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Company Description
Headquartered in Cordova, TN, Stratas Foods is a 50/50 joint venture formed in October 2008 between ACH Food Companies and Archer Daniels Midland Company. Stratas Foods is built on the combined strengths and expertise of these two great parent companies, laid down over the course of over 200 years of combined experience. Stratas will continue to build on this foundation of excellence by providing value added, branded and custom formulated fats and oils solutions to the Food Service, Food Ingredient and Retail sectors. At Stratas Foods we are committed to being the most valued supplier of fats, oils, dressings, mayonnaise and salad dressings to the private label retail bottled oils market in the United States.
Manufacturing facilities are located in Dallas and Houston, TX; Decatur and Quincy, IL; Englewood, NJ; Hillside, NJ; Fresno, CA; Nashville, TN; and Valdosta, GA. Corporate offices are located in Memphis, TN. We are committed to maintaining a progressive workplace by utilizing the ideas, skills and talents of all of our employees. We strive to make Stratas Foods a great place to work and are building a team capable of meeting our business goals.
Job Description
The A level Electrical-Mechanical Technician is an advanced role for experienced professionals specializing in industrial maintenance. Technicians take on more complex and critical tasks, independently leading maintenance projects and providing strategic input on system improvements. They are responsible for ensuring the optimal performance of production and manufacturing equipment with minimal supervision.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities

1. Lead compliance efforts with all Stratas GMP standards.
2. Execute and oversee the repair, installation, and maintenance of production and manufacturing equipment.
3. Conduct detailed inspections of equipment performance and proactively identify potential failures or improvement opportunities.
4. Utilize advanced hand tools, electrical tools, and mechanical tools safely and effectively.
5. Train and mentor junior technicians and apprentices on maintenance practices, troubleshooting, and safety procedures.
6. Promote and maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment.
7. Adhere to and enforce all company safety protocols, policies, and procedures.
8. Collaborate with engineering, production, and reliability teams to improve equipment performance, uptime, and reliability.
9. Lead or support complex maintenance projects with minimal supervision.
10. Support continuous improvement initiatives focused on reducing downtime and increasing operational efficiency.
11. Develop and execute preventative maintenance procedures and maintenance schedules.
12. Troubleshoot and diagnose complex electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and automation-related issues.
13. Utilize CMMS systems to document maintenance activities, track work orders, and analyze equipment history.
14. Perform other duties as assigned by management to support plant operations

Qualifications
Education: High School Diploma or equivalent.
Related Experience:

• 3+ years of extensive hands-on industrial maintenance experience in a manufacturing or production environment.
• Advanced experience in troubleshooting and maintaining PLCs and automation systems.
• Experience developing, writing, and implementing preventative maintenance programs and procedures.
• Proficiency in using advanced diagnostic equipment and maintenance software for equipment analysis and troubleshooting.
• Experience managing multiple maintenance projects simultaneously while meeting timelines and quality expectations.
• Experience with Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or other continuous improvement methodologies.
• Strong working knowledge of Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS).
• Demonstrated experience in mentoring, training, and developing maintenance technicians and apprentices.

Competencies

• Advanced electrical and mechanical troubleshooting
• Leadership and team development
• Project management and prioritization
• Preventative and predictive maintenance expertise
• Safety leadership and compliance
• Continuous improvement mindset
• Strong analytical and diagnostic skills
• Effective communication and cross-functional collaboration
• Time management and organizational skills
• Adaptability and technical learning agility
• Attention to detail and quality focus
• Decision-making and independent problem-solving

Additional Information
Physical: Must be able to walk throughout the plant, to include walking and climbing up/downstairs and ladders (portable, fixed). Must have be ability to lift up to 50 pounds occasionally is required.
Sensory: Must have the appropriate level of sensory acuity (visual, hearing, speaking, smell and touch) to be able to identify and react to normal, abnormal and alarm conditions (chemicals, temperature, etc.)
Mental/Reasoning: Must be able to logically and methodically work through and break down complex problems and processes to enable effective communication with all levels of the organization.
Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision
Stratas Foods is an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate against any applicant or employee in any manner prohibited by law, including but not limited to, on the basis of race or color, religion, gender, age, genetic information, national origin/ancestry, mental or physical disability, family status/marital status, military/veteran status, and any other legally protected status.
Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision-The Employer will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the Employer's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)
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