Food Production Maintenance Tech - $1k Sign-On
Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Hourly
Compensation
Hourly
Range $22.79 - $34.13
Work Schedule
Day Shifts
Weekend Shifts
Benefits
Comprehensive healthcare package
401(k) with match
Employee stock purchase plan
Paid Time Off
Sign-On Bonus
Shift Differentials
Training and development opportunities
Job Description
Buckhead Chicago is a prominent player in the food production industry, committed to excellence in manufacturing quality food products. As part of Sysco, a global leader in selling, marketing, and distributing food products to restaurants, healthcare and educational facilities, hotels, and other customers who prepare meals away from home, Buckhead Chicago distinguishes itself through high standards of operational efficiency and employee well-being. The company places a strong emphasis on safety, innovation, and continuous improvement through established methodologies such as Lean manufacturing and 5S, which fosters a productive and safe working environment.
The Food Production Maintenance Technician Level II role at Buckhead Chicago is a vital part of the operations team. This position supports production by troubleshooting equipment issues and performing preventive maintenance on various production machinery with limited supervision. Technicians actively participate in Lean manufacturing initiatives, material handling improvements, production line configuration, and safety procedures, ensuring that all production equipment operates efficiently and reliably. The role demands a proactive approach to equipment maintenance and requires a keen eye for detail and safety compliance with multiple industry standards such as OSHA, NEC, NFPA, USDA, and FDA.
This full-time position offers competitive hourly wages ranging from $22.79 to $34.13, commensurate with experience, and includes a $1,000 sign-on bonus. Employees benefit from a comprehensive healthcare package, a 401(k) plan with company match, and an employee stock purchase plan, along with a stable work schedule primarily from Monday through Friday, with weekend shifts as needed. The shift runs from 11:00 AM to 8:00 PM, favoring those who are adaptable to a dynamic production environment. Technicians in this role are responsible for preventive and predictive maintenance tasks, diagnosing and repairing mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic equipment. They also contribute to continuous improvement projects, including root cause analysis and failure mode analysis, to enhance equipment reliability and reduce downtime.
The role requires active collaboration with OEM technicians during equipment rebuilds, line moves, installations, setups, calibrations, and emergency repairs. Candidates must have the ability to read and interpret equipment manuals and work orders, manage assigned planned work and unexpected failures effectively, and accurately log all maintenance activities in a computerized maintenance management system (CMMS) to track maintenance and equipment performance metrics meticulously. This detailed recording supports labor management, maximizing equipment uptime, preventive maintenance compliance, and the analysis of metrics such as MTTR (Mean Time To Repair) and MTBF (Mean Time Between Failures).
Overall, the Food Production Maintenance Technician Level II at Buckhead Chicago is a challenging and rewarding role for experienced technicians who value safety, efficiency, and continuous improvement in an advanced food manufacturing setting. It offers career growth, competitive pay, and comprehensive benefits, making it an excellent opportunity for qualified maintenance professionals seeking a robust and supportive work environment.
The Food Production Maintenance Technician Level II role at Buckhead Chicago is a vital part of the operations team. This position supports production by troubleshooting equipment issues and performing preventive maintenance on various production machinery with limited supervision. Technicians actively participate in Lean manufacturing initiatives, material handling improvements, production line configuration, and safety procedures, ensuring that all production equipment operates efficiently and reliably. The role demands a proactive approach to equipment maintenance and requires a keen eye for detail and safety compliance with multiple industry standards such as OSHA, NEC, NFPA, USDA, and FDA.
This full-time position offers competitive hourly wages ranging from $22.79 to $34.13, commensurate with experience, and includes a $1,000 sign-on bonus. Employees benefit from a comprehensive healthcare package, a 401(k) plan with company match, and an employee stock purchase plan, along with a stable work schedule primarily from Monday through Friday, with weekend shifts as needed. The shift runs from 11:00 AM to 8:00 PM, favoring those who are adaptable to a dynamic production environment. Technicians in this role are responsible for preventive and predictive maintenance tasks, diagnosing and repairing mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic equipment. They also contribute to continuous improvement projects, including root cause analysis and failure mode analysis, to enhance equipment reliability and reduce downtime.
The role requires active collaboration with OEM technicians during equipment rebuilds, line moves, installations, setups, calibrations, and emergency repairs. Candidates must have the ability to read and interpret equipment manuals and work orders, manage assigned planned work and unexpected failures effectively, and accurately log all maintenance activities in a computerized maintenance management system (CMMS) to track maintenance and equipment performance metrics meticulously. This detailed recording supports labor management, maximizing equipment uptime, preventive maintenance compliance, and the analysis of metrics such as MTTR (Mean Time To Repair) and MTBF (Mean Time Between Failures).
Overall, the Food Production Maintenance Technician Level II at Buckhead Chicago is a challenging and rewarding role for experienced technicians who value safety, efficiency, and continuous improvement in an advanced food manufacturing setting. It offers career growth, competitive pay, and comprehensive benefits, making it an excellent opportunity for qualified maintenance professionals seeking a robust and supportive work environment.
Job Requirements
- High school diploma or GED
- Three or more years of maintenance experience in a manufacturing setting
- Experience troubleshooting mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic systems
- Experience with lockout tagout and safety procedures
- Food processing maintenance experience preferred
- Must provide own tools
- Basic computer skills
- Ability to operate forklift and scissor lift
- Ability to read and interpret technical manuals and procedures
- Ability to work independently and in a team
- Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks
Job Qualifications
- High school diploma or GED
- Three (3) plus years of maintenance experience in a manufacturing setting
- Experience troubleshooting mechanical systems, electrical components, hydraulics, pneumatics, pumps, material handling equipment (preferred)
- Experience using lockout tagout, job hazard analysis, hot work permits, confined space, etc.
- 1-3 years of food processing maintenance experience (preferred)
- Experience working in a food processing environment and familiar with USDA, FDA, and SQF policies and procedures
- Must provide own tools (diagnostic equipment and major tools provided by Sysco)
- Formal training in equipment maintenance repair, installation, and troubleshooting of electrical equipment is highly desired
- Moderate knowledge of OSHA safety regulations
- Moderate knowledge of environmental regulations
- Basic computer skills and knowledge
- Moderate knowledge and skill in preventive maintenance inspections and repair
- Moderate knowledge and skill in diagnosis and repair of mechanical, electrical, pneumatic and hydraulic systems
- Moderate knowledge and skill with a multi-meter and infrared thermometer
- Ability to operate a forklift and scissor lift
- Ability to read and interpret maintenance manuals
- Ability to read, analyze and interpret technical procedures, and processes
- Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals
- Ability to work both alone and in a team environment
- Ability to manage and prioritize multiple work orders in a fluid and dynamic environment
- Ability concisely report and escalate equipment repair statuses and timeframes
- Basic knowledge in PLC, VFD/VSD, and relay logic is preferred
- Moderate knowledge and skill in welding and cutting (gas, electric, MIG, TIG) is preferred
Job Duties
- Supports company and industry standard safety policies and procedures - OSHA, NEC, NFPA, USDA, FDA, etc.
- Perform inspections and complete preventive/predictive maintenance tasks on production and process utility equipment to increase quality, safety, and overall equipment reliability
- Diagnose and repair production and process utility equipment deficiencies and failures
- Learn and use continuous improvements tools and methods to improve equipment reliability, may include root cause analysis (RCA), failure mode analysis (FMA) and make recommendations to prevent recurrence
- Work and train with OEM technicians during production equipment rebuilds, line moves, installations, setups, calibrations, and emergency repairs
- Read and interpret equipment manuals and work orders to perform required maintenance and service
- Responsible for effectively managing assigned planned work, unplanned failures, and work orders in a high-paced, fluid work environment
- Responsible for accurately and concisely logging work orders in computerized maintenance management system (CMMS) to properly track maintenance and equipment performance metrics
Job Criteria
Experience
Mid Level (3-7 years)
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