Maintenance Technician

Overview

Jack Link's Protein Snacks is a global leader in snacking and the No. 1 meat snack manufacturer worldwide. Family-owned and operated with headquarters in Minong, Wisconsin, Jack Link’s Protein Snacks also has a large corporate hub in Downtown Minneapolis, Minnesota. The company is made up of over 4,000 passionate team members, across 11 countries, who share an uncompromising commitment to delivering awesome products and feeding the journey of those who move things forward.

The Jack Link’s Protein Snacks portfolio of brands includes Jack Link’s, Lorissa’s Kitchen, MATADOR Jerky, BiFi and Peperami.

Two shifts available as follows:

Shift: Sunday to Wednesday 5:00 pm to 5:00 am

Shift: Wednesday to Saturday 5:00 pm to 5:00 am

The maintenance technician’s role is to keep the plant and equipment running in a safe and efficient manner. Maintains and repairs building and equipment. Carries out responsibilities in accordance with company policies and procedures.

Nestled in the secluded, beautiful Northwoods of Wisconsin, Minong offers year round activities for the outdoor lover. Whether you re into fishing, hunting snowmobiling, riding ATVs or fitness at the Jack Link s Aquatic Activity Center, Minong has something for everyone.

Salary:
Up to 75k (Based on experience)

The duties and responsibilities of this position shall consist of, but not be limited to, the following:

• Manage start-up to make sure equipment is in proper operating condition.
• Demand Maintenance as assigned:
  Skill in diagnosing equipment defects and making necessary repairs.
• Maintain, repair and troubleshoot machinery, ovens, mechanical lift trucks, and facilities problems as needed for production issues and efficiency.
• Safety operate various machines, including a Band Saw, Break Press, Mill, Lathe, Grinder, etc.
• Inspect machines and equipment for conformance with operational standards.
• Maintain all areas of the shop, boiler room, and the interior/exterior of the plant.
• Troubleshoot electrical functions (i.e. motors, controls, PLC function, and other basic wiring)
• Confers with management and suppliers to resolve maintenance problems and recommends measures to improve operations and conditions of machines and equipment
• Complete Preventative Maintenance tasks as assigned.
• Assist with inventory control of tools and parts on hand.
• Work with tools and power equipment as well as material handling.
• Operate mechanical forklift, pallet jack, battery-changer and stock picker.
• Follow Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs), Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point (HACCP) training, along with company pre-requisite programs, Standard Operating Procedures (SOP’s), and Standard Sanitation Operating Procedures (SSOP’s).
• Performs other duties and responsibilities as necessary.

• Perform all duties within OSHA and company safety standards; LOTO, wear PPE and maintain safety equipment.
• Maintain a safe, clean and organized work area.
• Immediately report all accidents and deficiencies to the lead/foreman/supervisor/manager.
• Ensure safety devices are installed and working properly.
• Knowledge of the occupational hazards and safety precautions.

Required Education:
High school diploma or GED

Required Experience: 1-5 years of related experience and/or training or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Preferred:

• Basic knowledge of manufacturing.
• Facility maintenance experience preferred
• Industrial mechanical experience.
• Knowledge of hydraulics, pneumatics and electronics
• Knowledge of electrical/mechanical safety practices
• Prior Knowledge of food processing equipment helpful.
• Electrical and electrical troubleshooting of 120/240/480 3ph systems.
• Troubleshooting PLC and frequency drives.
• Welding (both MIG and TIG).
• Bachelor’s Degree Machining or Electrical

• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and/or maintenance instructions and procedure manuals.
• Ability to write routine breakdown, preventive maintenance and other maintenance related reports and correspondence.
• Intermediate verbal communication skills in English.
• Ability to add and subtract, multiply, and divide…