Predictive Maintenance Technician

Job Type: Regular

The Predictive Maintenance Technician I is responsible for executing the plant’s Predictive Maintenance program; including collection and analysis of vibration, ultrasound, and thermographic information for plant equipment and performing precision maintenance. The Predictive Maintenance Technician I helps ensure that all plant assets are operating at optimal levels to achieve the optimum equipment life.

We are an employee‑focused organization that promotes from within and are looking for enthusiastic, team‑oriented employees to join our growing team. Founded in 1938, Agropur is a top 20 global dairy processor. In addition to being one of the largest award‑winning cheese manufacturers, Agropur is a leader in high quality and diverse nutritional whey proteins. Agropur’s 10 US‑based, SQF Certified plants are behind some of the most prominent food, beverage, and nutrition brands in the industry.

Vertically integrated by design, Agropur provides future‑forward solutions in the areas of cheese, ingredients, beverages, and custom contract manufacturing services. “Better Dairy. Better World.”

• Agropur offers its employees a competitive and comprehensive compensation and benefits package focusing on your physical, financial and emotional health to include the following:
  • Salary $27.12
  • Two pay increases within a year, up to $1.00
  • Day Shift
  • Health, Dental and Vision options
  • Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts
  • Company paid life insurance, short and long‑term disability
  • 401(k) Retirement Plan with a 4% company match
  • Tuition Reimbursement Program
  • Health and Wellness Programs to include Wellness Incentives and Employee Assistance Program
  • Opportunities for discretionary bonus’ and discretionary 401(k) contributions based on Company financial performance.
  • Paid Time Off Program, Holiday Pay and Bereavement
• An environment that upholds our five core values:
  Boldness, Collaboration, Communication, Excellence and Integrity
• Opportunities for advancement
• Training programs
• Employee Referral Program
• Community Involvement

• Collect, manage and analyze thermography data, vibration analysis data, and ultrasonic analysis data.
• Generate reports for corrective actions based on thermography data, vibration analysis data and ultrasonic analysis data.
• Educate maintenance technicians on predictive, preventive and precision maintenance techniques.
• Complete failure analysis procedures and documentation following equipment failures.
• Generate work orders for corrective action as needed.
• Understand and comply with all Quality Assurance policies, immediately reporting any potential food safety issues to management.

• Work within the MMS (maintenance management system) to assign work orders as needed
• Understand and adhere to Good Manufacturing Practices.
• Safety Protocol
  • Stop any observed unsafe acts and obey facility safety rules and procedures.
  • Correct or report any observed safety hazards.
  • Support safety policies and programs.

This list of duties and responsibilities is not all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties and responsibilities, as management may deem necessary from time to time.

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Specialized training in the mechanical/technical field, with an emphasis in Industrial Maintenance required.
• Equivalent combination of education and/or experience may be considered.

• Ideally 3 years in reliability/predictive.
• Experience with Maintenance Management System (MMS) such as Maximo preferred.
• Education:
  
  High school diploma + technical/mechanical training.
• Skills:
  
  Strong computer and data analysis skills. Ability to work independently. Continuous improvement mindset.

• Category 1 Vibration Analyst Certification (asset)
• Level 1 Thermography Certification (asset)

• Communicate effectively both verbally and in writing with managers and colleagues.
• Demonstrate attention to detail and accuracy in work.
• Demonstrate excellent organizational skills, establish priorities, ability to multitask, and meet deadlines.
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