Maintenance Technician

Maintenance Technician
2nd Shift: Monday - Friday, 2:00pm - 10:00pm

Welcome to a better way, an authentic way. Welcome to Nature’s Way.

We believe that nature is the best way to holistic health, and it should be available to everyone.

When we help people live healthy lives, we build a happier, healthier world for everyone.

How we go about our work drives TRUST in who we are, what we do, and the products we produce. 

Our customers trust: 

• Our products to be the gold standard
• Our words to be true
• Our claims to be honest,
• Our actions to have integrity.

And we’ve been leading the way since 1969.

Be a part of helping people live healthy lives as our new Maintenance Technician.
 

Maintenance Technician
SUMMARY
Assist in the day-to-day facility upkeep, including manufacturing/distribution equipment repair and preventative maintenance to assure the facility and equipment are maintained in top condition.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following:

• Assist with day-to-day facility upkeep and manufacturing/distribution equipment repair and preventative maintenance.
• Troubleshoot, repair, and rebuild mechanical, pneumatic/hydraulic, HVAC and electrical/electronic equipment.
• Suggest cost-saving upgrades to equipment and changes to improve performance of equipment.
• Assist with the development and maintenance of SOPs and the Preventative Maintenance program.
• Coordinate and communicate with cross-functional people regarding maintenance projects and requests.
• Maintain and repair office furniture and equipment.
• Assist with general facility maintenance including snow removal, sidewalk maintenance, and lighting replacement.
• Complete maintenance work orders by requested due dates.
• Source and order parts and supplies when needed.
• Perform all maintenance related duties and preventative maintenance not described above on an as needed basis
• Occasional overtime and on-call work schedule is needed to meet business needs.

MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN I (0 – 24 MONTH PERIOD)

• Review and begin building knowledge of required SOP and GMP guidelines for position.
• Maintain a clean and safe workspace
• Build partnerships through teamwork and communication.
• Accurate documentation is required.
• Ability to troubleshoot minor machine malfunctions and conduct routine PM procedures.
• Knowledge in safety policy and lockout/tagout procedures.
• Complete all established Technician I requirements within a 24 month period.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE
Industrial mechanic's degree or certification required with an electrical/mechanical repair background, plus a minimum of 5 to 8 years related work experience. Facility maintenance experiences a plus.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATION 

• Must have a valid driver's license.

OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES 

• PLC Knowledge, troubleshooting and programming.
• Knowledge of automation control is a plus.
• Must be a self-starter with the ability to become self-directed.
• Ability to read European/American electrical, mechanical schematics and prints, as well as technical manuals is required.
• Must have knowledge in using micrometer and calipers as well as various metals.
• Must be able to fabricate brackets and guards with the use of hand tools as well as having familiarity with drilling and tapping.
• Prior powered material handling equipment experience and background in GMP environments a plus.

As a Nature’s Way employee, you’ll enjoy a wide variety of benefits that offer the support you need to truly live what you believe.

All benefits are effective on day 1 of employment.

Medical      Option to select either a PPO plan or one of 2 high – deductible medical plans that includes a company contribution to your personal health savings bank account.

Dental Delta Dental PPO & an option to select an enhanced dental plan.

Vision Routine preventative coverage under medical plan and an option to elect additional voluntary coverage

Time Off All employees receive 11 holidays off per year, as well as paid time off that starts at a minimum of two weeks per year.

401K Plan Company match of up to 4% as long as employees contribute a minimum of 6% to the account. An additional profit-sharing contribution is also made to employee accounts if the company meets its annual targets.

You’ll also enjoy a variety of other benefits that support your long-term health and wellness:

• Company provided short-term & long-term disability
• Life and AD&D insurance
• Flexible spending accounts
• Voluntary critical illness & accident coverage
• New parent phase-in program & paternity leave
• Educational assistance reimbursement
• Product discounts & a wellness program

Start Helping People live Healthy lives today!

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)