Job Description

General Purpose:

Ensures that all equipment is operating effectively and efficiently. Must have excellent proficiency in preventative maintenance, over-hauls, modification, fabrication, welding, and mechanical and electrical troubleshooting and repair. Must also have working knowledge of machine shop equipment, excellent trouble shooting and problem solving skills.

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Perform preventative maintenance and/or repairs of production and processing equipment as well as utility related equipment, following all safety procedures

• Support the installation of new equipment

• Assist the machine operators with training or troubleshooting to minimize equipment downtime

• Ensure all repairs are documented

• Foster teamwork consistent with our company and plant Mission, Vision, and Core Values

• Adhere to all safety policies and procedures

• Attends required training, including but not limited to: GMP's, HAACP, SQF, Safety, etc.

• Perform other tasks and jobs as assigned

• Proactively identify opportunities for Continuous Improvement to include: Lean, Kaizen, 5S, and Leader Standard Work

• Follow all DFA GMP's and work in a manner consistent with all corporate and regulatory, food safety, quality and sanitation requirements

EEO/AA/Female/Minority/Disabled/Veteran

Requirements

Minimum Requirements:

Education and Experience

• High School Diploma or GED

• Must have two (2) years formal mechanical education certificate or equivalent work experience doing maintenance type work

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Must be able to perform minor electrical work (ex. change pump motors, diagnose motor control problems, etc.)

• Must know pneumatics, solenoid valves, and air cylinders

• Must have the ability to perform minor projects from planning to installation. (Typically, this includes non-sanitary piping, drain lines, vacuum lines.)

• Must have the ability to perform routine repairs in a safe and timely fashion (ex. rebuilding product pumps, water pumps, sanitary valves, samplers, packaging equipment, sifters, piping leaks).

• Must have the ability to perform routine preventative maintenance on a variety of equipment, identify any abnormal conditions, and maintain appropriate records

• Must have the ability to perform basic welding for repair and fabrication (mig/tig/stick).

• Must have the ability to follow process control computer variables, schematics, and diagnose system problems.

• Must have the ability to assist other mechanics on more complicated repairs in a safe and useful manner.

• Must have good interpersonal skills necessary to foster cooperation and effectively communicate with others.

• Basic computer skills.

• Must be able to lift 60 lbs.

• Must be able to successfully complete a written maintenance test conducted by Maintenance Manager

Licensing and Certification:

• Electrical, welding, boiler, refrigeration, waste water, or plumbing licenses or certificates are a plus

Pay Range $22.00 - $26.00/hour