Plant Machine Maintenance Technician Trainee

Job Title

Plant Machine Maintenance Technician Trainee

Location(s)

San Marcos

Work Schedule

Training (M-F from 7a - 5p, and some Saturdays if necessary (time varies))
Schedule: M-F, some Saturdays as needed. 12p-8:30p

Wages

$20-26 Depending on Experience

Hours Per Week

Full Time - 40+

Job Duties

Seeking external candidates wanting to cross train in a working plant environment.

The ideal candidate must have mechanical aptitude (auto or related is fine) and will be motivated, have a good attitude and be able to learn to do the following:

• maintain various types of fluid packaging machinery in a food plant environment, including related auxiliary machinery.
• Handling of chemicals for support equipment operation. Chemical testing of boiler feed water, condenser, cooling tower water, food-grade glycol, and plant process water.
• Fabrication and manufacturing of equipment for production needs: product and process piping, sanitary equipment, steam lines, chemical lines, pneumatic lines, etc.
• Must be able to work overtime as needed.
• Follow established programs, policies and practices to produce safe, quality foods that meets regulatory and company requirements.
• Learn to weld if not already familiar, work with tools provided. Other duties as assigned.

Education & Experience

High school diploma or general education degree (GED); read and write proficiently in English, proven mechanical experience in related mechanical (or auto) required.

Other

Training will be provided to candidate with mechanical experience and aptitude.

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee 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 continuously required to stand, walk, talk and hear; frequently required to use hands to finger, handle or feel, reach with hands or arms, occasionally stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; occasionally required to lift/push/pull up to 50 lbs; specific vision abilities required by this job include close, distance, color, peripheral, depth perception and ability to focus.

Work Environment

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is exposed to warm and humid conditions. The employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts and vibration; occasionally fumes or chemicals and electricity. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.

Instructions

All applicants may apply online at

(Those with disabilities may contact the HR Dept for assistance if necessary)

Employment is contingent upon successful results of post-offer background checks, drug tests, functional assessments and physicals.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and life Insurance
• Flex-125 Medical/Dependent Care Reimbursement plan
• Generous PTO program, holiday pay
• Voluntary benefits: Accident, Critical Illness, Short Term disability
• 401k and Merit Plan with employer match
• Advancement opportunities