apply understanding of how a system should work and how changes in conditions, operations, and the environment will affect outcomes to identify options and the best solution
• Respond quickly to production line calls and resolves issues promptly; communicate progress to leadership as appropriate
• Adjust functional parts of machinery and control equipment to make them work more efficiently
• Follow standards for food safety and food quality production according to GMP, CFR, as well as the regulations of major customers and governmental agencies such as OSHA, FDA, and EPA
• Comply with all safety and quality regulations, reporting issues to the Maintenance Manager
• Perform all other duties as assigned

What We're Looking for :

To apply for this position, please email your resume directly to careers@fortressllc.com

Fortress Nutrition is an equal opportunity employer.