Home Chef
manufacturing
MaintenanceTechnician
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“Maintenance Technician at Home Chef. Skills: Equipment Maintenance, Facility Maintenance, Troubleshooting. Wear all personal protective equipment (PPE) as required. Comply with all environmental laws and regulations”
What You'll Achieve.
Minimize production downtime; Minimize impact to production and employees
Industry & Context.
Troubleshoot equipment
Wear all personal protective equipment (PPE) as required, Work under pressure when emergencies occur, Work with a sense of urgency to minimize production downtime
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Minimum five years of industrial maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment, Must be able to use a variety of hand and power tools and precision measuring, Must have knowledge of electrical wiring repairs and installations, AC/DC controls and schematic diagrams, PIT and scissor lift OSHA certification required, Solid computer skills with ability to input/export information into a CMMS
Nice to Have
food manufacturing background preferred, At least 2 years of electrical or programming experience preferred
What You'll Do.
Wear all personal protective equipment (PPE) as required
Comply with all environmental laws and regulations
Perform work in accordance with all quality systems requirements
Conduct routine safety checks on production equipment
Maintain production-related equipment
Install new production equipment
Provide guidance and training to machine operators
Read and interpret equipment manuals
Execute Preventative Maintenance Plans
Maintain records of PMs and emergency work
Identify needed spare parts
Keep facility in good working order
Coordinate work orders for facility improvements
Oversee contractors conducting facility repairs
Document work related to facility improvements
Maintain records of equipment for compliance
Make maintenance shop audit ready
Keep shop tools and spare parts organized
Communicate proactively with Maintenance Manager
Work under pressure during emergencies
Work with a sense of urgency
Prioritize work orders
Accurately predict time to complete work orders
Communicate progress and expected completion dates
Enforce policies throughout the facility
Support food safety system (SQF)
Support quality programs
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Provide guidance and training to machine operators; Communicate proactively with the Maintenance Manager; Communicate progress and expected completion dates with management; Help enforce policies throughout the facility
Communication Scope
Communicate proactively with the Maintenance Manager; Communicate progress and expected completion dates with management
Process & Methodology
Coordinate work orders related to facility improvements and repairs
Full Job Description
Founded in 2013, Home Chef is the leading meal solutions company with both a retail and online presence. Available online at homechef.com and in retail at more than 2,100 Kroger grocery stores, Home Chef is committed to inspiring and enabling more people to cook simple, delicious meals, no matter how busy they are. In 2023, Home Chef introduced a new brand, Tempo! Tempo features a rotating selection of ready-to-heat meals delivered directly to your door. These meals are better-for-you versions of familiar favorites, designed to save you time and reduce stress while maintaining a healthy lifestyle. Our Tempo menu includes options that are protein-packed, fiber-rich, calorie and carb conscious, keto-friendly, and dietitian-approved. Similar to our recipes, we recognize that variety is the spice of life, and therefore, our employees also bring their uniqueness and color to our fantastic team. We’re eager to work with humble team players and pragmatic next-level thinkers to innovate on Home Chef’s offerings. This role follows a 1st shift schedule, working hours are 7:00 AM - 3:30 PM with designated days off on Friday wears all personal protective equipment (PPE) as required Complies with all environmental laws and regulations for chemicals and lubricants as well as disposal and storage Performs work in accordance with all quality systems requirements and understands what Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP’s) are and is willing and able to fully support these requirements Conducts routine safety checks on the production equipment Equipment Maintenance Services and maintains production-related equipment, which includes motors, conveyors, vibratory fillers, tub washer, flow wrapper, etc. Installs new production equipment Provides guidance and training to machine operators to increase efficiency and reduce downtime on production equipment Reads and interprets equipment manuals to troubleshoot equipment and to assess functionality Quickly learns how to properly maintain and r
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