Maintenance Technician

GENERAL PURPOSE

Demonstrate full proficiency in maintenance/mechanical activities to ensure that all equipment is operating effectively and efficiently. Perform general maintenance, preventative maintenance, over‑hauls, modification, fabrication, welding, and/or mechanical and electrical troubleshooting and repair. Work with a limited degree of supervision, with oversight focused on complex and/or new assignments. Act as an informal resource for colleagues with less experience.

$30 or more DOE per hour. Maintenance wages are based on years of service and oncoming skills – make sure your resume is clean, up‑to‑date and accurate.

Evening/overnight shift – rotating evening/overnight shifts.

Week 1:
Sunday, Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday 4pm-2:30am

Week 2:
Monday, Tuesday, Friday, Saturday 4pm-2:30am

Repeat

• Perform maintenance and/or repairs (planned, unplanned, emergency) on production, processing, and packaging equipment as well as utility related equipment or systems, following all safety procedures.
• Perform preventative maintenance; perform routine inspections of equipment for assessment of reliability and performance.
• Read, analyze, and interpret technical procedures, electrical schematics, service manuals, and work orders to perform required maintenance and service.
• Support the installation of new equipment.
• Assist operators with training or troubleshooting to minimize equipment downtime.
• Complete work orders in a timely manner, while maintaining high quality standards.
• Use a variety of hand and power tools, electric meters, and material handling equipment in performing duties.
• Maintain communication with other departments, management, and employees and notify them of any problems and/or concerns that may restrict the efficiency of production.
• Ensure all repairs are documented. Complete all paperwork clearly, legibly, and accurately with required information. Document all required information in accordance with standard operations procedures.
• Stay up to date on new products, equipment, technology and techniques.
• Utilizing continuous improvement mindset, assist in identifying opportunities to improve processes.
• Exhibit the ability to anticipate parts requirements for the tasks, follow proper purchasing procedures, and acquire parts ahead of anticipated task performance.
• Maintain safe working conditions for employees and compliance with all state and federal regulations regarding health and safety issues.
• Follow all DFA good manufacturing practices (GMP) and work in a manner consistent with all corporate regulatory, food safety, quality, and sanitation requirements.
• The requirements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employee, but is not a complete list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required. Other duties may be assigned as required.

• Knowledge of charts, tables, drawings, specifications, schedules, wiring diagrams.
• Able to inspect equipment, recognize potential problems, and take appropriate corrective action to prevent component failures or equipment down time.
• Able to use a variety of maintenance tools, hand and power tools, electric meters, and material handling equipment in a safe manner.
• Able to perform maintenance activities/repairs independently and assist on more complicated repairs.
• Able to perform minor to mid‑sized projects from planning to installation.
• Able to present options and ideas to current processes or procedures.
• Able to adapt and manage to change effectively.
• Able to perform task and duties without constant supervision.
• Able to work effectively in a team environment.
• Able to diagnose and take appropriate steps to find solutions to problems.
• Able to communicate clearly and effectively, both verbally and in writing.
• Able to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
• Basic computer skills.
• Must be able to read, write and speak English.

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Graduation from trade school or technical school preferred in areas such as electrical, programmable controls (PLC/HMI), mechanical, welding/fabrication, refrigeration, plumbing, etc.
• 2 to 4 years of maintenance, mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, electronic, computer‑controlled equipment, PLC, and HVAC or related experience, preferably in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience on a variety of equipment including lubricating, cleaning, material handling, motor control, relay control, process control and packaging equipment.
• Experience with ammonia refrigeration systems preferred.
• Certification and/or License – may be required during course of employment.

Must be willing to work flexible hours including overtime, weekends and holidays.

An Equal Opportunity Employer including Disabled/Veterans.