industrial maintenace technician

Central Specialty Pet-Kaytee • Cressona, PA • 14h ago

Come join the team at Kaytee in Cressona PA, where you have the opportunity to work with products for wild birds. We offer uniform reimbursements, safety shoe reimbursements, fitness incentives, and prescription safety glasses. Other benefits include full medical, dental and vision coverage, free life and disability insurance and a full 3% match on your 401k contributions, along with a yearly profit sharing bonus. We are currently in need of a Maintenance Mechanic. This position is responsible for performing maintenance functions.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Works closely with Maintenance Manager, Shift Supervisors and personnel.

Dismantles, moves, installs, or repairs machinery and mechanical equipment.

Examines machinery or mechanical equipment; identifies reasons for malfunction and completes repairs and/or maintenance.

Uses hand tools, power tools, and testing instruments to repair and maintain production equipment and ancillary equipment.

Cleans plant facilities, equipment, and work areas as required.

Assist with installing new equipment and systems. Repairs and maintains current equipment and systems as needed.

Ensures proper care in the use and maintenance of equipment and supplies.

Follows established safety and environmental policies and procedures and promotes continuous improvement of safety and environmental performance in the workplace.

Performs special program tasks, such as annual and semi-annual PM's.

Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.

Responsible for reporting any Food Safety issues to authorized personnel for correction.

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum 2 year experience in industrial maintenance.

Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously

Ability to work independently in a safe, efficient, and accurate manner

Ability to interpret technical manuals.

Ability to perform preventive maintenance according to published guidelines.

Ability to repair, dismantle, install or move machinery and mechanical equipment.

Ability to read, understand, follow, and enforce safety procedures.

Knowledge of maintenance and repair of mechanical equipment and systems.

Ability to test systems and/or operations in compliance with published standards.

Ability to accurately use rules, calipers, micrometers, and other related measuring tools.

Knowledge of inspecting and cleaning utility plant equipment.

Ability to work in elevated locations (elevator legs)

Ability to use hand and power tools applicable to trade.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Work involves regular exposure to unusual elements, such as temperatures, dirt, dust, fumes, smoke, and/or loud noises. Work environment involves exposure to potentially dangerous situations that require following extensive safety precautions and will include the use of protective equipment. Frequent physical activity. Requires physical work; heavy lifting, pushing, or pulling required of objects up to 50 pounds, and as needed the ability to lift and/or move 50-100 pounds (with assistance). This job also requires the ability to regularly climb, lift, bend, stand, walk, twist, turn, and reach with arms and hands.

BENEFITS PACKAGE & EMPLOYEE PROGRAMS

Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

Free Life and Disability Insurance

Health and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts

401k with 3% company match and annual employer discretionary contribution

Paid vacation, holidays and sick time

Employee Assistance Program

Access to thousands of free online courses

Discounts on cell phones, movie tickets, gym memberships, and more!

Education Assistance (both college degrees and professional certifications)

Referral Program with cash bonus

Access to on-demand pay

Paid parental leave

A more complete list of benefits can be found here www.CentralBenefits.org

Central Garden & Pet Company (NASDAQ: CENT) (NASDAQ: CENTA) understands that home is central to life and has proudly nurtured happy and healthy homes for over 40 years. With fiscal 2023 net sales of $3.3 billion, Central is on a mission to lead the future of the Pet and Garden industries. The Company's innovative and trusted products are dedicated to helping lawns grow greener, gardens bloom bigger, pets live healthier and communities grow stronger. Central is home to a leading portfolio of more than 65 high-quality brands including Amdro, Aqueon, Cadet, Farnam, Ferry-Morse, Four Paws, Kaytee, K&H, Nylabone and Pennington, strong manufacturing and distribution capabilities and a passionate, entrepreneurial growth culture. Central is based in Walnut Creek, California and has 6,700 employees across North America and Europe. Visit www.central.com to learn more.

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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