Location: Kentwood,LA, USA
Job Description:Roskam Foods Position Title: Maintenance TechnicianReports to: Maintenance ManagerPosition Description and Purpose: Founded in 1923 and headquartered in Grand Rapids, Michigan, Roskam Foods is a leading contract manufacturer that partners with world-renowned food brands, retailers, and food service providers to produce a myriad of frozen, refrigerated and shelf-stable products. We're a scaled, diversified operation with over 2 million square feet of manufacturing and 50 production lines across 8 facilities in the U.S. and Canada. We believe in the power of purpose-driven leadership to generate value for all. And we're on a mission to optimize the potential of our people and brands. We are passionate about multiplying possibilities for our employees and our partners. What you get:A growing company with a family feelWeekly payMarket competitive wages401KA variety of affordable benefit options (Medical, Dental, Vision, etc.)No cost medical options with CareATCPaid Time Off and Holiday PayEmployee Assistance ProgramOn the job training optionsTuition assistance optionsWhat you do:TheMaintenance Technician will work as a team, minimizing production downtime by proactively responding to maintenance calls and executing preventative maintenance strategies. As a maintenance technician, you will also hone your skills on Allen Bradley PLC's, Fanuc Robots (stackers, palletizers, wrappers), welding/fabrication, electrical troubleshooting, and more.The Maintenance Technician will have experience in or ability to learn:Electrical: 24V to 480V, single phase or three phaseWelding: MIG, TIG, StickIndustrial Maintenance - Troubleshooting and maintaining industrial manufacturing equipment, or military equivalentReading and interpreting blueprints: electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulicBonus Skills:An AA degree in mechanical, electrical, or industrial maintenance a plus3-5 years of previous experience in plant maintenance, machine repair, or military equivalentTroubleshooting of PLC's and experience with Ladder LogicCompletion of an apprenticeship/journeyman program is desiredVeterans encouraged to applyWhat you need:High school diploma and/or applicable experience1 or more years of previous experience in plant maintenance, machine repair, or military equivalent (highly preferred)Roskam Foods offers a competitive compensation package including medical, dental and vision benefits, life and disability insurance, and a 401K plan with company match. AAP/EEO Statement:Roskam Foods is a recognized veteran friendly and equal opportunity employer.We are excited to introduce you to all that Roskam has to offer-from the many valuable benefits to programs that support your lifestyle needs and opportunities for professional development. Roskam is an equal opportunity employer.