Maintenance Technician- 2nd Shift

Job Description

Job Title: Maintenance Technician

Function: Maintenance                      

Reports to: Maintenance Supervisor         

Location: Hilbert

Position Type: Full time

Schedule: Monday – Thursday, 4 pm – 12 am, Friday 1 pm – 9 pm

Hourly Rate:  Based on Experience

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Ornua (meaning “new gold”) is Ireland’s largest exporter of Irish dairy products, proudly bringing the unique taste of Irish dairy to the world since 1961.

Are you Maintenance Technician looking for the challenge of taking a mission driven organization to its next level of success?

Ornua is actively seeking a Maintenance Technician to join the Ornua Family as we continue our growth trajectory. This position will play a key role in  you will be a key partner in ensuring our production operations run safely, smoothly, and efficiently. You will collaborate closely with the maintenance team to support production schedules, uphold quality standards, and minimize downtime through effective preventive and multi‑craft maintenance. In this role you would perform a broad range of highly skilled maintenance work to maintain building and property maintenance, electrical systems, heating and cooling systems, plumbing, machine repair, hydraulics and pneumatics and any other duties as assigned.  This position is ideal for a hands‑on problem solver who takes pride in maintaining high‑performing equipment and contributing to a safe, reliable, and high‑quality manufacturing environment.

At Ornua, success is not just about what you do — it’s how you do it. You demonstrate our values by seeking new ideas, making things happen, showing care for your teammates, being your authentic self, and achieving great things together.

ESSENCIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Perform all duties in a safe manner.
• Performs highly diversified duties to install and maintain production machines and the plant facility’s equipment.
• Provide emergency/unscheduled repairs of production equipment during production and performs scheduled maintenance repairs of production equipment.
• Performs mechanic skills including, but not limited to, mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and troubleshooting and repair of production machines.
• Read and interpret equipment manuals and work orders to perform required maintenance and service.
• Diagnose problems, replace or repair parts, test and make adjustments.
• Performs regular preventative maintenance on machines, equipment, and plant facilities.
• Uses a variety of hand and power tools, inspection equipment, and material handling equipment.
• Detects fault operations, defective machines and report those and any usual situations to proper supervisor.
• Assures compliance with appropriate safety practices and procedures and with applicable federal, state, and local codes, regulations, and requirements, as well as Ornua’s company policies and procedures.
• Ensure company policies and procedures are followed.
• Assist others as needed.
• Maintain a clean and safe work area.
• Performs any additional maintenance related duties as required and assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• At least 3 years’ experience in industrial manufacturing maintenance

• Must be at least 18 years

• Basic computer skills
• Dependable with a flexible schedule

• Ability to communicate in English
• Previous food manufacturing

Desired Qualifications

• Electrical experience is a plus but not required
• HVAC experience a plus but not required
• A strong understanding of electrical concepts and advanced fabrication and welding
• Must have a basic understanding of plumbing, pneumatics, hydraulics, and electrical schematics
• Possess good problem-solving skills and safety practices
• Able to read and comprehend standard operating procedures
• Ability to communicate effectively and professionally
• Strong basic math skills
• Knowledge of GMP’s and OSHA is highly desirable
• Excellent problem solving and troubleshooting skills with the ability to drive resolution
• Independent thinker who can work in a fast paced and ever-changing organization
• Ability to make sound, independent decisions and handle multiple projects at once
• Well organized and attentive to detail
• Must be a team player with a can-do attitude
• Ability to represent company in upbeat and professional manner

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

This role requires regular standing, walking, bending, twisting, pushing, pulling, and lifting up to 60 pounds. Employees must be able to perform repetitive motions and safely operate equipment while following all safety and quality procedures.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT

Work is performed in a food manufacturing facility with variable temperatures — cooler warehouse areas and warmer production zones. The environment includes exposure to moving equipment, moderate to loud noise levels, and required use of personal protective equipment (PPE) such as safety shoes, hearing protection, gloves, and hairnets.

WHY ORNUA?

Ornua is a purpose-driven, values-led co-operative creating value for Irish dairy farming families through our global operations. With 10 business units, 16 production facilities, and in-market teams across the world, we operate through two divisions — Ornua Foods, which markets our iconic consumer brands including Kerrygold and Pilgrims Choice, and Ornua Ingredients, which provides innovative, customized dairy ingredient solutions to our customers.

• Our Values lie at the core of everything we do. Our five values encourage us to Seek and Embrace New Ideas, Make It Happen, Be Our True Selves, Show You Care, and Achieve Great Things Together.
• We invest in our people and foster a culture of continuous learning and improvement.
• Career progression opportunities, including global mobility.
• Comprehensive benefits with region-specific offerings.

TOTAL REWARDS

Total Rewards at Ornua Ingredients North America will include a competitive salary and quarterly bonus scheme for production. The following are a list of other benefits you can avail of: low employee contribution for Medical, Vision and Dental benefits cover; 401k; Paid Time Off; Maternity Leave (20 weeks); Parental Leave; Reward & Recognition program; Volunteering opportunities; Long Service Awards.

Ornua is an equal opportunity employer.  All qualified applicants will be provided with equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, disability status, or genetic information.  Ornua is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you require an accommodation to complete the application or interview process, please contact Ornua People Services at 833-450-2385 or peopleservicesus@ornua.com. 

This employer participates in E-Verify, a federal program that verifies the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States. As part of the hiring process, information provided on your Form I-9 will be submitted to the E-Verify system.
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