Maintenance Technician - All Shifts

TITLE:                             Maintenance Technician – 1st, 2nd, 3rd, & 4th Shift

LOCATION:                    Onsite in Lithonia, GA

HOURS:                          1st shift: Monday – Friday, 7:00am – 3:30pm

                                         2nd shift: Monday – Friday, 3:00pm – 11:30pm

                                         3rd shift: Monday – Friday, 11:00pm – 7:30am

                                         4th Shift: Friday – Monday, 4:00am – 2:30pm (*10-hour shift)

Hiring Hourly Rate: $36.16/hr. (plus $0.50/hr. Shift Differential for 2nd & 3rd shift; plus $2/hr. Shift Differential for 4th shift)

2 Year Earning Potential Based on Continuous Learning Progression Pay

•  6 Months - $37.63/hr.

• 12 Months - $39.27/hr.

Griffith Foods is hiring a Maintenance Technician to join our Maintenance Team. The Maintenance Technician is responsible for installing, maintaining and repairing machinery, equipment, physical structures, pipes and electrical systems equipment to contribute to the production of high-quality food products in compliance with company standards.

As a Maintenance Technician your responsibilities will include:

• Visually inspect and tests machinery and equipment.

• Trouble shooting and repairing equipment by identifying issues with machines.

• Documenting work orders using CMMS

• Cleans and lubricates shafts, bearings, gears, and other parts of machinery.

• Repairs and replaces gauges, valves, pressure regulators, and related equipment.

• Repairs and maintains the physical structure of the building.

• Set up and operate machine tools such as grinder, lathe, drill press, cutting torches or welding equipment. Repairs or fabricates machine parts, jigs and fixtures, and tools.

• Performs PMs (Preventive Maintenance) and PD.M. (Predictive Maintenance) as required and follows up with repairs.

• Supporting operations with autonomous maintenance, SOP’s and centerline programs for equipment.

• May operate a forklift or other PIE as required.

• Follows NFPA 70, LOTO and OSHA Safety rules.

• Ensure that BRC protocols are implemented and audited as required.

Qualified candidates will have:

• Associates degree or two-year certificate from college or technical school in Electrical Maintenance Technician, Mechatronics, or equivalent program, OR
  high school diploma with three years of experience in electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and PLC programming.

• Experience handling food production equipment including mixers, fillers, packaging lines, palletizing systems, and bulk delivery systems.

• Ability to regularly lift and/or carry up to 50 pounds throughout the shift

• Ability to read, write, and speak English fluently, including the ability to read and comprehend instructions, short correspondence, and memos; ability to write simple correspondence; and the ability to communicate with individuals and small groups.

• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.  

• Comfort in entering and working in confined spaces.

• Working knowledge or the ability to gain knowledge of RedZone software.

• Working overtime as needed throughout the week, up to and including Saturday work.

• Ability to stand, walk, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, and crouch for extended periods during the shift

• Comfortable working with and around allergens and cleaning chemicals

• Must be able to work onsite in Lithonia location

Candidates must currently be at least 18 years of age AND possess unrestricted authorization to work in the United States. Work visa sponsorship is not available for this role.

What will set you apart:

• 3-5 years of Multi craft experience (Electrical and Mechanical)

• 3 months of experience and/or training in a USDA regulated manufacturing environment

• PLC experience

• Welding certification

Physical Requirements:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, stand, and walk to communicate and listen effectively. This will require both office and plant environments. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Safely navigate the stairs and ladders.

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