Industrial Maintenance Technician | Nights | Sign on Bonus: $3K

<P><B>Description</B> </P> <BR> </DIV><BR><BR>KanPak® is your ultimate resource for beverages and desserts. From juices to coffee drinks to delicious blended ice cream treats, we'll help you create the perfect product. Innovation, state-of-the-art manufacturing facilities, superior customer service and the highest quality ingredients are all part of the mix.</DIV><BR></DIV><BR>We are seeking a skilled, energetic, experienced <STRONG>Maintenance Technician</STRONG> for an opening at our Penn Yan, NY location.</DIV><BR></DIV><BR>We operate 24 / 7, 7 days per week. <STRONG>This opportunity will require flexibility to work weekends and overtime.</STRONG></DIV><BR> </DIV><BR><STRONG>Main functions:</STRONG><BR>The Maintenance Mechanic is responsible for keeping the equipment in good operating condition by performing preventive maintenance, machine tests/set up, troubleshoots, removing technical issues, and performing emergency repairs. While performing the duties of this job, the team member is frequently exposed to moving mechanical machinery, steam, cleaning chemicals, and compressed air</DIV><BR> </DIV><BR><STRONG>Schedule: </STRONG>Sunday-Thursday or Tuesday-Saturday</DIV><BR> </DIV><BR><STRONG>Shift Times: </STRONG>training to take place 7am-3pm for approximately 90 days.</DIV><BR>2nd Shift: 3pm - 11pm</DIV><BR>3rd Shift: 11pm-7am</DIV><BR> </DIV><BR>The expected compensation range for this position is: <STRONG>$28 - $36 per hour</STRONG> based on of prior manufacturing maintenance experience.</DIV><BR><STRONG>Sign on Bonus: $3,000 Paid out after 30 days</STRONG></DIV><BR></DIV><BR><STRONG>Benefits:</STRONG></DIV><BR>At KanPak, a golden state foods company, we believe that investing in our associates strengthens our culture and fuels our growth. We care about your well-being, and will support you with the following:</DIV><UL><LI>Paid time off subject to eligibility, including paid leave, holiday, jury duty and bereavement.</LI><LI>Comprehensive benefits package to support our associates and their families, subject to elections and eligibility: Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, Health and Dependent Care Reimbursement Accounts, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Insurance (Accident, Legal, Life), Retirement Plan</LI><LI>Associate Development via Education Reimbursement, virtual courses and classroom development experiences</LI></UL><BR><STRONG>JOB SUMMARY:</STRONG></DIV><BR>Skilled position responsible for the efficient performance of a variety of building, installation, maintenance and repair tasks in one or more of the following trades: carpentry, plumbing, painting, electrical repair, welding, sheet metal work, auto mechanics and wastewater facilities repair.</DIV><BR> </DIV><BR><STRONG>ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES</STRONG></DIV><UL><LI>Troubleshooting complicated mechanical systems and monitoring operations throughout the facility including mechanical, electrical, electronic, hydraulic and pneumatic equipment.</LI><LI>Perform preventative maintenance and predictive maintenance of process equipment throughout the plant.</LI><LI>Responsible for monitoring equipment performance. Recognizing deviation from normal operation and rectifying it.</LI></UL><BR><STRONG>EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:</STRONG></DIV><UL><LI><STRONG>Must have High school diploma or GED, plus minimum two (two) years of Industrial maintenance experience.</STRONG></LI><LI>Mechanical aptitude to disassemble and reassemble all types of equipment.</LI><LI>Must have reliable transportation.</LI><LI>Must have experience with electrical, electro-mechanical, or pneumatics.</LI><LI>Ability to read and interpret schematics and drawings preferred.</LI><LI>Experience with troubleshooting preferred.</LI><LI>Must have excellent verbal and written skills.</LI><LI>Must have strong problem-solving skills.</LI><LI>Must be a self-motivated individual.</LI><LI>Ability to work well with others and be a team member.</LI><LI>Must have safe work habits.</LI><LI>Must show enthusiasm, initiative, and pride in work.</LI><LI>Must be comfortable with heights and confined spaces.</LI></UL><BR><STRONG>PHYSICAL DEMANDS:</STRONG></DIV><BR>The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to sit, talk, and hear. The employee is frequently required to stand and walk. The employee is frequently required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.</DIV><BR></DIV><BR>  </DIV><BR><STRONG>KanPak, LLC encourages diversity in the workplace; we are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Minority/Female/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/Disability/Veteran</STRONG></DIV><BR>Applicants only; No Recruiters please.</DIV><BR>KanPak, LLC is an equal opportunity employer and, as such, affirms to recruit, hire, train, and promote, in all job classifications, without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship, sex, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic. KanPak will not discriminate against persons because of their disability, including disabled veterans, and will make reasonable accommodations for known physical or mental limitations of qualified employees and applicants with disabilities</DIV></DIV>

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