Maintenance Technician (2nd Shift)

At Häns Kissle, we strive to deliver the simple goodness of home in every bite. Founded in 1984, Häns Kissle began as the regional commissary for a small, high-end grocery chain in New England, MA, crafting fresh, upscale prepared foods and deli salads. Nearly 40 years later, we are still in the kitchen in our 112,000-square-foot facility, cooking up delicious foods with an uncompromising commitment to quality and service but now on a national level.

PURPOSE:

Maintenance Technicians are responsible for performing preventive maintenance and corrective repairs on mechanical, electrical, compressed air, HVAC, and building/facility systems to minimize unplanned production downtime. Maintenance Technicians support production teams through a partnership to ensure optimal equipment performance and effectiveness.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Follows all Hans Kissle safety, GMP and quality assurance policies/procedures
• Ensures operation of machinery and mechanical equipment by completing preventive maintenance requirements on motors, gear boxes, pneumatic tools, conveyor systems, and production/packaging machines.
• Performs set-ups, adjustments, and calibrations to manufacturing/packaging equipment to ensure optimal performance
• Diagnoses production equipment failures to determine root cause
• Develop and train machine/equipment operators in TPM operator activities such as clean, inspect, lube (CIL)
• Locates root cause of problems by observing mechanical devices in operation.
• Dismantles and assembles production equipment for sanitation processes
• Maintains a safe and clean work environment by complying with procedures, GMP’s and regulations
• Fabricates repair parts by using machine shop tools, instrumentation, and equipment
• Maintains continuity among production teams by documenting and communicating production equipment issues
• Documents all work and spare parts consumption in computerized maintenance management system (CMMS)
• Technician levels are based on technical skills assessments and experience

Qualifications:

• Minimum of 1-3 years' experience in mechanical field or as trades person (i.e., electrical, HVAC, plumbing/heating)
• High School Diploma. Post secondary trade school or training preferred
• Advanced degree in Engineering preferred
• Experience in food manufacturing cGMP’s
• Ability to read blueprints, electrical schematics, and technical manuals
• Has working knowledge of Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS)
• Proficient in Microsoft Office suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
• Must have excellent organizational skills
• Must have excellent communication skills

Conclusion:

Our team of Maintenance Technicians play a vital role here at Hans Kissle in ensuring we meet our customer commitments of on-time delivery and superior quality in the products we produce/sell. The Maintenance Technicians work together to provide a safe, efficient, and quality working environment throughout our operations.

Hans Kissle takes pride in its people and products. We strongly believe in our philosophy to uphold the highest level of integrity in everything we do. Each employee is expected to understand and act appropriately per our philosophy and policies. This job description reflects essential functions assigned by management which are subject to change at any time.

We Take Care of Our Team

Position offers a starting hourly rate of $35.00 to $42.00

Actual pay offered is dependent on knowledge, skills, and experience.

Benefits include annual bonus incentive; 401k company contribution with company match up to 5%, paid time off; company recognized paid holidays; up to 12 weeks paid parental bonding leave; employee assistance program; comprehensive healthcare plans and wellness programs; pet insurance, legal shield and identity theft protection; short-term and long-term disability plans.

Hans Kissle takes pride in its people and product. We strongly believe in our philosophy to uphold the highest level of integrity in everything we do. Each employee is expected to understand and act appropriately per our philosophy and policies. This job description reflects essential functions assigned by management which are subject to change at any time

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