Production Technician III R255879

COMPENSATION INFORMATION

$25.38 - $38.08. The pay range provided is not indicative of Sysco’s actual pay range but is merely algorithmic and provided for generalized comparison. Factors that may be used to determine rate of pay include specific skills, work location, work experience and other individualized factors.

The Production Technician III role is essential for supporting the operations team and is responsible for planning and performing highly diversified duties to include installing, moving, repairing and preventive maintenance on production equipment throughout the facility. Perform 5S and Lean manufacturing activities including material handling improvements, production line configuration, and safety procedures. This role must use and exemplify industry leading maintenance practices and methodologies to increase equipment safety, uptime, and performance.

• Champions company and industry standard safety policies and procedures – OSHA, NEC, NFPA, USDA, FDA, etc. Recognize, elevate and take action on unsafe work conditions and engage with co-workers to ensure compliance.
• Develop and execute inspections and preventive/predictive maintenance tasks on production and process utility equipment to increase quality, safety, and overall equipment reliability.
• Diagnose and repair production and process utility equipment deficiencies and failures, including mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic equipment.
• Use continuous improvements tools and methods, such as root cause analysis (RCA), failure mode analysis (FMA), to improve equipment reliability and prevent recurrence.
• Champion and lead production equipment rebuilds, line moves, installations, setups, and calibrations. Work with OEMs on emergency repairs as needed.
• Read and interpret equipment work orders, manuals, assembly diagrams, electrical schematics, and P&'s to perform required maintenance and service.
• Manage assigned planned work, unplanned failures, and work orders in a high‑paced, fluid work environment.
• Accurately and concisely log work orders in a computerized maintenance management system (CMMS) to properly track maintenance and equipment performance metrics.

• Five (5) plus years of maintenance experience in a manufacturing setting.
• Experience using lockout tagout, job hazard analysis, hot work permits, confined space, etc.
• Experience working in a food processing environment and familiarity with USDA, FDA, and SQF policies and procedures.

• 1 year experience in a leadership role.
• Experience with condition diagnostic techniques, including vibration analysis, oil analysis, ultrasonic testing, and thermographic testing.

• High School Diploma or GED.

• Required – Must provide own tools (diagnostic equipment and major tools provided by Sysco).
• Preferred – Formal training in equipment maintenance repair, installation, and troubleshooting of electrical equipment is highly desired.

• Extensive knowledge of OSHA safety regulations.
• Extensive knowledge of environmental and food safety regulations.
• Moderate computer skills and knowledge.
• Extensive knowledge in preventive maintenance inspections and repair.
• Extensive knowledge in diagnosis and repair of mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems.
• Extensive knowledge in using a multi‑meter, infrared thermometer, and megohmmeter.

The physical demands described include occasional sitting, frequent lifting of heavy items, excellent hand and finger dexterity for wrenches and hand tools, ability to operate various pieces of equipment, stand, sit, walk, bend, reach, push and pull, and repetitive motion with tools.

The work environment involves food processing temperatures of ≤38 °F, exposure to wet, hot, extreme cold, humid conditions, moving mechanical parts, confined spaces, non‑traditional business hours, evenings, nights, weekends, holidays, and on‑call duties. Possible travel to other operating companies or corporate office may be required.

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Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity and affirmative action employer, and consider qualified applicants without regard to race, color, creed, religion, ancestry, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, veteran status or any other protected factor under federal, state or local law. This opportunity is available through Sysco Corporation, its subsidiaries, and affiliates.