Maintenance Technician (1st Shift)

Summary

The Maintenance Technician is a highly-skilled technician who is able to work with all production machinery, automated and electrical systems. This person will assist with installations, troubleshooting, repairs, modifications and preventative maintenance.

• Schedule: 1st Shift (Monday - Friday 6:00am - 3:00pm; Weekend overtime required as business needs dictate)

Principal and Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Installs, troubleshoots, repairs, modifies, rebuilds and performs preventive/predictive maintenance on all production machinery, automated and electrical systems.
• Exhibits proficiency in performing regular adjustments, calibrations and repair work in response to department demands both during product and non-production hours.
• Responds to emergency breakdowns and needs in a timely manner with OSHA Lockout/Tagout and Company safety regulations.
• Responds to management concerns of equipment performance informing production supervisors or any necessary modifications or system malfunctions that would affect their area of operation now or in the future.
• Maintains log books by applying math skills through the equipment PM stages in order to calibrate machinery to performance standards.
• Provides "hands on" training and direction to lower level mechanics and techs in properly servicing, repairing and maintaining the equipment operated by the Company.
• May also have the responsibility of leading other mechanics and techs, monitoring their work, attendance, start-ups and set-ups.

Minimum Education

High School or equivalent

Experience Requirements

• 2 - 4 years. 
• Reading, writing and analytical skills are required.
• Must have all personal tools at all times and be able to use and operate hand tools and industrial shop equipment.
• Requires knowledge of math that relates to performing maintenance activities.
• Able to make correct calculations when completing mechanical, electrical or electronic maintenance repairs.
• Able to verify dimensions and diagrams for assembly, disassembly and troubleshooting purposes.
• Able to determine clearance of parts to ensure conformance to specification using precision measuring instruments.
• Ability to troubleshoot and repair Mechanical and electrical systems.
• Working knowledge of and ability to troubleshoot PLCs Ability to work and communicate effectively in a fast-paced environment and adapt to frequent changes.
• Ability to understand and follow both written and verbal instructions with high level of detail and accuracy.
• .Ability to work independently and efficiently with little to no assistance.
• Ability to identify root cause and resolve issues.
• Contribute to continuous improvement.
• Self-motivated and ability to work with minimal supervision.

Environmental Factors and Physical Requirements

• Position is active.
• On the plant floor activities such as troubleshooting and re-design of existing systems are routine.
• May need to move equipment occasionally.
• May need to access files, supplies and equipment. Position requires an associate to have the ability to move throughout the complex and all facilities.
• When in a plant environment: Exposure primarily consists of wet and moist floors which include metal and plastic grating surfaces.
• May be exposed to temperatures of 28 degrees to 100 degrees Fahrenheit with both ambient and 100% humidity.
• May handle product 25 degrees to 50 degrees Fahrenheit. May be exposed to noise ranges of 50 db to 110 db.
• May be exposed to all chemicals used in poultry, food, processing facility.
• Must wear and use protective and safety equipment required for the job as directed by the Company.