Electrical/Mechanical Maintenance Technician (A Shift, 7Am-7Pm)

Materne North America is focused on being the market leader in providing solutions to help active families with fun, smart and innovative snacks in forms and tastes that kids love. Launched in 2008, GoGo squeeZ is the first squeezable, resealable, no-mess, 100% fruit, all-natural, no-sugar-added fruit-based snack for kids in the U.S. Today GoGo squeeZ is available at Whole Foods, Costco, Target, Walmart, Kroger, Publix, and most major Grocery stores as well as at leading convenience store chains including 7-11 and WaWa, in KFC ‘Lil Bucket Kids Meals, and at high altitudes on Alaska Airlines and JetBlue. GoGo squeeZ is also found online at Amazon.com and Diapers.com.

Job Title: Electrical/Mechanical Maintenance Technician

Reports To: Maintenance Supervisor

Location: Nampa, ID

Job Summary:

The Maintenance Technician for Materne North America is responsible for the troubleshooting and repair of equipment on our high-speed production and food processing lines.

The successful candidate will be responsible for preventive maintenance, predictive maintenance, troubleshooting and repairing electrical and mechanical equipment on the production lines. This would include but not be limited to; instrumentation (temperature, pressure, flow, and load), proximity sensors, relays, IO cards, safety circuits, motors, drives, and robots. Candidate will also be responsible for work on mechanical equipment rebuilding and replacing bearings, belts, conveyors, gearboxes, pumps, and other product moving devices.

Must be able to work Sunday - Tuesday (E/o Wednesday) from 7:00am - 7:00pm

Job Responsibilities & Tasks:

Electrical:

• Troubleshoot and replace motor starters, VFD’s, servo drives, electrical disconnects, breakers, fuses, relays, and safety circuits
• Use test equipment such as multimeters, motor megger, oscilloscope, 4-20mA meters, thermocouple RTD readers/testers, offline motor tester
• Read and set device parameters such as VFD’s, soft motor starts, and motor contacts
• Technical troubleshooting for Controls, Electrical, Instrumentation, and some Mechanical Systems
• Work with 480V AC, 3-phase; 240V AC, 3/2 Phase; 120 V AC 3/2/1 Phase; and 24 VDC process signals of 4-20mA and 0-10VDC
• Reading electrical schematics, P&IDs, and wiring diagrams

Production Maintenance:

• Rebuild and perform calibration/verification of equipment
• Work with vacuum and pneumatic systems, troubleshooting product suction issues, hose, tubing, suction cups, fittings.
• Rebuild and perform calibration/verification of equipment
• Read and understand technical manuals to diagnose failures within the facility
• Maintain an accurate activity log in the CMMS
• Remove, replace, rebuild, install various pumps for different processes, electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic.
• Repair and rebuild manufacturing equipment, bearings, sprockets, shafts, pulleys, lubrication, drive belts, conveyor belts, gluing equipment, code printing equipment, chains, valves, pumps, robots, etc.

Fabrication:

• Welding and fabrication of stainless steel, aluminum steel, or carbon steel (MIG, TIG, Stick)
• Machining experience with Mills, Drills, Shears, Brakes, Lathes, Punches, Grinders, and other shop equipment.

• All other duties as assigned

Key Performance Indicator (KPI):

• Work Requests Submitted
• Percent PM Completed
• Hours Logged in CMMS versus Hours Worked
• PM Change Requests

Education:

• High School Diploma or GED is required. Additional technical education beyond high school is highly desired.

EXPERIENCE

• Experience in industrial manufacturing preferred and an equivalent to an associate degree of education within a relevant field.

Knowledge/Skills:

• Understanding of electrical drawings and wiring diagrams is required
• Knowledge of instrument calibration is required
• Experience using a Digital Multi-Meter is required

Physical Requirements:

• Able to work 12 hours per day
• Must be able to wear appropriate personal protective equipment, including safety shoes and hearing protection.
• Must be able to safely bend, squat, kneel and crawl in, on, or under machinery as needed
• Able to access all areas of the manufacturing facility including use of stairs, ladders, and the occasional powered lift.
• Must be able lift up to 40 lbs. regularly
• Must be able to walk up and down stairs several times per shift

Materne, North America offers a competitive compensation package which includes: Medical, Dental & Vision Plans, Life Insurance, including eligible spouses, domestic partners & children; Retirement & Savings Plans, Paid Vacation and Holidays.

Materne, North America is an equal opportunity employer. It prohibits discrimination based on age, color, disability, marital or parental status, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status or any other legally protected status in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.