Rich's, also known as Rich Products Corporation, is a family-owned food company dedicated to inspiring possibilities. From cakes and icings to pizza, appetizers and specialty toppings, our products are used in homes, restaurants and bakeries around the world. Beyond great food, our customers also gain insights to help them stay competitive, no matter their size. Our portfolio includes creative solutions geared at helping food industry professionals compete in foodservice, retail, in-store bakery, deli, and prepared foods, among others. Working in 100 locations globally, with annual sales exceeding $4billion, Rich's is a global leader with a focus on everything that family makes possible. Rich's-Infinite Possibilities. One Family.

PURPOSE STATEMENT

The Line Maintenance Technician's responsibility is to perform basic mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and electronic repair and preventive maintenance on all plant equipment, and structure of the facility. It's important to understand all candidates must possess solid mechanical and electrical skills. Additionally, they should have the aptitude and willingness to keep pace with an everchanging environment. Candidates with Total Productive Manufacturing (TPM) experience would be well received as our long-term plans are to operate using this system.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES/OUTCOMES

• Observes all OSHA and facility safety rules and regulations including use of personal protective equipment. Example: Lock-out/Tag-out, Arc-Flash, Hot Work, Fall Protection, etc.
• Follows all established Good Manufacturing Practices, including maintaining an orderly and clean work area. These are intense food manufacturing/food safety programs that are not flexible.
• Trouble shooting and diagnosis and repair of mechanical and electrical failures. Example: large horizontal mixers, planetary mixers, dough sheeting lines, proofers, fryers, spiral freezers, various conveyors, and packaging equipment. The ideal candidate would have experience with this type of equipment.
• Assures preventive maintenance program is conducted on all plant equipment. Work orders are completed using an SAP based CMMS. Candidates must be comfortable using a computer and or tablet documenting their work. This type of work requires a high attention to detail and the ability to look beyond the basic task list on the work order; the ability to recognize and correct a mechanical or electrical issue before it becomes a problem.
• Provides emergency/unscheduled repairs of production equipment in a timely manner to minimize downtime. Candidates must have superior mechanical and electrical skills/experience to execute repairs in a timely fashion. Previous experience in a similar food manufacturing background would be a tremendous help.
• Perform welding, cutting, and soldering using electric and gas equipment. MIG and TIG welding experience on mild and stainless steel is desired.
• Reads and interprets equipment manuals and work orders to perform required maintenance and service. Candidates should be able to use existing documentation to their advantage to execute repairs. This would include hard wire and PLC electrical drawings and mechanical blueprints.
• Duties may involve pipe fitting; boiler making; insulating; welding; machining; carpentry; installing, aligning, and balancing new equipment; and repairing buildings, floors, freezers, or stairs. Experience with freon and ammonia-based refrigeration system is a big plus.
• Employee regularly required standing, reaching, bending, and moving about the facility.
• Vision abilities include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, and depth perception.
• Hearing ability to meet manufacturing facility safety requirements.

KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/EXPERIENCE

• High school diploma or GED required. Technical School graduate preferred.
• Three or more years of experience in manufacturing maintenance environment. Concentrate candidates with a similar food manufacturing background. These folks are going to have the best opportunity to succeed in this environment.
• Must read, write, and speak English.
• A high degree of judgment is required for this job.
• Knowledge of power and hand tools. The ability to complete lite machining and metal fabrication is a plus. This means a candidate would be able to operate a metal turning lathe, a horizontal mill, an ironworker, and various sheet metal forming equipment.
• Must be able to lift 50 pounds.
• Must be able to communicate in a professional manner with all employee levels at the plant as mechanics may perform training for newly acquired equipment.

COMPENSATION

In accordance with state law, the rate or range provided is Rich Products Corporation, its subsidiaries and affiliates ("Rich's"), reasonable estimate of the base compensation for this role. The actual amount may be higher or lower, based on non-discriminatory factors such as experience, knowledge, skills, abilities, shift differential, and location.

Annual Range/Hourly Rate

$40.00-$49.00

Rich Products Corporation, its subsidiaries and affiliates ("Rich's"), are committed to a policy of Equal Employment Opportunity and will not discriminate against an applicant or employee on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, sex, age, physical or mental disability, veteran or military status, genetic information, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status or any other legally recognized protected basis under federal, state, or local law. The information collected by this application is solely to determine suitability for employment, verify identity, and maintain employment statistics on applicants.

Applicants with disabilities may be entitled to reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act and certain state or local laws. A reasonable accommodation is a change in the way things are normally done which will ensure an equal employment opportunity without imposing undue hardship on Rich's. Please contact Rich's Human Resources department at hrhelp@rich.comif you need assistance completing this application or to otherwise participate in the application process.