Maintenance Technician II

COMPANY INFORMATION

Probi® is a global company focused exclusively on researching, manufacturing, and delivering probiotics for supplements and functional food. We are experts at managing stable, live bacteria from R&D through every stage of the manufacturing process and are dedicated to making the health-enhancing benefits of probiotics available to people everywhere. Our health concepts, formulations, and formats are supported by robust clinical documentation. Since our founding in 1991 at Sweden’s Lund University, Probi has expanded its operations to more than 40 markets. We hold more than 400 patents globally.

Position Summary

The Maintenance Technician II will play a pivotal role in ensuring the smooth operation of our production and packaging processes. Responsible for conducting preventative maintenance and repairs on equipment, machinery, and facilities used to produce and package dietary supplements. The Maintenance Technician II will troubleshoot issues, address breakdowns, and maintain a proactive approach to equipment upkeep.

Schedule: Monday – Thursday 5:30AM-4:00PM or Monday – Friday 7:30AM-4:00PM (ability to be flexible

Key Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot, repair and conduct preventive maintenance on production equipment, including blenders, tablet presses, encapsulators, capsule polishers, scales etc. 

• Troubleshoot, repair and conduct preventive maintenance on packaging equipment, including labelers, cappers, heat sealers, unscramblers, channel counters, conveyors etc. 

• Conduct facility preventative maintenance and repairs, including filters, lighting, drywall, doors, basic plumbing and electrical etc. 

• Respond to breakdowns and complete emergency repairs. Communicate equipment status with operators, leads and managers. 

• Clean, inspect, repair and store production tooling sets. Notify lead of inspection findings and investigate root causes. 

• Maintain a clean work area; keep organized and audit ready at all times. Complete master clean tasks as assigned. 

• Use Redzone to respond to senses, actions and work orders. Keep records and communicate with other departments as needed. 

• Participate in company huddles, respond to action items, and share information with maintenance team as necessary. 

• Use hand tools, power tools, welder and/or lathe to fabricate parts for equipment repairs and modifications. 

• Assist in root cause analysis, breakdown investigations and in suggesting corrective and preventative actions as required. 

• Follow Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) and all company policies to ensure safety and quality. 

• Assist with machine setups and train operators and leads on equipment best practices. 

• Use knowledge of electrical, hydraulic and pneumatic components to properly maintain manufacturing equipment. 

• Practice good communication skills and be a team player.  

• Set personal goals and track progress. Seek out training and growth opportunities. 

Company Requirements

• Must be able to read, write, and converse in the English language. 

• Must be able to pass background check. 

• Must be able to work in a variety of conditions. 

• Must be able to recognize audible hazards. 

• Must be able to work individually and as part of a team, when needed. 

• Must be able to stand for long periods of time. 

• Must be able to lift up to 80lbs.  

• Follow GMP, PPE, and company safety policies in performance of job duties. 

• Must take part in special/big projects as assigned. 

• Understand and follow the organization's health and safety policies. 

• Participate in the Occupational, Health and Safety training sessions to ensure understanding of the EHS policies. 

• Identify any incidents and potential hazards in the workplace and report them to the people leader. 

• Use personal protective equipment as required and maintain in good condition. 

• Maintain a clean and safe workplace to prevent accidents and health hazards. 

• Other duties as assigned 

Work Experience and Education Requirements

• High school diploma or GED. Associate degree or trade certification preferred. 

• 2-4 years mechanical or maintenance experience required. 

• Experience in a manufacturing or production environment a plus. (Not Required) 

Some of our US Benefits:

• Medical, vision, and dental coverage after 30 days (and first day of the following month) with 85% being paid by employer. Three (3) plans to choose from.
• Long-term and short-term disability insurance at no cost to employee.
• PTO (Paid Time Off) accrues on hire with up to 4 weeks (20 days) for new hire and increases the longer you are with the company.
• Participation in the company 401(K) and Roth plan after 6 months of employment with up to 4% employer match.  
• Nine (9) paid holidays.
• 17 hours per calendar year, to go out and volunteer in your community!
• Yearly Safety shoe vouchers. 
• Tuition Reimbursement 
  
• Team-building events throughout the year including summer and winter celebrations.
  

Join us at Probi® and be part of a team dedicated to enhancing global health through innovative probiotic solutions. Apply now to embark on an exciting career journey with us!

As part of our interview process, we have partnered with Alva Labs to help us place the right people in the right role as we believe in the use of science-based and fair assessment methods. Therefore, as part of our recruitment process, the Alva Labs assessments will help us increase our hiring success by identifying the candidates that are most likely to thrive and be successful in the role. Please be on the lookout for an email from Alva Labs with the link to take our online psychometric assessment. The psychometric assessments will help determine if a candidate has the right Logic traits and Personality Traits for the position. Please complete the assessment to be considered further in our hiring process. 

Probi USA is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO)/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status or any other protected factor.

Probi shall not use child labor. All work performed at Probi is based on recognized employment relationship established through national law and practice. 

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