Maintenance Technician - 1st Shift - 1440 Foods Manufacturing

1440 Foods is a sports and active nutrition company on a mission to help energize people to unleash their potential with a focused portfolio of accessible, great-tasting health and wellness brands: Pure Protein® nutrition bars; and Body Fortress® high efficacy protein powders; MET-Rx® high-performance meal replacements. Join our fun, fast-paced company to be a part of growing 1440 Foods into the future!

Position Overview:

The Maintenance Technician will perform preventive maintenance for all manufacturing operations, along with troubleshooting and repairing machinery problems.

Job Responsibilities:

• Perform routine maintenance on electro-mechanical equipment used in food and beverage production, including but not limited to conveyors, mixers, fillers, packaging machinery, and refrigeration systems.
• Troubleshoot and diagnose electrical and mechanical issues with equipment to identify root causes of malfunctions and implement effective solutions.
• Conduct repairs and replacements of defective parts or components using hand and power tools, precision measuring instruments, and diagnostic equipment.
• Ensure that all equipment is properly cleaned, sanitized, and maintained in accordance with food safety standards and regulatory requirements.
• Collaborate with production and quality assurance teams to minimize downtime and optimize equipment performance while maintaining product quality and safety.
• Assist in the installation and commissioning of new equipment and machinery, ensuring compliance with manufacturer specifications and safety guidelines.
• Document all maintenance and repair activities, including work performed, parts used, and any other relevant information, in maintenance logs and records.
• Adhere to safety protocols and procedures at all times to maintain a safe working environment for yourself and others.
• Stay updated on industry developments, new technologies, and best practices in electro-mechanical systems maintenance and repair, with a focus on applications in the food and beverage industry.

Skills, Knowledge & Abilities: 

• Ability to read and understand electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic schematics. 
• Ability to operate and diagnose automated production equipment by navigating the HMI. 
• Advanced knowledge involving: 480v, electrical controls, hydraulics, pneumatics. 
• PLC logic experience preferred. 
• Welding, fabricating, and machining experience preferred. 
• Ability to effectively communicate with other technicians, operators, and leadership to maintain a high level of cooperation among all departments. 
• Commitment to safety and compliance with all relevant regulations and standards, including OSHA, FDA, and GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices). 

Education & Experience: 

• High School diploma or equivalent, Technical Certification in mechanical technology, preferred.   
• 2+ years of maintenance experience in manufacturing (food production preferred). 
• Experience with CMMS programs used for preventative maintenance, work orders, and spare parts tracking. 
• Experience working with food-grade materials and equipment, with a solid understanding of food safety regulations and compliance requirements. 

Work Environment:  

• Exposure to both the office setting and food manufacturing facility.  
• Significant amount of time on the manufacturing floor.
• Must wear required PPE while in all manufacturing areas. 
• Moving parts and machinery are present in the plant. 

Physical demands:  

• Frequent sitting, standing, or walking. 
• Frequent ability to lift up to 50lbs. 
• Ability to physically perform functions of repetitive motion, grasping, lifting, pulling, pushing, reaching, crouching, kneeling, stooping, balancing, and climbing. 
• Noise levels will vary, higher noise levels exist while in the plant operations areas.