MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN 3

Global Harvest Foods is a national manufacturer in the bird feeding industry with a rich 40 year history of delighting many “A” list retailers with our branded and private label product lines. Our manufacturing and distribution facilities are located throughout the United States.
We are a progressive and growth-oriented company who cares about our family of employees, and we pride ourselves on doing the right things for our business and our people.
We have an outstanding opportunity for a Maintenance Technician 3 at our plant located in Akron, CO.
The primary tasks will include, but are not limited to:

• Repairing and maintaining production equipment throughout the facility.
• Daily service and maintenance of facility.
• Daily service and maintenance of production equipment.
• Conducting tests and inspections for building systems and equipment.
• Responding to production trouble calls. Advanced troubleshooting of any down equipment.
• Understanding and supporting GHF BRC objectives and policies.
• Keeping the building secure.
• Documenting test results of building systems and equipment.
• Completing assigned preventative/predictive maintenance tasks.
• Participating on the emergency response team.
• Inspecting, troubleshooting, and repairing equipment.
• Fabricating small jobs for facility.
• Basic janitorial tasks.
• Participate in on-call rotation to after hours or weekend issues.

General Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree 3-5 year’ experience; Associates Degree 5-7 years’ experience or 7-10 years of related experience.
• Knowledge of PLC’s, VFD’s and industrial wiring.
• Must be able to navigate a PC, laptop, and tablet with basic Windows/iOS software.
• Good communication skills, both written and verbal; Spanish speaking/writing a plus.
• Must be able to lift 50lbs. on a consistent basis.
• General knowledge of janitorial, housekeeping, and maintenance.
• Advanced welding skills and knowledge.
• Basic first aid knowledge.
• Comfortable working on equipment at heights, in excess of 50’, outside via PIT lifts or ladder/catwalks.
• Considerable experience working with hand/power tools and other basic shop equipment.
• Comfortable using measurement devices; tape measure, calipers, micrometers, RPM gauges, laser alignment.
• Must be a self-starter and work with minimum supervision.
• Lean Manufacturing experience a plus.

Job Specific Skill Requirements:

• Hydraulic, electrical, and pneumatic systems including air compressors.
• Meggers, voltmeter and multi-meters for testing.
• Show a defined trouble shooting logic when diagnosing equipment problems.
• Bearing analysis and installation.
• Lubrication.
• Gearboxes.
• Preventive maintenance (PM).
• Rigging and rigging equipment.
• Packaging machines.
• Robotics and automation.
• Motor controls.
• Engineering software.
• Engineering Drawings.

Training/Certifications/Licenses

• Boom lift
• Forklift
• Scissor lift
• Fall protection
• Confined space entry
• LOTO
• NFPA703E
• NEC

The ideal candidate will be self-motivated and team-oriented, with strong communication skills
Global Harvest Foods provides an excellent compensation and benefits package
For immediate consideration, please send your resume and cover letter or call 800-826-4179 for an Employment Application.
Equal Opportunity Employer

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $30.00 - $40.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person