Maintenance Technician

OverviewShearer's Foods, founded in 1974 and headquartered in Massillon, OH, is a leading manufacturer of salty snacks, cookies, and crackers. Specializing in private label and co-manufacturing, Shearer's is the largest supplier of private brand salty snacks and second-largest supplier of private brand cookies and crackers. With a strong focus on innovation, service, quality, and sustainability, Shearer's has been awarded the food industry's highest award for environmental sustainability, as well as multiple Supplier of the Year awards. Operating 16 locations across North America and employing more than 5000 team members, Shearer's is driven by its core values of People, Grow, Impact and Win. The company mission is to deliver exceptional products and services that make snacking a time to celebrate for our customers, colleagues, and community. At Shearer's Foods, we believe in a skills-first approach to recruitment and employment. This means focusing on what you can do and how you can grow, rather than traditional metrics alone. We are committed to adhering to anti-exclusion practices, removing barriers to access, and enhancing opportunities for all individuals based on merit and potential. Your skills, experience, and perspective are valuable-and we want to empower you to make your mark here with us. ResponsibilitiesMaintenance Technician Full-Time Night Shift (4pm-4am, 223 Schedule)The Maintenance Technician maintains the efficiency of machinery and equipment in a continuous improvement-based environment, while also creating and maintaining a safe work environment. Position is responsible for setting up, installing, repairing, and maintaining production/manufacturing equipment and machinery. Inspects equipment for proper functioning and performs preventative maintenance duties per manufacturer's specifications. Diagnoses equipment malfunctions and makes repairs or adjustments as needed.Performs highly diversified duties to install and maintain production machines and the plant facility's equipment.Performs scheduled maintenance repairs of production equipment during machine serviceProvides emergency/unscheduled repairs of production equipmentPerforms simple machinist duties and responsibilitiesPerforms mechanic skills including, but not limited to, mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, troubleshooting, and repair of production machinesReads and interprets equipment manuals and work orders to perform required maintenance and serviceDiagnoses problems, replaces or repairs parts, tests and makes adjustmentsPerforms regular preventive maintenance on machines, equipment, and plant facilitiesPerforms a variety of plumbing maintenance and carpentry functionsUses a variety of hand and power tools, electric meters and material handling equipment in performing dutiesDetects faulty operations and defective material; reports those and any unusual situations to proper supervisionComplies with safety regulations and maintains clean and orderly work areasQualificationsCompletion of a craft apprenticeship or an equivalent number of years of education and production maintenance experience preferredSuccessful completion and qualifying scoring on Ramsay Maintenance Skills Assessment3 years of manufacturing experience; strong hydraulic, pneumatic, mechanical and industrial skills with some PLC experience; experience with mechanical systems (e.g., gear boxes, chains, sprockets, motors, seals, bearings), product manuals (e.g., reading and applying knowledge to make repairs), troubleshooting mechanical breakdowns (pinpointing and fixing breakdowns), and reading mechanical drawings (e.g., hydraulics, pneumatics)Ability to work within an integrated operating enterpriseAbility to manage priorities and multiple projects simultaneouslyAbility to perform calibrations, installation and maintenance of process and analytical instrumentation.Ability to work a variable scheduleAbility to read and interpret electrical schematicsAbility to perform mechanical work, valve replacement, conveyor bearing and chain replacement, motor/gearbox replacement, lube routesPhysical RequirementsMust be able to walk and stand for a prolonged period of timeMust be able to use hands, arms, and fingers to handle, feel, and reachMust be able to sit, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawlMust be able to climb or balanceMust be able to frequently lift and/or move up to 10 poundsMust be able to occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 poundsVision RequirementsClose visionDistance visionColor visionPeripheral visionDepth perceptionAbility to adjust focusWorking ConditionsThe Maintenance Technician position is located in a manufacturing environment, which includes:Exposure to high temperaturesFumes or airborne particlesMoving mechanical parts and vibrationLoud noise levelWe are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Pay RangeSalary Range: USD $30.97/Hr. - USD $36.02/Hr.