early morning food processing maintenance technician/millwright .

Shift:
3:00 AM - 11:00 AM, including some Saturday shifts and availability for evening/night changeovers and emergency calls as needed. 

Overview:
Our client, a food manufacturer in Sandusky, Ohio, is seeking a skilled and dependable Maintenance Technician/Millwright to join their maintenance team during early morning hours. This role is critical in ensuring the smooth operation of food processing and packaging equipment, with a strong emphasis on adhering to food safety and quality standards. 

Key Responsibilities:

• Equipment Maintenance: Perform routine maintenance, repairs, and setup of food processing and packaging machinery to ensure optimal performance.
• Compliance: Ensure all work complies with SQF, GMP, HACCP standards, and other food safety regulations.
• Troubleshooting: Diagnose mechanical issues quickly and effectively, implementing repairs to minimize downtime.
• Electrical Knowledge: Work with single-phase and three-phase electrical systems to troubleshoot and repair machinery.
• Welding and Plumbing: Utilize welding and plumbing skills for various maintenance tasks, enhancing equipment reliability.
• Emergency Response: Be on call for emergency repairs, demonstrating a high level of dependability and responsiveness.
• Team Collaboration: Work well both independently and as part of a team, contributing to a positive and efficient work environment.

Qualifications:

• Experience: Minimum of 5 years in maintenance roles within a food processing manufacturing facility.
• Technical Skills: Proficient in the repair, maintenance, and setup of food processing and packaging equipment.
• Electrical Proficiency: Strong knowledge of single-phase and three-phase electric systems.
• Welding & Plumbing: Experience in welding and plumbing is highly desired.
• Tools: Must own basic American and metric tools.
• Additional Skills: Experience with refrigeration and boiler operation is a plus.  

Desired Traits:

• Energetic & Quick Learner: Ability to quickly adapt to new challenges and tasks.
• Reliable & Responsible: Proven track record of excellent attendance and reliability, especially for emergency calls.
• Mechanically Inclined: Strong mechanical aptitude and problem-solving skills.
• Team-Oriented: Works well in a collaborative environment but also comfortable working independently.  

Education Requirements:

• High school diploma or GED required.
• In-depth knowledge of food safety and quality guidelines is essential.