Electro-Mechanical Technician - 2nd Shift

Electro-Mechanical Technician – 2^ND Shift

About Beech-Nut Nutrition Company…

We are one of America’s leading companies providing nutritious, wholesome foods for babies using real ingredients, gently cooked, with non-GMO verified, Natural or organic ingredients in almost all our products. 

Our work is organized around our mission To delight Consumers through honest goodness in every bite. We care deeply about others, the planet, and are empowered to make a difference. We expect, reward and celebrate strong performance.

Our Values…

Our ambition to grow is underpinned by our four core values Create wow, Everyone Hero, Nourish others, & Take Responsibility. Our values help us navigate the ever-changing environment in which we operate and ensure we innovate to meet customer needs.

Create wow  ~  Everyone Hero   ~  Nourish others  ~  Take responsibility

If this sounds like a place you want to invest your time, keep reading!

About the Role…

As an Electro-Mechanical Technician, you will apply knowledge of mechanical/electrical systems and troubleshooting skills in determining equipment malfunctions and restoring equipment to normal operation in order to minimize downtime.  

Meet the Team…

The Maintenance Team is responsible for maintaining the plant equipment we use every day here at our facility in order to make, fill, and pack all of our nutritious foods. The team works closely with various internal teams including Supply Chain, Production and Engineering to make sure our equipment is running as efficiently as possible so we can continue doing what we do best – making high quality, safe, and nutritious foods for babies and toddlers!

Our Commitment to Safety…

At Beech-Nut we are committed to a strong safety program that protects its staff, its property, and the public from accidents. Associates at every level, including management, are responsible and accountable for the company’s overall safety initiatives. Complete and active participation by everyone, every day, in every job is necessary for the safety among all workers on the job site. Management supports participation in the program by all Associates and provides proper equipment, training and procedures. Associates are responsible for following all procedures, working safely, and, wherever possible, improving safety measures. An injury and accident-free workplace is our goal. Through continuous safety and loss control, we can accomplish this.

About the Work Environment…

This position is located at the Amsterdam, New York LEED® certified production facility. Most job functions are performed in a well-lit, environmentally controlled office environment.  The candidate will also be required to work in an environment that requires hairnet, beard cover, safety glasses, hearing protection and lab coat. Restrictions include wearing of jewelry, nail polish and acrylic nails. Other personal protection equipment may be required for certain tasks.

What You’ll Do…

• Analyze, troubleshoot and repair systems to maintain process efficiency
• Understand and analyze technical specifications of electro-mechanical systems
• Perform corrective, preventive, and predictive maintenance to detect and prevent problems
• Develop troubleshooting skills to systematically identify and prevent problems and failures
• Coordinate efforts with other technicians involved in installing/maintaining equipment or components, to ensure that systems function properly
• Communicate with machine operators, understand and have a working knowledge of equipment to detect equipment problems, analyze malfunctions and verify system problems 
• Observe and incorporate safety standards and regulations required for safe operation of the system.
• Support general housekeeping and sanitation within the work area and must be able to lift up to 50lbs.

Who You Are…

• You have excellent verbal and written communication, listening and interpersonal skills.
• You have exceptional problem-solving skills.
• You have the ability to manage a dynamic environment with a high degree of complexity. 
• You have a strong attention to detail and are results oriented.
• You have a proactive approach to issue/opportunity identification and resolution.

What You’ll Need…

• 3-5 years of experience in an industrial manufacturing environment 
• Demonstrated experience in one of the following: industrial electrical, mechanical, repair, welding, millwright, plumbing/pipefitting machining or sheet metal fabrication 
• Basic technical knowledge of electrical/electronic and 3 phase motors and understanding of fluid power systems 
• Welding certification with a concentration in sanitary welding highly desirable

What’s in it for you?  Compensation, Benefits & More… 

At Beech-Nut, we are devoted to creating an inclusive culture where our team members are professionally challenged and cared for personally. As a member of the team, you will have access to opportunities for professional development and training, access to our on-site amenities as well as fair compensation, benefits and many more perks!  We are proud to offer our associates the following: 

Rate of Pay: $25.70 per hour, + shift differentials if applicable ($0.60 for 2^nd shift & $0.65 for 3^rd), overtime calculated daily, pay is weekly.

Benefits: As a union position with the BCTGM – Local 53, this position gives you access to a comprehensive union-benefit package (enrollment is mandatory) that includes medical, vision and prescription coverage for you and your dependents; Union pension plan, Beech-Nut provides dental coverage and access to participate in 401(k) retirement benefits.  As a team member, you’ll have access to paid holidays & paid floating holiday, New York State paid sick time and paid vacation after the first year (starting with one week) and opportunity to earn up to a maximum of six weeks after twenty-five years of service!

Professional Development:

• Access to robust on-the-job (OTJ) training programs
• New! Access to the Nourish Others Learning Lab with computer stations for online learning (LMS)

More Perks! 

• Opportunities to volunteer and support the local community
• Generous maternity/paternity benefits
• Baby food coupon program until your child’s 2nd birthday
• Service awards
• Perfect attendance incentive program
• Company-provided uniforms & PPE (Personal Protective Equipment)
• Safety shoe reimbursement

 Amenities:

• On-site fitness center
• On-site café catered by Mazzone Hospitality - PRIME Business Dining
• On-site Company Store
• A private on-site Mother’s Room to support nursing mothers and pumping needs at work

What it is like to live in upstate New York…

We are about 30 minutes northwest of Albany, the NY state capital, and 40 minutes southwest of Saratoga Springs. We are near major cultural events, outside recreation and places to have fun throughout the year. From watching the New York City Ballet or listening to Brad Paisley, Cardi B, Dave Matthews Band, Goo Goo Dolls, Willie Nelson, Lynyrd Skynyrd, Santana, or Tedeschi Trucks Band at Saratoga Performing Arts Center (SPAC), boating on beautiful Lake George, hiking the famous trails of the Adirondacks, or skiing at Lake Placid, you will find there is plenty to keep you, and/or, your family busy. And, if you are looking for the occasional big city attraction, it is a short drive to Boston, Montreal, and New York City.

Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected category under applicable federal, state, and local laws.

To all agencies: All resumes submitted by search firms/employment agencies to any employee at Beech-Nut via-email, the internet or in any form and/or method will be deemed the sole property of Beech-Nut, unless such search firms/employment agencies were engaged by Beech-Nut for this position and a valid agreement is in place. In the event a candidate who was submitted outside of the Beech-Nut Nutrition agency engagement process is hired, no fee or payment of any kind will be paid.