Maintenance Technician - Essentia

This is a 2nd Shift position 6PM-6AM

To assure the daily, safe, efficient and effective operations of all plant equipment, machinery, vehicles and plant facilities as well as assigned tasks in accordance with established policies and procedures.

Education:

High School Diploma, G.E.D. certification or equivalent working experience required.

Trade school or Associate’s degree related to Industrial Maintenance preferred.

Experience:

2+ years in an industrial manufacturing setting required.

Experience performing preventive maintenance checks on equipment required.

Experience troubleshooting and repairing manufacturing equipment required.

Valid driver’s license required.

• Support continuous improvement in all aspects of production through performing all duties as assigned by Maintenance Supervisor and Plant Management such as but not limited to:

• Follow good housekeeping practices for maintenance and production areas such as washing, cleaning and maintaining tools and other equipment.

• Assist in maintenance, improvements and safe conditions of facility and grounds by mowing and trimming grounds, snow and ice removal from company sidewalks and driveways, painting and sanitation tasks.

• Work integrally with all employees, customers and contractors.

• Interface with vendors, contractors, and engineering firms whose functions are to provide project support with engineering and technical know-how associated with capital project installations.

• Operate company vehicle, lifts, industrial trucks and non-motorized pallet jacks as required.

• Assist in ensuring fundamental food safety and quality practices are maintained to achieve food safety and quality objectives and to support ongoing improvements of food safety programs.

• Actively participate in monthly safety meetings and perform safety audits.

• Must be at least 18 years of age due to nature of work (heavy machinery)

• Electrical knowledge ranging from 110 volts of power to 480 volts (3 phase).

• General and specific knowledge and abilities in welding of different alloys, including stainless steel; and equipment knowledge, including bearings, shaft, bolt, nut, wrench and belt sizes.

• Knowledge of organizational methods and the ability to manage multiple tasks/projects simultaneously.

• Sustained physical effort required to move through various work area; directing, assisting, diagnosing and monitoring work performance.

• Must be able to distinguish if food safety violations or product quality issues occur and resolve immediately or, if unable to resolve immediately, contact appropriate plant management (i.e. the Plant Manager and/or the QC Manager).

• Must be able to understand and comply with Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) policies to assure that environment, health, and safety are first priority. Actively support key safety initiatives and assist the department as needed to improve EHS performance and results.

• Maintenance personnel directed by Maintenance Supervisor and/or plant management are responsible to assist with duties and tasks in the event of staff absences.

• Knowledge and ability to:

Approximate: 8-Hour Day (may be longer during peak season)

Frequency Key

Occasional: 1-33% of workday or 1-12 reps/hour

Frequent: 34-66% of workday or 13-62 reps/hour

Constant: +67% of workday or +63 reps/hour

Physical Demand Level: Heavy

Job Analysis:

Physical Demand Wt./Force Height Distance Frequency

Lifting, Waist to Floor 0-15 lbs. 0-43 in. NA Frequently

Lifting, Waist to Floor 16-75 lbs. 0-43 in. NA Occasionally

Lifting, Above Shoulder 0-15 lbs. 43-85 in. NA Frequently

Lifting, Above Shoulder 16-50 lbs. 43-85 in. NA Occasionally

Carrying, Bilateral 0-15 lbs. Self-selected

Up to 200 ft. Frequently

Carrying, Bilateral 16-50 lbs. Self-selected

Up to 200 ft. Occasionally

Pushing/Pulling, Horizontal 1-75 lbs. of force Various Up to 200 ft. Occasionally

Pushing/Pulling, Vertical 1-75 lbs. of force Various Up to 24 in. Occasionally

Grasping Up to 55 lbs. of force NA NA Occasionally

Pinching (2-point/3-point/lateral) Up to 5/8/10 lbs. of force NA NA Occasionally

Reaching, Forward/Lateral NA 0-60 in. Up to 24 in. Frequently

Reaching, Above Shoulder…