What are the responsibilities and job description for the Maintenance Technician - Texas position at Primal Pet Foods?
Company Overview
The Primal Pet Group includes manufacturers of fully prepared, human-grade raw foods, treats, and supplements for dogs and cats. The Primal Pet Group was founded with the goal of improving the quality of life and overall health and happiness of pets through wholesome raw foods that mimic the diet of animals in the wild. We are looking for reliable, motivated, pet companions to join our fast-paced, growing Prairie DogTeam in Abilene, Texas.
Come see what Prairie Dog Pet Products is all about here
We're Essential!
Since the onset of this unfortunate pandemic,PDPP remains openas an essential business and continues to produce quality pet food products for cats and dogs nationwide. As we continue to grow as a company, we want to invite you into our family of dedicated employees that are making a difference in the wellbeing of pets.
Responsibilities And Duties
The Maintenance Mechanic is responsible for providing an intermediate level of expertise in responding to work orders, troubleshooting, and performing preventive and corrective maintenance on packaging and production equipment in an industrial environment.
Pay rate
Varies Based On Experience And Technical Abilities
Night shift and weekend differential pay
Company provides all necessary tools and safety PPE.
Schedule
Monday-Friday 5-day work schedule, 8-hour shifts
Candidates must be flexible to work daily overtime and 6th day overtime as needed
Essential Duties And Responsibilities
Primal offers great benefits and perks such as:
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The Primal Pet Group includes manufacturers of fully prepared, human-grade raw foods, treats, and supplements for dogs and cats. The Primal Pet Group was founded with the goal of improving the quality of life and overall health and happiness of pets through wholesome raw foods that mimic the diet of animals in the wild. We are looking for reliable, motivated, pet companions to join our fast-paced, growing Prairie DogTeam in Abilene, Texas.
Come see what Prairie Dog Pet Products is all about here
We're Essential!
Since the onset of this unfortunate pandemic,PDPP remains openas an essential business and continues to produce quality pet food products for cats and dogs nationwide. As we continue to grow as a company, we want to invite you into our family of dedicated employees that are making a difference in the wellbeing of pets.
Responsibilities And Duties
The Maintenance Mechanic is responsible for providing an intermediate level of expertise in responding to work orders, troubleshooting, and performing preventive and corrective maintenance on packaging and production equipment in an industrial environment.
Pay rate
Varies Based On Experience And Technical Abilities
Night shift and weekend differential pay
Company provides all necessary tools and safety PPE.
Schedule
Monday-Friday 5-day work schedule, 8-hour shifts
Candidates must be flexible to work daily overtime and 6th day overtime as needed
Essential Duties And Responsibilities
- Inspect, diagnose and repair mechanical, electrical and pneumatic systems
- The ability to multi-task repairs and schedule maintenance tasks to ensure job completion
- Must have the insight to use other than like-kind components to ensure equipment remains operational
- Repair machines and equipment using approved procedures and standards while maintaining safety practices
- Respond to Production calls for corrective, preventative, and emergency maintenance
- Initiates parts requests for machines
- Preventive Maintenance – Inspection, adjustment, cleaning, replacement, realigning, etc
- Reads and interprets repair manuals, basic schematics and supervisor/manager’s instructions
- Assists Technicians with basic maintenance such as sweeping, cleaning, and greasing
- Follow Lockout / Tag-out procedures
- Communicate with mechanics on other shifts, with verbal and written communications in order to receive and relay specific machine conditions or other information related to the department
- Safe and efficient operation of welding machinery, related equipment, saws, grinders, sanders, and hand tools
- Must be available to work various shifts and weekends
- Punctual and Regular Attendance Required
- Minimum 2 years Maintenance Mechanic experience in a production or manufacturing environment
- Must be able to use various test equipment such as Multi Meters, Digital Tach and Digital Thermometer
- Motivated self-starter with the ability to work in a team and independently to achieve team objectives
- PLC troubleshooting experience strongly preferred
- Stainless Welding, Lathe and Mill experience is a plus
Primal offers great benefits and perks such as:
- 401k with Company match up to 4%
- Paid vacation and sickhours
- Paid company holidays, 8peryear
- Low-cost medical insurance
- Competitive dental, vision, and supplemental insurance. Plus, discounted pet insurance!
- Internal Career opportunities, training, and much more!
Please review our Employment Privacy Policy here: https://primalpetfoods.com/pages/employee-privacy-policy. By submitting an application with us, you acknowledge that you have read and understand this policy.
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