Predictive Maintenance Technician

Job Type: Regular

Predictive Maintenance Technician I is responsible for executing the plant's Predictive Maintenance program; including collection and analysis of vibration, ultra sound, 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 ultra-sonic analysis data.
• Generate reports for corrective actions based on thermography data, vibration analysis data and ultra-sonic 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.

• Experience:
  
  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.
• Good to excellent spelling, grammar, and written communication skills.
• Advanced computer skills with Microsoft Excel, Power Point, Word, Outlook and field-specific software.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively at all levels in a collaborative team environment.
• Basic math skills (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division).
• Basic computer skills with Microsoft Excel, Power Point, Word, Outlook and field-specific software.
• Demonstrate functional and technical knowledge, ability to learn new skills quickly, and achieve a high level of accomplishment.
• Ability to extract, analyze, and act on information with limited supervisory input.
• Exhibit a professional manner in dealing with others and works to maintain constructive working relationships.

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