Maintenance Technician

MUSH is a place where driven individuals unlock their highest potential. We believe that change starts within, and as a team, we accomplish extraordinary feats. If you want to build a reputation of doing hard things well, and aspire to make the world a little healthier, MUSH may be a great place for you. 

Our first product line of ready-to-eat overnight oats pioneers a new category for the breakfast occasion, offering a healthy, satiating, and convenient alternative to traditional morning meals. By making healthy food more accessible, we believe that humankind can feel, think, and do better. 

Role Description 

The Maintenance Technician performs a variety of production equipment maintenance in the production plant.  The technician is responsible to maintain, repair, disassemble and troubleshoot equipment in production areas.   

Specific Responsibilities: 

• Support production lines by troubleshooting and correcting failures
• Maintain adherence to preventative maintenance protocol 
• Complete assigned work orders and tasks in a timely manner
• Be able to rebuild and overhaul all production equipment
• Ensure spare parts are checked out of parts cages
• Communicate with area leads, supervisors, and managers
• Provide consistent communication with fellow maintenance staff through End of Shift reports
• Support our continuous improvement manufacturing process by participating in established routines with production operators and following up on top causes of downtime
• Maintain a clean and organized workspace
• Follow established safety, quality and environmental policies, practices, and programs
• Clean tools, parts and equipment after line rebuilds/repairs/maintenance. 
• Maintain tools according to 5S methodology
• Install new equipment as necessary and provide technical expertise to train and support production with a continued desire for lean supply chain process initiatives and improvement 
• Quality reviews of equipment assigned to maintain safety and performance standards 

Experience Requirements:

• 2+ years of maintenance experience
• Excellent mechanical and electrical troubleshooting skills
• Hydraulic and pneumatics maintenance 
• Ability to read schematics
• Experience working with Allen Bradley and Siemens PLC systems
• Must be able to learn and fully operate assigned production equipment; a variety of skills needed: Carpentry, Electrical, HVAC (Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning), Plumbing, Welding, Fabrication, docks and doors, security systems 
• Experience in Good Manufacturing Processes (GMPs) and safety regulations, technical experience in machine mechanics and equipment troubleshooting
• Bilingual in English and Spanish preferred, team-focused and with the ability to hold others accountable

Education:

• High School diploma or equivalent degree/certificate 
• Trade School certified preferred 

Cultural Requirements:

• Self starter, with a desire to learn, grow, and evolve as a professional
• Ability to multitask, prioritize and work in an extremely fast-paced environment
• Highly organized, methodical, disciplined, and detail-oriented
• Ability to perform essential functions with little or no supervision  
• Ability to work weekends and holidays as directed by the business 
• Strong attention to detail and computer skills
• Excellent communication, organizational, and time management skills
• Ability to stay on task and meet goals and deadlines with minimal supervision
• Eagerness to learn in a team environment
• Motivated mindset and excellent attendance record
• Ability to learn new software and interfaces quickly.

Physical and Work Related Requirements:

• Standing and walking for long periods of time
• Bending and lifting up to 50 LB
• Ability to handle allergens including peanuts and treenuts