Maintenance Technician

Company Description

Garner Foods, renowned for its signature product "Texas Pete" hot sauce, began in 1929 when Thad W. Garner purchased a barbecue stand with a unique sauce recipe. Over the years, the business grew as Thad's family helped distribute the sauce across North Carolina. The brand became famous for its flavorful and spicy hot sauce, which remains a beloved staple in the Southeast.

Role Description

This full-time, on-site role located in Winston-Salem, NC is for a Maintenance Technician. The Maintenance Technician will perform routine and preventative maintenance on equipment and machinery, ensuring optimal operation. Other responsibilities include troubleshooting and repairing mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic systems, maintaining maintenance logs, and adhering to safety protocols and regulations. Collaboration with the operations team to minimize downtime and enhance productivity is also part of the job.

Qualifications

·        High School diploma or equivalent.

·        Experience in food processing, with expertise in troubleshooting and repairing production equipment with sophisticated control systems, required

·        Highly skilled in mechanical and pneumatic flow, installation of packaging machinery related to robotics, and proper machine operating and adjusting procedures.

·        Knowledgeable in repairing and troubleshooting various pumps, including centrifugal, PD, sine, and diaphragm types.

·        Experience with automated conveyor systems, preventive maintenance, PLC programs, and familiarity with the National Electric Code (NEC).

·        Proficient in communication, both written and verbal, with the ability to work effectively as part of a Self-Directed work team.

·        Must have working knowledge of CMMS platforms, preferably LIMBLE, and possesses general mechanical, electrical, and logic knowledge.

·        Basic skills in plumbing, metalworking, and general facilities/building maintenance.

·        Follow site Environmental and Safety policies, including LOTO, Machine Guarding, PPE requirements, and maintenance safety guidelines.

·         Ability to contribute to Production Improvement, Associate Involvement, and Temporary Teams as needed.

·        Ability to work well with others in a fast paced, dynamic environment.

• Ability to be respectful, approachable and team oriented while building strong working relationships within a positive work environment.



·        Troubleshoots, diagnoses, and resolves maintenance failures using assembly drawings, P&IDs, manuals, and electrical principles like VFDs and PLCs.

·        Utilizes basic plumbing, metalworking, and general facilities/building maintenance knowledge as needed.

·        Operates and maintains devices such as gauges, temperature sensors, pressure transmitters, transducers, and flow meters.

·        Trains new Associates and team members on essential maintenance skills and assists with equipment troubleshooting.

·        Maintains a safe and orderly work area in compliance with GMP and Safety guidelines.

·        Supports operations by assisting with production needs and training Associates on basic equipment troubleshooting.

• Performs other related duties as assigned by management.