Maintenance Technician

Come grow with Briess! We are looking for an individual to work as a Maintenance Technician to help maintain all equipment, electrical systems, HVAC systems, and plumbing systems within out Manitowoc Malt and Roasting facility. These position are on our 1st shift.

Job Duties Include:

• Trouble shoot all Electrical systems and components including Motors, Motor Starters, variable frequency drives (FDD) and Thermal couples (RTD)
• Help maintain building and grounds maintenance programs
• Troubleshoot and maintain HVAC systems at main office, plant office and additional plant intakes and exhaust systems
• Weld stainless steel materials to maintain process equipment including sanitary process tubing by use of Tig welding along with the use of Stick/Mig as needed.
• Maintain High and Low-Pressure Boiler Systems including chemical addition to maintain the proper chemical level within the steam systems.
• Mechanical repair of process equipment-gear reducers, blowers, star valves, mills, grinders, and miscellaneous pumps motors and process automatic valves and hand valves
• Help maintain preventative maintenance program of greasing, oiling, changing filters, etc. and keeping up-to-date log records on all equipment
• Work with other Maintenance Technician to eliminate plant non-scheduled shut downs
• Adhere to all government and company safety, sanitation and GMP policies and regulations
• Trouble shoot all Electrical systems and components including Motor Control Centers (MCC), variable frequency drives (FDD) and Thermal couples (RTD)
• Run electrical conduit, pull wires and terminate as needed to complete installation on motors and controls as needed to complete circuits
• All other duties as directed by Management and the needs of the business

Job Requirements

College or technical school maintenance training and certifications and 5 years experience or equivalent combination of education and experience in HVAC, electrical, or welding required.

Experience in food plant sanitation and GMP are preferable. Forklift certification desired. Ability to lift 50lbs.

Starting salary based upon experience.

Company Benefits:

HEALTH INSURANCE

• Effective the first of the month following 60 days of employment
• $250 Deductible (Single) / $750 Deductible (Family)
• PPO Plan (UHC-United HealthCare)
• 80%-20% in PPO / 60%-40% out of PPO
• Current Weekly Cost: Single: $30; Family: $45

DENTAL INSURANCE

• Effective the first of the month following 60 days of employment
• $25 deductible
• 100% Preventative (No Deductible) / 80% Basic / 50% Major/Orthodontics (up to age 19)
• Current Weekly Cost: Included in Health Cost

VISION INSURANCE

• In-Network: $0 exam / $130 allowance for frames / $0 lenses / $120 allowance for contact lenses
• Current Weekly Cost: Included in Health Cost

FLEXIBLE SPENDING ACCOUNT (FSA)

• Effective the first of the month following 60 days of employment
• Deductions are taken pre-tax
• Amount Allowed for Medical $2,850 per calendar year
• Amount Allowed for Dependent Care $5,000 per calendar year
• Up to $570 may be rolled over into the next year
• $450 Company Contribution after 1 year

SHORT-TERM DISABILITY

• Effective the first of the month following 60 days of employment
• $300 per week for 26 weeks (1st day after injury / 8th day after illness)

LIFE INSURANCE

• Effective the first of the month following 60 days of employment
• $25,000 Life Insurance (Term)
• $25,000 Accidental Death and Dismemberment Benefit

VACATION

• 1 week in your 1st year (prorated)
• 2 weeks after 2 years of service
• 3 weeks after 7 years of service
• 4 weeks after 12 years of service
• 5 weeks after 18 years of service

HOLIDAYS

• 8 full paid holidays / 2 (half-day) paid holidays (Includes 1 personal paid holidays)

401(K) PLAN

• 100% match of the first 3 % / 50% match of the next 2%
• Pre-tax or Roth contributions
• Eligible the start of the quarter after 30 days of employment

PROFIT SHARING PLAN

• 5% Profit Sharing contributed to 401(K) plan

This is intended to be an overview of the benefit programs offered by Briess Industries, Inc. The benefit programs may be altered at any time at the sole discretion of Briess Industries, Inc.

Pay: $25.00 - $30.00 per hour

At Briess Malt & Ingredients Company we are North America's leading producer of specialty malts and value added ingredients for the brewing, distilling, food and pet food industries. With more than 143 years of experience, and as one of the world's few remaining family owned malting companies, we embrace the importance of personal service and total dedication to our craft and customers. From superb quality ingredients to custom product development and innovative solutions, Briess is driven to help you succeed.

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