Maintenance Technician

Job Requisition

JR22902

Worker Time Type

Full time

Worker Sub-Type

Regular

Shift

Job Description

This role accelerates business value by responsibilities for the reliable operation and maintenance of the plant’s manufacturing systems and physical property. Included activities are preventive maintenance, equipment trouble shooting, tool identification and usage, and small physical property repairs. Additional activities may also include operating equipment to continue to improve processing times and decrease downtimes.

Demonstrates our “True North” attributes: voice of the customer, respect for the individual, no nonsense communication and utilization of facts, servant leadership and has a continuous improvement mindset in every facet of leadership and daily interaction. Leads, collaborates and demonstrates the lean principles and utilizes the lean methodologies and tools to facilitate continuous process improvements and value creation for our customers, employees and shareholders.

Actively utilizes lean tools (VSM, Kaizen, A3, etc.) to inform and assess business opportunities to drive continuous improvement. Lead and participate in Kaizen and value stream mapping activities.

• Conduct preventive maintenance on production equipment; troubleshoot and repair malfunctioning equipment.
• May be responsible for operating processing machinery and reducing downtime of equipment in the facility.
• Advanced understanding and application of blueprints, schematics, and technical documentation for the proper maintenance of manufacturing and facility equipment.
• Basic understanding of water plant operations and maintenance to include the following equipment:
  Ice Makers, Compressors, Heat Exchangers, Ammonia and Freon Refrigeration Systems, Pumps, Condensers, and Compressors
• Ensures that manufacturing equipment is functional and supplies are ready.
• Ordering and inventory control of repair parts and ready service equipment for the safe and optimal function of the plant.
• Tests production quality by visually inspecting ice for clarity, cube size, and hole space.
• Advanced understanding of root cause analysis and countermeasure implementation.
• Minor facility and building grounds maintenance including changing light bulbs, painting, and minor plant structural repairs.
• Ability to instruct and coach others in the usage of tools and equipment to conduct general facility maintenance.
• This position may be required to assist with bagging product and occasionally directs production workflow based on production equipment output.
• Can facilitate basic data analysis for root cause identification
• Can conduct basic electrical and electronic systems maintenance without supervision.
• Identify and bring opportunities for continuous process improvement to Operation Manager’s attention.
• Complete safety checklists as required by the Safety/Risk Management Department.
• Able to identify, monitor and correct issues regarding industrial health and safety
• Advanced application of electrical and chemical safety measures and controls.
• Make and assume other duties and responsibilities required or assigned by management.
• Adhering to the Code of Business Ethics is essential. We value honesty and integrity above all else and we expect our employees to be committed to the highest ethical standards.
• Maintain high safety standards. Safety is personal for us all.

• Ability to read and interpret documents in English, such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to work in a constant state of alertness and safe manner
• Ability to work in an unfatigued state
• Ability to accurately gauge lengths of time and distance
• Ability to quickly store and recall instructions in one’s short term memory
• Ability to concentrate and perform tasks involving high levels of cognitive function and judgment
• Ability to cope with sudden changes in surrounding and/or emergency situations and/or alarms
• Demonstrate a caring, committed and concerned attitude about safety
• Possess fast reflexes and unimpaired coordination and ability to rapidly respond to stimuli
• Not mentally or physically impaired…