Maintenance Technician

Driven by integrity and united by the people-and-pet bond, we find strong purpose in the work we do and an even greater joy in those we get to work alongside. Together, we harness the expertise of our long-standing tradition of excellence to embrace possibility and continuously push to do what's never been done before in pet care. Discover your purpose and fuel your passions when you bring your love of pets to a team that prides itself on the power of togetherness—We are Proudly Connected. Purely Driven.

POSITION SUMMARY:

Our dry pet food factory, located just 10 miles from downtown, has been a production facility for over 50 years. As producers of iconic brands such as Dog Chow®, Puppy Chow®, and Beneful®, we contribute to the well-being of pets in the community and nationwide. Our factory is also doing our part to care for the environment we share, like conserving water, investing in renewable electricity and maintaining zero waste for disposal.  OKC offers the best of both worlds—the amenities of a big city with a small-town feel, where you can enjoy a variety of affordable activities, thanks to the temperate weather and low cost of living. Join us in Oklahoma City, where together, we create a brighter future for pets. 

As a Maintenance Technician, you’ll ensure operation of industrial and packaging machinery by performing mechanical and electrical maintenance tasks as assigned. Make an impact across our manufacturing processes as you troubleshoot PLCs and manage the preventative and predictive maintenance of our manufacturing equipment and machinery to improve the functionality and safe working order.

**This is an hourly position and pays $36.31/hour. Must be available to work 1st, 2nd, and 3rd shift.**

• Apply knowledge of mechanical terminology and utilizations including bearings, conveyors, sprockets, power transmissions, chains, basic pneumatics/hydraulic systems, pump operations, and rigging.
• Utilize your understanding of Ohm’s law, series and parallel circuits, motor connections, power sources, ac/dc motors, and transformers to complete electrical work as needed. 
• Identify electrical components and their functions.
• Always work in a safe manner using knowledge and utilization of PPE and safety for tasks, techniques (stick/mig), set up of equipment, basic gas cutting, proper grounding, and equipment maintenance.
• Apply knowledge of lubrication to diagnose equipment and apply correct lubrication for situation. 
• Collect oil samples and conduct analyses as needed.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED AND 1+ years’ of related maintenance experience in a manufacturing, industrial, technical, automotive or military environment

OR

• 2-year technical degree