Job Description

General Pet Supply


Work Location: WI - Franklin
Job Code: 10577


The Maintenance Technician is an essential part of the maintenance team that completes maintenance of the machinery, equipment, and building/facility. This includes Machines such as Glass Washers, Tapers, Wrappers, Palletizers, Fillers, Cappers, Bottle Erectors, Conveyors, etc.. and HVAC, building lighting systems.

MEASURES OF SUCCESS

• Perform electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and/or mechanical troubleshooting and repairs on manufacturing or plant equipment.
• Basic shop skills that include welding/metal fabrication
• Support maintenance program including preventative maintenance programs, HVAC, electrical, and repair of buildings and equipment
• Respond to urgent maintenance calls
• Maintain the work area and equipment in a clean and orderly condition and follow prescribed safety regulations including lockout/tagout, confined space, hot work, etc.
• Schedule and/or perform preventative maintenance on machinery and the building or grounds
• Work with preventive maintenance schedule program for equipment and machinery
• Read blueprints, understand plumbing, hydraulic, pneumatic, and electrical systems.
• Uses hand tools, power tools, and testing instruments to repair and maintain production equipment and ancillary equipment.
• Follows established safety and environmental policies and procedures and promotes continuous improvement of safety and environmental performance in the workplace.

IDEAL CANDIDATE ATTRIBUTES

• High School Diploma and Trade School. 2-year Technical Degree in Industrial Maintenance is preferred
• 3-5 years of maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Effectively communicates with others in a manner which promotes a team environment
• Demonstrated mechanical and electrical knowledge and repair abilities
• Experience with Pumps, Valves, and plumbing.
• Experience with product manuals (reading and applying knowledge to make repairs.)
• Experience with troubleshooting mechanical breakdowns
• Experience with reading mechanical drawings.
• Ability to troubleshoot basic electrical systems (starters, fuses, contacts, relays.)
• Experience with schematics (electrical blueprints with switches, starters, maps, and relays.)
• The ability to communicate issues while also conveying the solutions as well.
• Ability to perform preventive maintenance according to published guidelines.
• Ability to repair, dismantle, install, or move machinery and mechanical equipment.
• Ability to test systems and/or operations in compliance with published standards.
• Ability to accurately use rulers, calipers, micrometers, and other related measuring tools.
• Ability to use hand and power tools applicable to trade.
• Ability to read, understand, follow, and enforce safety procedures
• Ability to work in a constant state of alertness and safe manner.

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Work is performed in a manufacturing and warehouse environment with periodic visits to the office environment.
• Hours will be 2nd shift business hours averaging at least 40 hours a week. There may be some variation in work hours due to training schedule, overtime, special projects, deadlines, and other concerns.
• Use of scissors lifts to perform work at high locations in the facility
• Exposed to any number of elements, but none present to the extent of being disagreeable.
• Noise level in the work environment is usually moderate and high is some areas.
• Ability to lift to 50 pounds with or without accommodation.

BENEFITS PACKAGE & EMPLOYEE PROGRAMS:

• Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Free Life and Short-Term Disability Insurance
• Health and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• 401k with 3% company match and annual employer discretionary contribution
• Paid vacation, holidays and sick time
• Employee Assistance Program
• Access to thousands of free online courses
• Discounts on cell phones, movie tickets, gym memberships, and more!
• Education Assistance (both college degrees and professional)
• Referral Program with cash bonus
• Access to on-demand pay
• Paid parental leave

Central Garden & Pet Company (NASDAQ: CENT) (NASDAQ: CENTA) understands that home is central to life and has proudly nurtured happy and healthy homes for over 40 years. With fiscal 2022 net sales of $3.3 billion, Central is on amission to leadthe future of the Pet and Garden industries. The Company’s innovative and trusted products are dedicated to helping lawns grow greener, gardens bloom bigger, pets live healthier and communities grow stronger. Central is home to a leading portfolio of more than 65 high-quality brands including Amdro®, Aqueon®, Cadet®, Farnam®, Ferry~Morse®, Four Paws®, Kaytee®, K&H®, Nylabone® and Pennington®, strong manufacturing and distribution capabilities and a passionate, entrepreneurial growth culture. Central Garden & Pet is based in Walnut Creek, California and has over 7,000 employees across North America and Europe. Visit www.central.com to learn more.

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by law.