Maintenance Technician

Business Unit Overview Headquartered in Lakeville, Minn., Post Consumer Brands, a business unit of Post Holdings, Inc., is dedicated to providing people and their pets with delicious food choices for every taste and budget. The company's portfolio includes beloved brands such as Honey Bunches of Oats™, PEBBLES™, Grape-Nuts™ and Malt-O-Meal™ cereal and Peter Pan™ peanut butter, as well as Rachael Ray® Nutrish™, Kibbles 'n Bits™ and 9Lives™ dog and cat food. Post also provides private label solutions to customers in pet food, cereal, nut butters and granola. As a company committed to high standards of quality and to our values, we are driven by one idea: To make lives better by making delicious food accessible for all. For more information about our brands, visit www.postconsumerbrands.com and follow us on LinkedIn or Facebook for the latest news. Location Description The Meadville, Pennsylvania facility is 135,000 square feet and home to about 290 hard working team members who are proud to produce iconic pet food brands like Rachael Ray®  Nutrish ®. Located along the banks of French Creek in Northwestern Pennsylvania and 45 minutes from Pittsburgh, Meadville is home to more than 13,000 full time residents and 2,000 Allegheny College students. Meadville is an active center for business, industry, education, the arts, recreation, service and tourism. Conneaut Lake, Pymatuning State Park and the Erie National Wildlife Refuge are wonderful places to appreciate the area's natural beauty.

Summary   Starting Pay: $30.50/hour (with pay for skill progressions)   At Post Consumer Brands (PCB) , we're passionate about creating high-quality pet food that helps pets live happy, healthy lives. Through our family of trusted pet food brands, we provide nutritious and delicious options for dogs and cats of all ages. Behind every product is a team of dedicated professionals who keep our operation running safely, efficiently, and reliably.   As a Maintenance Technician , you'll play a critical role in ensuring our production equipment and facility systems operate at peak performance. If you enjoy troubleshooting complex problems, repairing equipment, and working in a fast-paced manufacturing environment, this is an opportunity to build a rewarding career with a company committed to safety, quality, and growth.   Quality and food safety are at the heart of everything we do. Every employee is expected to support, implement, and maintain food safety, food safety culture, and quality practices in compliance with SQF requirements, helping ensure that every product delivered to our customers meets the highest standards.    If you're looking for a career with competitive pay, growth opportunities, strong teamwork, and a company committed to making a positive impact on pets and the people who love them, consider joining the PCB team.    PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES and ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Responsible for the maintenance and repair of all plant equipment Troubleshoots machines or equipment, replaces defective parts, orders parts not in stock, and adjusts equipment as necessary Diagnoses unusual sounds from machines or equipment to detect malfunctions and discusses machine operation variations with operators and other maintenance workers to correct problem or repair machine Performs mechanical and electrical troubleshooting and replaces parts as needed to existing systems Reads and interprets blueprints, program listings, schematics and mechanical and wiring diagrams Proactive in detecting and correcting machine performance problems Performs all preventative and scheduled maintenance as assigned Ensures that all safety devices are installed and operational Cleans and lubricates machine parts as required. Inspect and tests machinery and equipment as required. Installs equipment and completes work orders as assigned Prep the job by collecting all required tools and parts prior to shut down of equipment Work with