Utz Quality Foods has expanded our Kings Mountain, NC facility and we're looking
for experienced Electrical Maintenance Technicians to join our growing team! If
you have bagger machine experience and are passionate about troubleshooting and
maintaining both electrical and mechanical systems, this is your chance to be
part of an exciting, high-tech environment. Help us keep our operations running
smoothly as we continue to grow and become more technologically advanced.
Rotating Work Schedule:
* Week 1: Monday-Thursday, 6:00 PM–6:30 AM
* Week 2: Monday-Wednesday, 6:00 PM–6:30 AM
(Schedule repeats weekly)
Responsibilities:
* Take the lead in troubleshooting and repairing electrical and mechanical
equipment, including bagger machines, motors, AC/DC drives, fryers, packaging
machines, PLCs, extruders, and more.
* Coordinate and implement preventive maintenance programs to ensure equipment
uptime and optimal performance.
* From schematics to hands-on repairs, you’ll be responsible for installing,
maintaining, and troubleshooting all types of mechanical and electrical
systems, including bagger machines, HVAC systems, conveyors, and packaging
equipment.
* Use iPads and maintenance tracking software to log repairs, track equipment
history, and keep detailed records for audits.
* Follow and enforce all food safety, GMP, and OSHA guidelines, while
maintaining a clean and safe work environment. You'll also support the 5S
process to ensure best practices in housekeeping.
* Work closely with maintenance and production teams to ensure issues are
quickly addressed, minimizing downtime and optimizing production flow.
Requirements:
* 3-5 years of hands-on experience as a Maintenance Technician, with a strong
focus on troubleshooting and maintaining electrical and mechanical systems.
* Experience with bagger machines is required. Familiarity with other
production equipment such as fryers, packaging machines, and conveyors is
preferred.
* Proficient in troubleshooting and repairing PLC-controlled equipment and
motor controls.
* Ability to work with schematics, electrical wiring, and mechanical systems.
* Must be able to work at heights and lift, push, and pull up to 100 lbs.
* Ability to prioritize tasks, work under pressure, and solve complex
maintenance challenges.
* Strong communication skills to work effectively with cross-functional teams.
Our Recruitment Process
* Easy Application (5 mins): Introduce yourself and answer a few key questions
to get started.
* Engaging Chat Interview (20-25 mins): Share your experiences in an online
chat, highlighting how your values align with ours.
* Live Interview: Selected candidates will meet with the hiring manager to
explore their alignment with the team and overall Utz company culture.
Continuously Pursuing Excellence!
Here at Utz, we have a passion for exciting and delighting consumers with
delicious snack foods made from high quality ingredients. After over a century
with a strong family heritage, our diverse portfolio of brands includes Utz,
Zapp’s, Boulder Canyon, and On the Border. Our associates are the reason for the
success of this company, so it is important we provide a supportive, caring and
inclusive environment that offers opportunities for career growth and
advancement. We also help take care of our associates by providing benefits,
resources, and programs that ensure they live their healthiest lives. Our
benefit package includes medical, dental, and vision plans, an employer match
401k, profit sharing plan, employee stock purchase plan and much more. Join our
world class team and help us become the fastest growing pure-play U.S. snacking
company of scale!
Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration
for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation,
gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be
discriminated against on the basis of disability.
Qualifications
* Requires knowledge and skills in electrical, mechanical, and electronic
applications acquired through 3-5 years of experience.
* Able to read and work from blueprints, drawings, work orders and electrical
schematics.
* Requires the ability to troubleshoot and repair all types of equipment
quickly and independently.
* Requires working at excessive heights.
* Required to wear non-slip shoes and appropriate personal protective
equipment. Must be able to lift, push, and pull up to 100 lbs.
* Must be team oriented.
* Strong commitment to company values.
* Maintain preventive maintenance records.
* Report equipment conditions to Maintenance Supervisor.
* Assist to complete production by working in the line as instructed by
Maintenance Supervisor.
* Maintain inventories of tools and supplies.
* Maintain shop area clean and organized.
* Perform any other duties as required by Plant Manager and Maintenance
Manager.
* Maintain complete plant cleanliness. Working knowledge of Continuous
Improvement Processes including Six Sigma, Lean Manufacturing, and 5S
preferred.
* Mechanical aptitude with demonstrated ability troubleshooting process related
issues.
* Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
* Ability to establish and maintain effective and cooperative working
relationships with staff and others contacted in the course of the work.
* Ability to think and work effectively under pressure and accurately complete
tasks within established times.
* Ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadline.