2nd shift Maintenance Technician Level 2

Job Overview
Roles and Responsibilities:

The Maintenance Technician is responsible for the completion of assigned maintenance projects in a safe and timely manner. Coordination with production schedules and department Supervisors is required. Must have strong electrical knowledge.

Primary Duties / Essential Functions:

· Commit to keeping high standards of food safety and product quality of all Frick’s Quality Meats products

· Actively practice safety and cleanliness in all aspects of the job

· Know and practice proper use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

· Contribute to the team effort by working with associate members to ensure policies and procedures are properly followed

· Working with and operating many different hand and power tools on a daily basis is possible

· Perform all pre-production set-up activities in a timely and efficient manner

· Support product development and improvement by discussing equipment needs and modifications with Plant Engineer and Maintenance Supervisor

· Maintain company and product reputation by complying with OSHA, DOT, USDA and other governmental agencies

· As necessary direct or instruct on proper safety and sanitation practices and use of safety and sanitation equipment

· Ensure that safety and sanitation procedures are documented and available to all personnel

· Ability to work independently with little supervision or as part of a team of Technicians

· Offer assistance when needed and ask for it when required to maintain an efficient production process

· Assist with product development trials and routine testing

· Sustain a constant sense of urgency and high employee morale

· Participate in training or continuing education programs to enhance industry knowledge and techniques

· Project a positive attitude and protect Frick’s Quality Meats, Inc. image of honesty, integrity, and fairness

· Ability to work overtime as required by production needs

· Other duties as may be assigned by Supervisor

Workplace Requirements:

· Stand: Must be able to remain standing 75% of the time

· Walk: Needs to occasionally move about inside the facilities to inspect products

· Exposure to work: Constantly works in cool, 45-degree rooms, and damp conditions; occasionally works in temperature range of -5 to 100 degree internally and externally

· Carry weight, lift: Occasionally lifts tools and equipment weighing up to 80 pounds

· Twisting, turning and bending: Moves production tools and equipment weighing up to 80 pounds around production facility

· Use hands/fingers to handle or feel: Constantly inspects, repairs, removes and replaces machinery and other production equipment

· Climb or balance: Occasionally ascends/descends stairs and ladders to access and work on machinery and equipment

· Stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl: Constantly positions self to inspect materials and quality processes

· Talk/hear: Frequently communicates with co-workers and supervisor(s) regarding maintenance needs and projects; must be able to exchange accurate information in these situations

· See: Must be able to identify defects and inspect machinery and equipment

· Smell: Able to detect ammonia

Education: Associates’ Degree or Certification from Technical College preferred, OR combination of education and work experience.

Experience:

Strong skills in the areas of electrical, plumbing, welding, hydraulics, diagnostics, tube bending, pipe threading, use of power tools and mechanical skills are required.

Possess strong troubleshooting skills and be able to identify probable causes to determine the best course of action to resolve mechanical or electrical issues.

Working on various types of drives, motors, and process controllers.

Experience troubleshooting Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC).

Knowledgeable in preventative and predictive maintenance.

Must display Leadership, Facilitating, and Teamwork skills; help set the standard for the department.

Excellent verbal and written communication skills, good analytical skills, and strong interpersonal skills.

Reliability or history of good attendance (2 absences or less) and must maintain good attendance.

Strong Electrical Knowledge

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $29.00 - $33.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Opportunities for advancement
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Evening shift
• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Work Location: In person

Salary : $29 - $33