Maintenance Technician

Business Unit Overview

About Bob Evans Farms, Inc.

For over 75 years, Bob Evans Farms has delivered delicious, quick-to-table, farm-inspired food that makes mealtime a little bit easier and a lot more delicious. We are proud to be the No. 1-selling refrigerated dinner sides*, including many varieties of wholesome, feel‑good favorites such as mashed potatoes and macaroni & cheese, sold in grocery stores across the country. We also are a leading producer and distributor of sausage and egg products including liquid eggs.

In addition to our flagship Bob Evans® brand, our product portfolio includes Simply Potatoes®, Egg Beaters® and Owens® Sausage. Bob Evans Farms is based in Columbus, Ohio, and is owned by Post Holdings, Inc., a consumer‑packaged goods holding company. For more information about Bob Evans Farms, Inc., visit

To perform a variety of mechanical maintenance repairs. Repairs, installs, replace and test electrical circuits, refrigeration and equipment. Uses hand tools and testing instruments. Dismantles machinery and replaces defective electrical or mechanical parts. Performs all work in accordance with established safety procedures. Inspects completed work for conformance with requirements of local building and safety codes.

• Maintain, troubleshoot, and repair all production equipment in assigned area under the guidance of the Maintenance Team Lead or Supervisor.
• Maintain, troubleshoot, and repair all production equipment and supporting infrastructure including: mechanical troubleshooting and repair, industrial electrical/electronic troubleshooting and repair, PLCs/Instrumentation, robotics, plumbing, hydraulics and pneumatics, HVAC/Steam, welding and fabrication, rigging and heavy materials handling, blueprints and schematics.
• Maintain open, accurate communication with other maintenance employees as well as production management.
• Accurately complete all assigned work orders in a timely manner and document all relevant information describing the completion of the work order.
• Provide all information necessary to maintain proper parts inventories.
• Work with production operators to identify process improvements wherever possible.
• Perform all work in a safe manner following all Company safety policies and procedures.
• Assist with other duties and responsibilities as needed.

Education,

Skills and Abilities:

Required:

• A combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job such as those listed above. Associate degree (A.S., A.A.) or two‑year technical certificate in Mechanics and Electronics or a related field and two years of mechanical and electrical maintenance is preferred. Knowledge of basic fluid power, industrial electricity, mechanical components, PLCs, welding, machining, robotics and rigging.
  
  Also desired is knowledge of preventative maintenance practices, plant operations and government safety regulations.
• Working knowledge of electronics including motor controllers, low‑voltage electrical systems, proximity switches, photo‑eyes, and variable frequency drives.
• Working fundamentals of troubleshooting PLC’s.
• Basic understanding of schematics and blueprints.
• Thoroughly understand and follow all OSHA and Company regulations as they relate to the maintenance field (LOTO, CSE, PPE, etc.).
• Basic plumbing and HVAC knowledge.
• Requires a good understanding of hydraulic/pneumatic equipment.
• Requires judgment to make decisions regarding the sequence of maintenance operations to be performed within the limits of standard practice.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals.
• Ability to use thinking and reasoning to solve a problem.
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
• Solid computer skills (MS Office, Word, Power Point and Excel).
• Ability to work in a multi‑task, deadline‑oriented environment.
• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written.
• Strong organizational skills with attention to detail.
• Must be willing to work flexible hours and shifts.
• Must be willing to attend off‑site training.
• Ability on a daily basis to walk, stand, crouch,…