Maintenance Technician

Salary Range: $24.00 To 36.00 Hourly

Position Summary

The Maintenance Technician executes the scheduled and day-to-day activities of the Maintenance Department to ensure the plant meets department and overall plant goals of safety and quality. Performs all work in a manner that complies with all federal, state, local, SQF, company rules and regulations and with optimum regard for plant safety and Good Manufacturing Practices. 

Essential Job Functions

• Troubleshoots repairs and maintains plant machinery and equipment such as mixers, conveyors, compressors, and pumps. 

• Troubleshoots, repairs or replaces control devices such as switches, photo eyes, proximity sensors, pushbuttons, contactors, motor starters, etc. as needed

• Troubleshoots repairs or replaces oven components such as burners, valves, bearings, scrapers, etc.

• Troubleshoots repairs or replaces pneumatic and basic electrical power components.

• Troubleshoots repairs or replaces PLC based control systems.

• Preforms work order repairs, inspections and adjustments as well as preventative and predictive maintenance tasks.

• Sets up and operates metal working equipment such as hand tools, welders, drill press, or grinders. 

• Monitors and assists outside contractors on/outside the premises.

• Works closely with production, refrigeration and warehouse personnel to effectively resolve and eliminate plant and process problems. 

• Communicates daily all pertinent information to department management.

• Works in conjunction with maintenance and refrigeration technicians to cross train on system maintenance to obtain adequate coverage across all shifts. 

• Assists management in developing standard operating procedures, and duty cycles for all repairs and maintenance, relating to process and packaging equipment.

• Interprets and understands plans and specifications, schematics, operating and maintenance manuals for applicable system.

• Maintains plant boiler and hot water systems.

• Participates in plant safety, SQF, health and environmental programs.

• Perform all other duties, responsibilities, and special projects as assigned

Education/Training 

Required:  

• High School diploma or GED.
• 4 years of industrial electrical experience
• 6 years of industrial maintenance experience

Preferred:

• Technical College/PLC Certification Course 

• Electrical/mechanical experience, preferably within the industry.

Preferred:

• Experience in a food manufacturing and packaging environment.

• Working knowledge of PLC’s 

• Bi-lingual English / Spanish ability

About the Arkansas Division of Workforce Services

The Arkansas Division of Workforce Services (ADWS) is the state agency responsible for providing job-related services to unemployed state residents, such as coordinating training and educational opportunities, processing unemployment insurance claims, and connecting job seekers with employment opportunities in the state.

The Arkansas Division of Workforce Services consists of four major sections: Workforce Services, Adult Education, Arkansas Rehabilitation Services, and Services for the Blind. Each section is responsible for administering multiple state and federal grants, the programs they fund, and the services they provide to Arkansans.

DWS is unique from other state agencies because it is almost 100% federally funded. DWS does not earn a profit, and the agency’s success is measured by its ability to meet the needs of Arkansas employers and job seekers. The Arkansas Legislature appropriates the agency’s funds and has the authority to pass legislation affecting agency programs and services on a state level. As a result, DWS adheres to both state and federal laws and regulations. The size of the agency’s budget and staffing levels are adapted to meet the needs of the state and its customers while balancing the requirements of stakeholders.

ADWS Information Desk: 501-682-2121