Maintenance Technician 2 - Night Shift

Job Description

Description

We want to hire people who care about what they do! At Central Life Sciences, we are proud to supply animal healthcare products throughout the United States. Quality is a big deal, and we cannot build a quality product without employees who work safely, show up every day and are committed to building a quality product. If that is who you are, then we want you on our team!

We are searching for a Maintenance Technician for our Dallas, TX facility, 12111 Ford Road, Dallas, TX 75234. The Maintenance Technician contributes to quality, reliability, and production schedule by maintaining and repairing the manufacturing equipment.

Pay : $30-$35 an hour, depending on experience, with a 5% shift differential for 2nd shift

Shift : Monday-Thursday, 10 hours / day (4 : 30pm to 3 : 00am), with overtime

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Answers and responds to calls for assistance from production lines and fellow maintenance technicians.
• Complete preventive maintenance requirements to ensure reliability of production machinery such as motors, pneumatic tools, conveyor systems, and production machines. Employee must be able to utilize diagrams, sketches, operations manuals, manufacturer's instructions, and engineering specifications to troubleshoot malfunctions.
• Proficiently utilize the Computerized Maintenance Management System to track and perform assigned tasks. Further the utilization of the CMMS by adding, clarifying, and updating PMs and system information.
• Calls upon engineering or OEM resources to solve equipment breakdown or malfunction issues.
• Works well with limited supervision and seeks out work when not actively engaged in assigned tasks.
• Locates root causes of problems by observing mechanical devices in operation, listening for problems, and using precision measuring and testing instruments.
• Safely disassembles, repairs, or replaces defective machine components, and ensures that repairs are complete, and the machinery is functioning properly. Determines changes in dimensional requirements of equipment components by inspecting parts, using rules, calipers, micrometers, and other measuring instruments.
• Adjust functional parts of devices and control instruments with appropriate tools.
• Fabricates repair parts by using machine shop instrumentation and equipment.
• Conserves maintenance resources by using equipment and supplies as needed to accomplish job results.
• Provides mechanical maintenance and machine operation information by answering questions and requests.
• Maintains technical knowledge by attending educational workshops, reviewing technical publications, establishing personal networks.
• Maintains a safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations.
• Contributes to team efforts by problem-solving and completing tasks on large, fast-tracked, or difficult opportunities.
• Employee must possess a positive work ethic and a desire to contribute to our overall success by being an active and collaborative contributor.

QUALIFICATIONS

WORKING CONDITIONS

BENEFITS PACKAGE & EMPLOYEE PROGRAMS

Central Garden & Pet Company (NASDAQ : CENT) (NASDAQ : CENTA) understands that home is central to life and has proudly nurtured happy and healthy homes for over 40 years. With fiscal 2024 net sales of $3.2 billion, Central is on a mission to lead the future of the Pet and Garden industries. The Companys innovative and trusted products are dedicated to helping lawns grow greener, gardens bloom bigger, pets live healthier and communities grow stronger. Central is home to a leading portfolio of more than 65 high-quality brands including Amdro, Aqueon, Cadet, Farnam, Ferry-Morse, Four Paws, Kaytee, K&H, Nylabone and Pennington, strong manufacturing and distribution capabilities and a passionate, entrepreneurial growth culture. Central is based in Walnut Creek, California and has 6,450 employees across North America and Europe. Visit www.central.com to learn more.

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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