Maintenance Technician, Fort Smith, Night Shift

Essential Position Responsibilities

• Repairs, replaces, corrects, or otherwise affects equipment as needed to ensure correct and efficient operation according to production requirements.
• Consults with engineers and vendors as needed and accomplishes layout work for each project; troubleshoots equipment.
• Meets safety requirements, complying with all policies or regulations from Simmons or government agencies concerning safety, environment, vehicle, handling of food products, packaging, ingredients, and related items.
• Participates as a member of the team in ongoing development, communication, and implementation of team concepts, programs, and policies; coordinates work to ensure best practices with all team members and fosters cohesiveness.
• Applies Simmons Operating Systems principles (quality, security, office environment, company policies, LEAN) and communicates concerns and improvement ideas.
• Performs other duties as necessary to support business objectives.

Enters and locates information on a computer; visually verifies information often in small print; must be able to manually lift or move objects weighing 75–150 pounds; must be able to work in extreme temperatures, on feet for entire shift; in cramped, enclosed, elevated, wet or dirty areas with noise levels above 90 decibels.

None.

Will use appropriate footwear, hearing protection, and other protective equipment as needed or required.

Experience or vocational training in welding, electrical or mechanical repair, and refrigeration or hydraulics.

Preference for poultry or food processing organization.

Good command of the English language, both written and spoken.

High School Diploma or equivalent.