Job Title: Maintenance Technician
Ruiz Foods has been family owned since 1964, is one of the largest Hispanic-owned companies in the country and is the proud maker of two #1 brands: El Monterey frozen Mexican food and Tornados roller grill taquitos in grocery stores and convenience stores across the US and Canada.
Are you looking for career development opportunities in an exciting company that cares about its team members and consumers alike? Come join our team and help us continue our industry-leading track record of growth, quality, and delicious food!
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- General industrial maintenance and prevention.
- Able to troubleshoot mechanical problems, and set-up equipment.
- Able to make repairs, predict failure and respond as needed.
- Able to complete paperwork.
- Must have a good working knowledge of the following skills: Conveyor systems, packaging machinery, pumps, gear reduction boxes, HVAC systems, boilers, air handling systems, mixers, cookers, fryers, ovens, folders, dicers, freezers and processing machinery.
- Must have basic welding-Arc welding, Mig, Tig and stick welding, and plasma cutter.
- Trouble-shoot control and power electrical systems. Remove and replace motors, starters, relays, limit switches, fuses, and primary control components.
- Repairs, calibrate, and adjust electronic weigh scales.
- Have complete understanding in reading and writing of ladder logic.
- Must be able to program, repair and troubleshoot PLC from “E” prom entry to completion of program.
- Must be able to make a new installation wiring hook-ups and upgrade present equipment if needed.
- Install, troubleshoot, repair and program AC inverters.
- Troubleshoot and repair AC and DC motor control systems.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- High school diploma or GED. Industrial maintenance training preferred.
- Minimum 1- 3 years experience as a general mechanic.
- Minimum 3 years in basic, industrial and PLC controls for electrical experience.
- Knowledge of refrigeration, ammonia and guard systems a plus.
- Must be experienced in general industrial troubleshooting, predictive maintenance & repairs.
- Must be flexible to work any shift, weekends, and holidays.
- Must be able to work with minimum supervision.
- Passing electrical maintenance test is required
PAY RANGE: DEPENDING ON EXPERIENCE (Non-Exempt)
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Ruiz Foods is an equal opportunity employer.
EOE: Male, Female, Vets, Disabled (M/F/V/D).
Ruiz Foods enforces a policy of maintaining a drug-free workforce, including pre-employment substance abuse testing.
