Electrical-Mechanical Maintenance Technician - 3rd shift - 11pm-7:30am

Company Description

Headquartered in Cordova, TN, Stratas Foods is a 50/50 joint venture formed in October 2008 between ACH Food Companies and Archer Daniels Midland Company. Stratas Foods is built on the combined strengths and expertise of these two great parent companies, laid down over the course of over 200 years of combined experience.  Stratas will continue to build on this foundation of excellence by providing value added, branded and custom formulated fats and oils solutions to the Food Service, Food Ingredient and Retail sectors.  At Stratas Foods we are committed to being the most valued supplier of fats, oils, dressings, mayonnaise and salad dressings to the private label retail bottled oils market in the United States. 

Manufacturing facilities are located in Dallas and Houston, TX; Decatur and Quincy, IL; Englewood, NJ; Hillside, NJ; Fresno, CA; Nashville, TN; and Valdosta, GA.  Corporate offices are located in Memphis, TN.  We are committed to maintaining a progressive workplace by utilizing the ideas, skills and talents of all of our employees.  We strive to make Stratas Foods a great place to work and are building a team capable of meeting our business goals.

Job Description

This position is scheduled for 3rd shift, working from 11:00 p.m. to 7:30 a.m. 

Training may be completed on either 1st or 2nd shift based on the selected candidate's preference. The successful candidate will also be required to attend new hire orientation during the first three days of employment on 1st shift.

Must be available to work overtime during the week and on weekends, as needed.

The A-level Electrical-Mechanical Maintenance Technician is an advanced role for experienced professionals specializing in industrial maintenance. Technicians take on more complex and critical tasks, independently leading maintenance projects and providing strategic input on system improvements. They are responsible for ensuring the optimal performance of production and manufacturing equipment with minimal supervision.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

1. Lead compliance efforts with all Stratas GMP standards.
2. Execute and oversee the repair, installation, and maintenance of production and manufacturing equipment.
3. Conduct detailed inspections of equipment performance and proactively identify potential failures or improvement opportunities.
4. Utilize advanced hand tools, electrical tools, and mechanical tools safely and effectively.
5. Train and mentor junior technicians and apprentices on maintenance practices, troubleshooting, and safety procedures.
6. Promote and maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment.
7. Adhere to and enforce all company safety protocols, policies, and procedures.
8. Collaborate with engineering, production, and reliability teams to improve equipment performance, uptime, and reliability.
9. Lead or support complex maintenance projects with minimal supervision.
10. Support continuous improvement initiatives focused on reducing downtime and increasing operational efficiency.
11. Develop and execute preventative maintenance procedures and maintenance schedules.
12. Troubleshoot and diagnose complex electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and automation-related issues.
13. Utilize CMMS systems to document maintenance activities, track work orders, and analyze equipment history.
14. Perform other duties as assigned by management to support plant operations

Qualifications

Education: High School Diploma or equivalent.

Related Experience:

• 3+ years of extensive hands-on industrial maintenance experience in a manufacturing or production environment.
• Advanced experience in troubleshooting and maintaining PLCs and automation systems.
• Experience developing, writing, and implementing preventative maintenance programs and procedures.
• Proficiency in using advanced diagnostic equipment and maintenance software for equipment analysis and troubleshooting.
• Experience managing multiple maintenance projects simultaneously while meeting timelines and quality expectations.
• Experience with Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or other continuous improvement methodologies.
• Strong working knowledge of Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS).
• Demonstrated experience in mentoring, training, and developing maintenance technicians and apprentices.

Competencies

• Advanced electrical and mechanical troubleshooting
• Leadership and team development
• Project management and prioritization
• Preventative and predictive maintenance expertise
• Safety leadership and compliance
• Continuous improvement mindset
• Strong