Maintenance Technician

At Plenty, we’re on a mission to give people in local communities everywhere access to the freshest, most amazing tasting produce possible. And to do so in a way that’s better for the planet.

About Role

In this role, you will be a part of a dynamic team working to maintain the operation of equipment and systems throughout the facility. If you are a proactive, operationally focused individual that thrives in a fast-paced environment, you’ve found the right place!

Type of Role

Full-Time

What You'll Do

• Day-to-day coverage of equipment: respond to alarms, breakdowns, and production requests quickly and efficiently to minimize downtime.
• Follow preventive maintenance procedures on all plant equipment in a timely and thorough manner
• Maintain the operation of equipment and systems including, but not limited to: compressed air, HVAC, electrical distribution, controls, lighting, and robotics, PLCs conveyors and other automated machinery
• Inspect electrical systems, equipment and components to identify hazards, defects and the need for adjustment or repair and to insure compliance with codes
• Partner with the Engineering and Safety teams in planning, ordering, installing and training for new equipment
• Troubleshoot and perform diagnostics on damaged or malfunctioning equipment; make repairs where necessary or recommend to the Maintenance Manager to arrange for outside vendor to service equipment
• Manage spare part inventory
• Comply with all applicable codes, regulations, governmental agency and company directives as relates to building operations and practice safe work habits
• On the job training will be provided for the role once an associate starts (Training includes- Food and Worker Safety Training and other role specific skills training as applicable)

What We're Looking For

• 3+ years of related work experience
• Experience programming and teaching industrial 6-axis robots (FANUC)
• Strong mechanical skills on electric motors, vacuum pumps, air compressors, HVAC, etc. with an emphasis on PLC, controls and automation experience preferred
• Ability to accurately follow operation manuals, manufacturing and installation instructions, sketches, blueprints and diagrams
• Shift assignment can be discussed. However, must be willing to work evening and weekend shifts on occasion or rotating basis, able to work flexible hours and be part of the on-call rotation
• Responsible, flexible, fast learner that has the ability to be a self-starter with a willingness to take on new things while maintaining full ownership of assigned area
• Excellent attention to detail with the ability to prioritize and consistently meet deadlines
• Able to successfully keep multiple tasks running simultaneously with strong analytical skills
• Able to provide constructive feedback and creative solutions to problems
• 24 hour on-call coverage to support team as needed
• Physically able to unpack, pack, lift, and transport boxed items weighing up to 50 pounds, occasionally lift and move 50+ lbs with assistance

Food Safety Requirements

• Comply with all Plant, State and Federal OSHA, EPA, FDA, HACCP, and SQF regulations
• Assist in the maintenance of Food Safety and Quality system
• Responsible for making sure the methods and responsibility for the maintenance and repair of equipment and buildings shall be documented, planned and carried out in a manner that minimizes the risk of product, packaging or equipment contamination.

About Plenty

Plenty is here to change the way people eat, making extraordinary flavor and nutrition more available in a way that's better for people and the planet. We build farms that can put craveable flavor first while delivering exceptional yields. And our produce is always pesticide-free and grown using less than 1% of the land and 5% of the water of outdoor farming.