Maintenance Technician - 1st Shift

Overview

The Maintenance Technician is responsible for maintaining equipment and facilities to operate in the safest and most productive electro-mechanical condition, supporting continuous improvement, production strategies and plant reliability of snack food equipment and building maintenance.

LOCATION:

Franklin, Wisconsin

BASE RATE PER HOUR: $32.95

SHIFT:
Monday
- Thursday

HOURS:

6 AM until 4 PM.

• Understands and adheres to governmental regulatory programs and policies, including but not limited to National Electrical Code, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Uniform Building Code (UBC) and local government environmental agency policies.
• Practices and complies with all plant and maintenance department safety procedures, including but not limited to:
  Lock-Out
  - Tag-Out;
  Arc Flash and Hot Work Permits.
• Understands the concept of Permit Required Confined Spaces and assists with proper alternate entry of re-classified confined spaces when necessary.
• Follows all applicable good manufacturing practices (GMPs) for area assigned.
• Maintains and uses appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) in accordance with OSHA, food handling before and after equipment inspection and repair activities.
• Attends classes, seminars, and in-house training as needed to maintain skill level with changes in the industry.
• Assists in making improvements and suggestions to optimize maintenance program.
• Executes and documents planned and unplanned work findings and data during shift via SAP.
• Repairs and installation of parts, tools and equipment. Fabricates or modifies machines, tools, or equipment to manufacture new products or improve existing products.
• Performs Preventative Maintenance (PM), inspections, corrective repairs, and special projects/equipment rebuilds.
• Performs execution and resolution of equipment breakdowns/repairs.
• Leverages methodologies including root cause analysis (RCA), break down failure analysis (BDA) and cause maps to identify and resolve equipment issues.
• Utilizes predictive maintenance technologies to identify failures and takes correct follow-up actions (e.g., ultrasound, thermal imaging, oil analysis, vibration analysis).
• Documents the cause of the failure and works with maintenance team, planner, supervisor, or other team members to take action to prevent recurrence.
• Understands and interprets technical documents and diagrams including factory manuals, blueprints, schematics, single line drawings, P&IDs, and related electrical/mechanical diagrams.
• Performs other duties as required.

Education:

High School Diploma or GED is preferred, but not required.

Experience:

Some college or formal technical school education is preferred, but not required. Must pass plant specific maintenance test.

Sitting:
Seldom;
Driving:
Occasionally;
Standing:
Frequently;
Walking:
Frequently;
Using hands:
Continuously;
Climbing:
Frequently;
Squatting/Kneeling:
Frequently;
Talking/Hearing:
Frequently;
Two Handed Carry:
Occasionally;
Reaching:
Continuously;
Pushing:
Occasionally;
Pulling:
Occasionally;
Overhead Work Standing:
Occasionally;
Ladder Climbing:
Frequently;
Repetitive Twisting Standing:
Continuously;
Fine motor Skills/Manipulation:
Continuously;
Bending:
Continuously;
Vision (Far, Near, Peripheral, and Depth Perception):
Continuously;
Follow Directions and Routines:
Frequently;
Concentrate, Memorize, and Recall:
Frequently;
Analyze Data:
Seldom;
Problem Solving:
Frequently;
Work Independently with Appropriate Judgment:
Frequently;
Read, Write, Comprehend Numbers and Words:
Frequently.

Lift/Carry/Push Weight:
Up to 10 lbs. Frequently;
Up to 25 lbs. Frequently;
Up to 50 lbs. Frequently;
Up to 100 lbs. Occasionally (must be with assistance);
More than 100 lbs. Seldom/Never (must be with assistance). Where applicable, ability to climb into trailer & walk on uneven surfaces to gather samples:
Occasionally.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts. The employee is frequently exposed to wet and/or humid conditions. The employee is occasionally exposed to high, precarious places; fumes or airborne particles; and caustic chemicals. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.

The starting rate for this full-time, hourly position is $32.95.

Individual base pay depends on work location and additional factors such as experience, job-related skills, and relevant education or training. Total pay may include other forms of compensation. In addition, we offer competitive health, dental, 401k and wellness benefits beginning on the first day of employment. Please ask your Talent Acquisition Partner for more information about our total rewards package.

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