More Than Gourmet is an Akron, Ohio based, vertically integrated food manufacturing company that produces critically acclaimed sauces, broths, stocks, gravies, and seasonings. Our products are widely regarded as the industry gold standard, used by fine dining food establishments, and sold by traditional retail grocers, specialty grocers, and ecommerce retailers under the More Than Gourmet, Kitchen Accomplice, and Wicked Tasty Taco brands. More Than Gourmet also has a substantial Industrial ingredient business, selling stock concentrates and sauce blends to other food manufacturers.

Maintenance Technician reports to the Director of Engineering & Maintenance.

Position Responsibilities

• Maintain and troubleshoot electrical/electronic equipment (i.e. motors, servo systems, frequency drives, analog devices, network communication)
• Maintain and troubleshoot hydraulic equipment
• Maintain and troubleshoot pneumatic equipment
• Maintain and troubleshoot steam and boiler equipment
• Proficient in reading electrical, pneumatic, steam, hydraulic and automation drawings
• Perform a wide range of mechanical repairs (i.e. conveyors, pumps, valves, mechanical drives)
• Perform and document preventative maintenance activities
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe working environment
• Demonstrate willingness and ability to learn complex manufacturing systems
• Lead process improvement projects
• On-call manufacturing support for maintenance after hours and weekends
• Ability to work overtime as scheduled
• Adhere to all safety standards (i.e. permit to work, lock-out and tag-out procedures)
• Adhere to all company policies and procedures
• Proficiency in interpreting RSLogix and Factorytalk programming a plus
• Proficiency in TIG and stick welding and stainless-steel metal working a plus
• Proficiency in troubleshooting HVAC systems a plus
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• 5+ years of technical experience working in a manufacturing environment
• Knowledge of electrical/electronic, hydraulic, mechanical, steam and pneumatic systems
• Experience and expertise in leading other service technicians
• Expertise in handling multiple projects and daily activities with timelines
• Demonstrated willingness to vocalize and review problems with supervisor and cross-functional team members to determine the best course of action
• Ability to work in a hot and cold environment
• Demonstrated verbal and written communication skills
• Demonstrated ability to accurately perform basic computations
• Able to lift to 50 lbs.
• Able to drive a tow motor and pallet-jack lift
• Able to transport tools and parts to needed locations within the plant and warehouse
• Able to access all areas of the plant including the roof and areas above equipment
• All applicants will be required to complete a Maintenance Evaluation
• Ability to work weekends, holidays, overtime as required

Experience

• Processing and Manufacturing Maintenance Technician: 5 years (Preferred)
• Electrical, Pneumatic, Steam, Hydraulic and Automation: 5 years (Preferred)

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $32.00 - $40.00 per hour