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Maintenance Technician III

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Maintenance Tech III

(Non-Exempt)

Company Overview:

Ethos Pet Brands is the parent company of Natural Balance® and Canidae® pet brands. By joining forces under Ethos Pet Brands, these premium pet food brands strengthen their commitment to delivering the highest quality nutrition. We believe in the power of strong brands to connect with pet parents and create meaningful experiences.

The

Maintenance Tech III

will work out of our Brownwood Texas manufacturing facility, and report to the Maintenance Manager. The key responsibilities and duties of this position include, but are not limited to:

Responsible for mechanical repairs, troubleshooting, and performing regular preventative maintenance and electrical work as assigned and promptly. Examples include changing bearings, seals, and shafts, along with replacing hardware, reading wire diagrams, and wiring motors

Analyze machine error messages and information obtained from operators to diagnose equipment issues

Follow and comply with machine/facility Standard Operation Procedures (SOP) Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), and company safety policies. This includes reporting accidents, property damage, or near misses to a supervisor

Maintain a clean work environment after the completion of a task

Respond to maintenance requests submitted via the reporting app or communicated by the production team and ensure to document the repair/maintenance within the maintenance records.

Perform routine maintenance of machines and parts, such as inspecting drivers, motors, or belts, checking fluid levels, replacing filters, or doing other preventative maintenance actions

Report and document issues that require escalation when needed

Prioritize maintenance requests based on impact on the production schedule

Help maintain parts inventory for the facility

Support production line and general operation teams on a variety of projects when needed

Research / troubleshoot maintenance issues using repair manuals, equipment schematics, and other available resources to diagnose machine malfunctions

Other duties as assigned

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

High school, GED or equivalent

Forklift certified

5 to 10 years of experience in general repair /equipment maintenance, construction, electrical or related fields

Understanding of the lockout/tagout procedures

Basic mechanical skills

Welding experience

Electrical experience

Experience with working on drag conveyors, screw conveyors, gearboxes, pulley systems, chains and sprockets

Experience with control wiring and three phase 240 and 480 volts

Experience working with Hydraulic and pneumatic controls

Able to support off-shift maintenance issues when skills are not immediately available during operating hours which includes working overtime

Able to perform basic 3-phase and single-phase industrial electrical repairs

Able to perform diagnostic tests with a basic electrical multimeter (voltage, current draw, and continuity)

Able to read blueprints and electrical drawings

Must be flexible and have the ability to be a team player in a positive and professional mannerism

Must be willing to submit a background check and pre-employment drug screening

Must be eligible to work in the US

QUALIFICATIONS

Sensor and PLC Troubleshooting

Knowledge of VFD Controls

Experience troubleshooting electric motors

Experience with Stick Welding

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Ability to push, pull, carry, or lift up to 50 lbs.

Ability to remain in a stationary position for up to 8 hours

Ascend/descend a ladder or stairs daily

Ability to operate a computer and other office technology

Ability to observe details at close range

Must be able to work in area with exposure to loud noises

Ability to work safely in areas with hazardous equipment and materials

Must be able to relay accurate information via multiple communication vehicles including verbal and written mechanisms

Must be able to work in extreme hot and cold temperatures

Occasionally position self to access low spaces

BENEFITS

401K matching

Medical

Dental

Vision

Short Term

Long Term

HSA & FSA

Pet Insurance

Life Insurance

Employee Assistant Program

Referral Program

And more!

Ethos is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate based upon , , , , (including , childbirth, or related medical conditions), , , expression, , status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a , or other applicable legally protected characteristics. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.