Maintenance Technician-2nd Shift (with Refrigeration experience)

POSITION SUMMARY

The Maintenance Technician performs routine maintenance, troubleshooting, and repairs on plant equipment and systems to ensure optimal performance and minimal downtime. This role is critical for maintaining the efficiency and safety of operations.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The essential functions include, but are not limited to the following :

• Conduct scheduled preventative maintenance on machinery and equipment.
• Inspect equipment to identify potential issues and perform necessary adjustments or repairs.
• Maintain detailed records of maintenance activities and equipment performance.
• Diagnose mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic problems in processing equipment.
• Perform repairs to machinery, including replacing defective parts, motors, and control systems.
• Collaborate with production staff to address equipment malfunctions promptly.
• Assist in the installation and commissioning of new equipment.
• Implement equipment upgrades and modifications to improve performance and efficiency.
• Ensure all installations and modifications comply with safety and operational standards.
• Maintain accurate records of maintenance activities, including work orders and maintenance logs.
• Prepare reports on equipment performance and maintenance needs.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and internal policies.
• Monitor inventory levels of maintenance supplies and parts.
• Order and restock parts as needed to ensure minimal downtime.
• Conduct regular inventory audits and update records accordingly.
• Identify opportunities for improving equipment reliability and operational efficiency.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives and suggest process enhancements.
• Stay updated on industry best practices and emerging technologies.
• Served as a backup Refrigeration Technician (assumed all tasks of a Refrigeration Technician when needed).
• Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS (Knowledge, Skills, and Experience)

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions.

While performing the duties of this position, the employee is required to perform physical activities that involve moving one's whole body, such as crawling, squatting, kneeling, turning, twisting, using both hands, reaching, and stretching to perform necessary repairs and installations and lifting from 70 pounds or more (unassisted). May frequently need to bend, stoop, crouch, or climb to access machinery or equipment located at different heights or in confined spaces. The employee must be able to walk and stand for a significant amount of time on even concrete surfaces, which may at times be slippery due to marinades, water, and other liquids associated with the production process.

Due to noise levels in the work environment, the use of hearing protection is required. Precise vision is required for this position to perform detailed visual inspections and repairs of equipment and machinery, and to identify electrical color codes or safety labels. The employee will be working in a climate-controlled environment of -40°F to -45°F and may be exposed to heat working around hot machinery or ovens. Employee may be exposed to strong odors such as raw meat and marinades from seasoned meat.

While in the production area, employee is required to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) to include hair and beard nets, rubber soled shoes, smocks, hearing protection and hard hats.