Maintenance Tech I - Dawn Foods : Job Details

Dawn Foods is a global leader in bakery manufacturing and ingredients distribution. As the partner of choice for inspiring bakery success, we help customers grow their business through meaningful partnerships, research-driven insights and innovations, and products and expertise they can depend on. As a family-owned company, our commitments to our people, products, customers, and corporate values, are all part of our recipe for success. Why work for Dawn Foods? PEOPLE. CUSTOMERS. PRODUCTS. Why should you apply? We invest in you!

• Industry-leading health insurance on Day 1!
• Competitive Pay of $28.35/hour with a $2/hour shift differential
• 401(K) + company match
• 10 Paid Company Holidays
• Paid Time Off
• Professional training
• Family-owned business over 100 years in service
• An opportunity for career advancement, working as part of an empowering workforce

Shift Schedule: 8p - 6:30a- 40 hours per week with rotating weekends. Every other weekend is 3 days off. Job Purpose and Overview As a Maintenance Tech I, you will be responsible for safely installing, maintaining, and repairing industrial machinery, equipment and electrical devices for a food Manufacturing facility that operates 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. The most qualified candidate will be responsible for keeping lines running, maintaining the equipment, and improving upon existing processes. What Does It Take to be a Maintenance Tech I at Dawn Foods? Below are the minimum qualifications to be a fit for this job.

• High school diploma or general education degree GED
• 1-3 years of Maintenance experience preferred.
• Experience installing, troubleshooting, testing and repairing electronic devices used in low voltage.
• Able to use shop tools and equipment such as lathe, drill press, cutting torch, welder (sanitary TIG a plus), hand drill, reciprocating saw, grinder, etc.
• Experience with sweat pipe plumbing, dry wall, framing, basic welding, working on roof leaks, etc.
• Must be able to operate a computer and standard software such as Excel.
• Possess and utilizes personal tool set
• Must be able to handle many diversified tasks at one time and correctly prioritize conflicting, time sensitive tasks.

What You'll Do as a Maintenance Tech I

• Works safely and fosters a culture of safety
• Understand and follow OSHA regulations as it pertains to all aspects of maintenance (example: Lock Out Tag Out (LOTO), Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), etc.)
• Establishes good communication with all Dawn team members. Maintains and demonstrates a positive and consistent attitude.
• Works closely with other departments to maintain an efficient operation.
• Answers floor calls to investigate and resolve issues. Communicates with Lead/Supervisor if the issue cannot be resolved in a timely manner.
• Addresses issues as they arise and responds to team members in a timely manner.
• Performs preventative maintenance on equipment as assigned. Completes scheduled work orders on time.
• Responsible for logging work into Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS).
• Asks questions to fully understand expectations. Follows up with management staff members to ensure alignment when needed.
• Notifies the maintenance supervisor or manager of any concerns regarding team members or other personnel.
• Dismantles defective machines and equipment and installs new or repaired parts as needed.
• Troubleshoots, installs and repairs electrical, pneumatic, and mechanical devices as needed.
• Maintains pneumatic, and HVAC equipment as needed which may include repairs to and replacement of gauges, valves, pressure regulators etc.
• Repairs and maintains facility as needed.
• Assures that all repairs and preventative maintenance are done in compliance with GMP's, IFS standards, and SOP's to ensure food safety.
• Assists other departments as needed in troubleshooting issues that may impact food safety or personnel safety.
• Other duties as assigned

Physical Demands & Work Environment The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by a Team Member to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to grasp, move, or utilize objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; and talk and hear. The employee is frequently required to climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee is occasionally required to use sensory perception for quality measurement of products.
• Physical duties involved in performing this position include but are not limited to lifting, pushing, pulling, walking, bending, standing, crouching, reaching overhead and climbing.
• Team members must also be able to lift 50lbs. Position requires constant and continuous support of production and other departments.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to focus
• Temperature fluctuates with the season - colder during the winter/warmer during the summer
• Working around heavy machinery - hearing protection required in production area

Note: The level of physical effort may vary from site to site and in some cases be greater or lesser than documented here. Company Provided Required PPE

• Non-slip/Safety Toe shoes
• Gloves
• Hair Net
• Beard Net (if needed)
• Safety googles/ safety ear protection
• Additional PPE may be required

If this sounds like the opportunity that you have been looking for, please click Apply. About Our Benefits Dawn is proud to employ the top talent in the baking industry, and we reward our people with comprehensive health and well-being coverage, competitive compensation packages, and award-winning benefit offerings. Dawn encourages professional growth through tuition assistance and educational programs, and we are always searching for ways to improve our industry-leading services and benefits. #LI-BW1 #LI-Onsite An Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity/gender expression, citizenship status, military or veteran status, genetic information or any other status or condition that is protected by applicable law. Requisition ID: 36309 An Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. Date: Sep 23, 2024 If you need accommodation for any part of the employment process because of a disability, please send an email to [email protected].