Maintenance Technician II- Nights 6pm-6am

Key Duties/Responsibilities

This position will perform the regular maintenance of large production machinery, refrigeration systems and other production plant-based equipment. Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Perform preventive maintenance inspections
• Record and report damaged, worn, or broken parts
• Identify the causes of unexpected breakdowns of machines
• Repair broken machines quickly and efficiently
• Clean, organize, inventory, stock, and otherwise maintains shop areas
• Make necessary modifications and implement test runs
• Prepare reports documenting work performed
• Fabrication or repair of basic equipment and tools needed for operations
• Performs other related duties as assigned

This position will work nights, weekends, holidays, etc.

Required Skills/Abilities

• Ability to follow directions, work independently and work well in a team
• Ability to verbally communicate with other departments
• Ability to organize self and others to complete tasks and responsibilities
• Ability to read and comprehend specifications and use them to accomplish tasks
• Ability to work in a fast-paced and stressful environment
• Interpret and translate engineering designs and documentation
• Thorough understanding of or the ability to quickly learn production equipment
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to operate and/or test specified equipment

Education and Experience

• Some technical related coursework or equivalent experience required
• Two years working in a food processing/manufacturing environment required
• Welding experience preferred
• Basic understanding of ammonia-based refrigeration systems preferred
• Internal transfers - worked at least 6 months in prior position
• Completion of on-the-job training may be substituted for educational requirements

Physical Requirements

• Prolonged periods working on feet, using tools, and performing repetitive actions that entail frequent bending and stooping.
• Prolonged periods to bend, stretch, push, pull, and move as needed to reach, clean, and service machinery.
• Must be able to lift and carry up to 70 pounds.
• Visual acuity to read instructions, operate machines, and inspect parts produced.
• Ability to move in, around and under equipment.
• Ability to work in a cold and hot wet environment.
• Work in refrigerated environment.

SSI Foods is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Prohibits Discrimination and Harassment of Any Kind:

SSI is committed to the principle of equal opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or disability status.