Maintenance Trainee
$55,702–$68,411 year
On-site · Collegedale, Tennessee, United States
Job Summary
Maintenance Trainee at McKee Foods (Plant Engineering) responsible for maintaining and supporting production equipment across mechanical, electrical, fabrication, and plumbing skill areas. Tasks include equipment setups and changeovers, diagnosing and repairing equipment failures, minor electrical work, providing technical support to Production teams, rebuilding/refurbishing components, modifying equipment for performance improvements, operating tools and vehicles, maintaining records in MAXIMO CMMS, ensuring adherence to GMPs and food safety, and contributing to continuous improvement. The role requires hands-on mechanical experience, strong safety practices, and the ability to work extended hours or varied shifts; opportunity for advancement into a maintenance position within a family bakery environment.
Required Qualifications
- Strong commitment to McKee Foods’ guiding values, policies, goals, and objectives
- Clear and consistent communication skills (oral, written, and electronic) with employees at all levels, as well as vendors and contractors
- Knowledge of GMPs, with an emphasis on food safety and product purity
- Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills
- Demonstrated mechanical aptitude and hands-on mechanical experience
- Functional computer proficiency, including use of PC-based systems
- Dependable work history with strong safety practices
- Ability and willingness to work extended hours, overtime, or alternative shifts as needed
- Compliance with Corporate Risk Management requirements for company vehicle operation
- Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
- Experience with power tools, hand tools, and measuring instruments
- High initiative and self-motivation, requiring minimal supervision
- Commitment to continuous learning through company training, outside seminars, and technical courses (travel may be required)
- Technical school diploma, certification, or equivalent training in a related field
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