What are the responsibilities and job description for the 1st Shift- Associate Maintenance Technician position at Gehl Food & Beverage?
1st Shift Assoicate Maintenance Technician
**Schedule: Sunday-Thursday**
**Hours: 6am-2pm**
**Wage: $24-26/hour**
**$2500 Signing Bonus**
**Full Benefits Package**
**401k Match**
Job Responsibilities
- Assist with preventive (PM), predictive and corrective maintenance activities on all assigned equipment and make recommendations for improvements to ensure productions lines are running at or above required efficiency levels.
- Identify and locate sources of problems by observing mechanical devices in operation; listening for problems and use the necessary tools to correct and solve maintenance problems.
- Assist with routine equipment trial runs to confirm it meets production specifications.
- Ensure equipment is returned to its original operating state or seek supervisor approval to make any alternations to equipment.
- Report equipment abnormalities and unsafe conditions to Maintenance supervisor or Maintenance Manager.
- Assist in maintaining an accurate inventory of tools, test equipment and spare parts in order to ensure work resources are ready and available at the time of service request.
- Maintain accurate work logs of repairs and equipment modifications including preventative maintenance and emergency repairs to ensure information is available appropriately manage workloads.
- Establish strong working partnerships with all staff based on a commitment to teamwork and mutual accountability to limit downtime in order to support production needs.
- Maintain assigned work area and production environment in a clean and orderly fashion.
- Ensure compliance with Gehl safety standards and with applicable regulatory requirements with following the companys Good Manufacturing Practices.
- Other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
- High School or Equivalency Diploma
- Demonstrated mechanical skill and technical aptitude
- Demonstrated organizational, analytical, detail orientation and observational skills
- Flexibility and dependability is required to work overtime, off-shift, weekends, and holidays to support production needs
- Ability to write routine reports and correspondence
- Ability to read, write and understand the English language
- Demonstrated ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals.
- Basic to intermediate mathematical abilities
- Ability to apply common sense in order to carry out detailed but uninvolved oral or written instruction
- Proficiency using a personal computer (PC) and related software, ideally Microsoft Office Tools (Outlook, Word, Excel)
- Ability to work in a fast paced environment, often with limited supervision
- Demonstrated ability to work effectively with diverse populations by promoting and maintaining an inclusive work environment and culture that is respectful and accepting of diversity.
Preferred Qualifications
- Associates degree in Applied Science, Electrical Engineering or other related field
- 1 year of previous maintenance technician experience, ideally in a manufacturing environment
- Certified as a Safety Professional (CSP)
- Knowledge of aseptic processes, equipment and products
- Have the physical ability to occasionally sit, frequently lift/carry, push/pull up to 50 pounds, reach overhead, climb, squat/bend/kneel, and regularly stand, walk/move about.
Salary : $24 - $26
