Maintenance Technician

MUSH: Founded in 2015, we manufacture, distribute, and market health food products that meet the needs of modern-day consumers. Our first product line of ready-to-eat overnight oats pioneers a new category for the breakfast occasion, offering a healthy, satiating, and convenient alternative to traditional morning meals. 

Our mission is to make healthy food more convenient so that humankind can feel, think, and do better. 

Role Description 

The Maintenance Technician performs a variety of production equipment maintenance in the production plant.  The technician is responsible to maintain, repair, disassemble and troubleshoot equipment in production areas.   

Specific Responsibilities: 

• Support production lines by troubleshooting and correcting failures


• Maintain adherence to preventative maintenance protocol 


• Complete assigned work orders and tasks in a timely manner


• Be able to rebuild and overhaul all production equipment


• Ensure spare parts are checked out of parts cages


• Communicate with area leads, supervisors, and managers


• Provide consistent communication with fellow maintenance staff through End of Shift reports


• Support our continuous improvement manufacturing process by participating in established routines with production operators and following up on top causes of downtime


• Maintain a clean and organized workspace


• Follow established safety, quality and environmental policies, practices, and programs


• Clean tools, parts and equipment after line rebuilds/repairs/maintenance. 


• Maintain tools according to 5S methodology


• Install new equipment as necessary and provide technical expertise to train and support production with a continued desire for lean supply chain process initiatives and improvement 


• Quality reviews of equipment assigned to maintain safety and performance standards 

Experience Requirements:

• 2+ years of maintenance experience


• Excellent mechanical and electrical troubleshooting skills


• Hydraulic and pneumatics maintenance 


• Ability to read schematics


• Experience working with Allen Bradley and Siemens PLC systems


• Must be able to learn and fully operate assigned production equipment; a variety of skills needed: Carpentry, Electrical, HVAC (Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning), Plumbing, Welding, Fabrication, docks and doors, security systems 


• Experience in Good Manufacturing Processes (GMPs) and safety regulations, technical experience in machine mechanics and equipment troubleshooting


• Bilingual in English and Spanish preferred, team-focused and with the ability to hold others accountable

Education:

• High School diploma or equivalent degree/certificate 


• Trade School certified preferred 

Cultural Requirements:

• Self starter, with a desire to learn, grow, and evolve as a professional


• Ability to multitask, prioritize and work in an extremely fast-paced environment


• Highly organized, methodical, disciplined, and detail-oriented


• Ability to perform essential functions with little or no supervision  


• Ability to work weekends and holidays as directed by the business 


• Strong attention to detail and computer skills


• Excellent communication, organizational, and time management skills


• Ability to stay on task and meet goals and deadlines with minimal supervision


• Eagerness to learn in a team environment


• Motivated mindset and excellent attendance record


• Ability to learn new software and interfaces quickly.

Physical and Work Related Requirements:

• Standing and walking for long periods of time


• Bending and lifting up to 50 LB


• Ability to handle allergens including peanuts and treenuts