Maintenance Technician I

Title: Maintenance Technician          

Department:  Maintenance

Reports To:   Refer to location organizational chart

SUMMARY: This purpose of this position is to provide maintenance support to the facility through maintaining and improving the on-going reliability of the plant equipment, machinery, and processing systems. This position will sustain the Mission and Motto and Food Safety and Quality Statement of the Mennel Milling Company. 

PRIMARY WORK SHIFT: Will be required to work one of the following shifts. Location/shift will vary. 

• 7:00 AM - 3:00 PM; 3:00 PM – 11:00 PM; or 11:00 PM – 7:00 AM
• OR
• 12-hour rotating shift which includes weekends and potential holidays (job posting purposes) 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily with or without accommodation. Mennel locations may vary in operations equipment.

• Follow all food and personal safety rules and regulations in respect to GMP’s, OSHA, HACCP, the Global Food Safety Initiative, the US FDA Food Safety Modernization Act as stated in the FS&Q Statement, and sanitation guidelines as set forth by the company as listed in Corporate Health, Safety & Environmental (HSE) and attend all required training sessions. Maintain the department/facility in an everyday audit ready condition.
• Maintain the department/facility in an everyday audit ready condition.
• Follow all plant rules, safety rules and procedures during daily work and assure the safety of others.
• Follow Food Safety procedures during maintenance activities.
• Maintain the reliability and capacity of the plant equipment by troubleshooting and repairing mechanical or electrical problems in the most efficient manner while improving long-term reliability. 
• Operate as an active member of the maintenance team to solve equipment problems.
• Must be able to effectively interact with all Mennel Milling staff to improve overall maintenance methods and plant reliability.
• Must be able to follow directions from supervisor and lead person.
• Performs Lead Maintenance Technician duties in his/her absence. 
• Continuously upgrade skills and knowledge to remain current with the latest technology. 
• Apply new skills and technology to increase capacity and reliability of the facility.
• Repairs and maintains, in accordance with diagrams, sketches, operation manuals, and manufacturer's specifications, machinery and mechanical equipment manuals.
• Repair engines, motors, pneumatic tools, conveyor systems, production machines and equipment.
• Dismantle devices to gain access to and remove defective parts using hand tools, hoists, cranes, and power tools, etc. 
• Inspect used parts to determine changes in dimensional requirements using rules, calipers, micrometers and other measuring instruments.
• Install new equipment according to manufacturer’s requirements using levels, plumb bobs, and straightedges.
• Replace defective parts using trouble shooting.
• Lubricate all equipment using manufacturer’s guidelines for preventive maintenance.
• Start and test all equipment after maintenance is performed to check for proper performance.
• Must be able to operate a drill press, grinders, and other metalworking tools to fabricate and repair parts.
• Must have the ability to weld all metal types.
• Must initiate purchase order to re-order parts that were used from stock.
• Must maintain a clean work environment and maintenance work area.
• Other duties may be assigned. 

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

This position has no supervisory duties.

QUALIFICATIONS: 

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required to perform this job. Mennel locations may vary in required knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

• A minimum of a High School Diploma or equivalent required
• And 2 year degree or educational equivalency in a technical or industrial field such as electronics, Mechatronics, mechanics, welding, automation or other related area is required.  A minimum of 5 years of maintenance experience in flour milling, food processing or other related manufacturing field is preferred.  
• Provide sound problem-solving skills to solve short- and long-term problems within a manufacturing environment. Communicate specific problems and potential solutions to the Maintenance Manager to be analyzed, prioritized, and implemented. 
• Establish and maintain effective communications with other maintenance team members. 
• Serve as a technical resource to various problem-solving groups within the plant.
• Must have solid interpersonal skills with the ability to listen well, and work in a team environment with a positive attitude and with minimum supervision. 
• Strong written and verbal communication skills. 
• Multi-skilled ability to perform basic mechanical tasks. 
• Must exhibit a high aptitude for troubleshooting and problem-solving skills. 
• Well skilled with personal computers and software for use in troubleshooting and work order entries. 
• Ability to produce accurate documentation of repairs and modifications to facility using CAD software.  
• Requires ability to effectively prioritize and organize tasks and follow through to ensure completion of assignments in an efficient and high-quality manner.
• Must be able to operate Scissor Lifts and One-Man lifts.
• Must be familiar with chain hoists, overhead cranes, and how to operate them.
• Must have a valid driver’s license 

LANGUAGE SKILLS:

Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, memos, procedures, and plans. Ability to write, complete checklists and other basic documentation and correspondence. Ability to effectively present information or data in one-on-one and small group situations to co-workers, supervisors, and managers.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS: 

Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.

REASONING ABILITY:

Must use solid judgment when making decisions. Must have ability to quickly recognize and plan for changing work duties and events.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to perform maintenance tasks, reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, twist, crouch, or crawl, and talk or hear. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds or more. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:  

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to conditions that are typical to a fast- paced manufacturing environment, including: moving equipment and machinery, dusty, hot/humid, and cold conditions; employee must be willing to work in all weather conditions, at heights, and in the presence of airborne particles. The noise level in the work environment usually requires the use of hearing protection. Work involves exposure to common wheat allergens.