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Steuben Foods Inc GNS Maintenance Technician in Elma, New York

Steuben Foods is a leading aseptic food and beverage manufacturer in the United States, proudly operating as a longstanding family-owned business. With roots firmly planted in Western New York, we are committed to providing our customers with superior aseptic products in a safe, clean, and efficient workplace environment. Our dedication to excellence in food safety and quality, innovation, and continued growth has propelled us to become a trusted name in the industry. At our company, our core values include honesty, integrity, work ethic, loyalty, and accountability. We prioritize creating an environment where these values thrive, while also recognizing that our people are our most important asset. As a 700+ manufacturing company based in Western New York, we take pride in contributing to the local economy and community.

When you work at Steuben Foods, you will enjoy these perks

  • Shift Differential

  • Free lunch twice a week

  • Birthday Gift Card

  • Employee Appreciation

  • Family Events.......

Education/Prerequisite Requirements:

  • Associates Degree in one of the Engineering disciplines or equivalent related fields or life work experience equivalence

  • Food packaging and processing experience or equivalent

Equipment/Training Knowledge:

  • Experience in and knowledge with PLC troubleshooting and logic preferred

  • Knowledge in motor control and VFD’s, and experience with Servo control preferred

  • Basic knowledge and experience with instrumentation, sensors, photo-electrics, analog circuit control and low voltage power distribution is a must

  • Experience with Hydraulics and pneumatics are a plus

  • Experience with a computer maintenance system for work order processing

  • Ability/willingness to work in plant environment under stressful conditions such as heat and cold, high places and confined spaces and have full mobility with ability to climb ladders and stairs.

Schedule: Rotating 24/7 schedule, rotational weekends, holiday & vacation coverage. Schedule is tentative and subject to changes based on production and staffing needs.

Work Specifications – Responsibilities:

  • Responsible for food safety and quality

  • Supporting production by providing high-quality and timely mechanical support of equipment

  • Effectively communicate reliability concerns to supervision

  • First 4-8 weeks training with Grade 3 APO on how processors are ran.

  • Performs scheduled maintenance repairs of processors, breddos, all mixes, silos, and CIP system.

  • Able to read and interpret equipment manuals and work orders to perform required preventive and corrective maintenance

  • Willingness to participate in a team environment to work towards a common company goal of creating a safe workplace and quality product.