Maintenance Tech
Refresco, Fort Worth, TX, United States
Essential Job Functions
Adhere to all health and safety policies/procedures, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) and wear the required personal protective equipment (PPE) while in the warehouse or production areas (including but not limited to hairnets/beard nets, safety glasses, hearing protection, hard toe and slip/oil resistant shoes, appropriate safety gloves, and seatbelts while operating forklifts).
Responsible for adhering to food quality and food safety as per standards provided by corporate, customer, and/or governing bodies (e.g., SQF).
Report FSMS problems to responsible managerial employees to initiate corrective actions.
Perform repair maintenance, preventive maintenance, and line changeovers.
Troubleshoot machinery malfunctions (electrical, hydraulic, mechanical, & pneumatic).
Perform maintenance on all production supporting equipment (glycol system, RO system, compressed air system, lubrication systems, chemical distribution systems).
Use innovative thinking when troubleshooting equipment to minimize production downtime, assure food safety, product quality, and personnel safety.
Complete, document, and retrieve final approvals on all assigned work orders, recording all utilized part numbers for inventory purposes.
Communicate effectively and completely all relevant maintenance and production information from shift to relieving shift.
Assist in training other maintenance personnel.
Communicate with production during periods of downtime.
Work collaboratively with all adjacent teams to resolve issues rapidly and drive improvement.
Required Skills
Knowledge of GMPs.
Understanding of food safety requirements.
Ability to read, understand, and work with machinery blueprints and parts manuals.
Work without supervision.
Good decision‑making/problem‑solving skills.
Must obtain and maintain forklift certification.
Competencies
Decisive, proactive, self‑motivated, and assertive.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
Data analysis and trend identification.
Internal customer focus with the ability to adapt to variable business demands.
Ability to work independently and think through solutions.
Works under own supervision.
Education and Experience
High school degree or equivalent.
Minimum 2 years of previous maintenance experience in manufacturing (preferred).
Working Conditions
Work schedule: Weekdays, weekends, afternoon, evening, and overnight may be required. Overtime scheduled as needed.
Environment: Fast‑paced production plant with numerous moving parts. Noise levels require hearing protection; temperatures can be very hot and/or relatively cold. Structured and supervised environment.
Travel Requirements
Minimal travel may be required as needed for training.
Physical Requirements
Stand or sit – Rarely (0‑15%)
Stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl – Occasionally (16‑45%)
Lifting 50 lbs (minimum) – Frequently (46‑100%)
Carry weight, lift – Frequently (46‑100%)
Walking – Frequently (46‑100%)
Driving – Frequently (46‑100%)
Climb (stairs/ladders) or balance – Frequently (46‑100%)
Visual/sensory: Requires attention to detail and can focus with one or two senses at a time.
Coordination and dexterity: Excellent hand‑eye coordination and manual dexterity for precise control of equipment.
Mental stress: Pronounced pressure from deadlines, production quotas, accuracy, or similar demands.
Other Duties
This job description is not designed to cover a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities. Duties may change or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.
Equal Opportunity Employment
Refresco is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, or any other classification protected by federal, state, or local law.
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Adhere to all health and safety policies/procedures, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) and wear the required personal protective equipment (PPE) while in the warehouse or production areas (including but not limited to hairnets/beard nets, safety glasses, hearing protection, hard toe and slip/oil resistant shoes, appropriate safety gloves, and seatbelts while operating forklifts).
Responsible for adhering to food quality and food safety as per standards provided by corporate, customer, and/or governing bodies (e.g., SQF).
Report FSMS problems to responsible managerial employees to initiate corrective actions.
Perform repair maintenance, preventive maintenance, and line changeovers.
Troubleshoot machinery malfunctions (electrical, hydraulic, mechanical, & pneumatic).
Perform maintenance on all production supporting equipment (glycol system, RO system, compressed air system, lubrication systems, chemical distribution systems).
Use innovative thinking when troubleshooting equipment to minimize production downtime, assure food safety, product quality, and personnel safety.
Complete, document, and retrieve final approvals on all assigned work orders, recording all utilized part numbers for inventory purposes.
Communicate effectively and completely all relevant maintenance and production information from shift to relieving shift.
Assist in training other maintenance personnel.
Communicate with production during periods of downtime.
Work collaboratively with all adjacent teams to resolve issues rapidly and drive improvement.
Required Skills
Knowledge of GMPs.
Understanding of food safety requirements.
Ability to read, understand, and work with machinery blueprints and parts manuals.
Work without supervision.
Good decision‑making/problem‑solving skills.
Must obtain and maintain forklift certification.
Competencies
Decisive, proactive, self‑motivated, and assertive.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
Data analysis and trend identification.
Internal customer focus with the ability to adapt to variable business demands.
Ability to work independently and think through solutions.
Works under own supervision.
Education and Experience
High school degree or equivalent.
Minimum 2 years of previous maintenance experience in manufacturing (preferred).
Working Conditions
Work schedule: Weekdays, weekends, afternoon, evening, and overnight may be required. Overtime scheduled as needed.
Environment: Fast‑paced production plant with numerous moving parts. Noise levels require hearing protection; temperatures can be very hot and/or relatively cold. Structured and supervised environment.
Travel Requirements
Minimal travel may be required as needed for training.
Physical Requirements
Stand or sit – Rarely (0‑15%)
Stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl – Occasionally (16‑45%)
Lifting 50 lbs (minimum) – Frequently (46‑100%)
Carry weight, lift – Frequently (46‑100%)
Walking – Frequently (46‑100%)
Driving – Frequently (46‑100%)
Climb (stairs/ladders) or balance – Frequently (46‑100%)
Visual/sensory: Requires attention to detail and can focus with one or two senses at a time.
Coordination and dexterity: Excellent hand‑eye coordination and manual dexterity for precise control of equipment.
Mental stress: Pronounced pressure from deadlines, production quotas, accuracy, or similar demands.
Other Duties
This job description is not designed to cover a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities. Duties may change or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.
Equal Opportunity Employment
Refresco is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, or any other classification protected by federal, state, or local law.
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