Maintenance Tech SME

Business Unit Description

Michael Foods, Inc. is a leader in the food processing and distribution industry with business in egg products, refrigerated grocery and potato products. We offer exciting job possibilities throughout our organization where you can enhance your career, sharpen your talents and make an impact. Join our company and be part of an innovative team that’s First in Food.

Michael Foods, Inc. located in Norwalk, Iowa is a southern suburb in the Des Moines, Iowa metropolitan area. We are known for knowing our neighbors and enjoying a great quality of life! Our location produces high quality precooked egg patties as well as various French Toast products.

* This is a day shift role, from 6am to 4pm M-F*

SUMMARY:

The Maintenance Technician  L3(MTL3) provides both Maintenance and Reliability services within the plant,executing with excellence andassistingwithasset health improvement efforts. TheMTL3will ensure results while partnering with theplant maintenance team personnel, plant operational team, and all other plant supportteamsmembers for success.

TheMTL3focusresponsibilitiesareassistance, development, and executional excellenceoffacility preventive and corrective maintenance programs.

Other dutieswillincludetechnical troubleshooting,equipment installation, adjustments, startups, and process improvement projects.

They will promote, execute, mentor, and coach excellence in preventive and corrective maintenance practices.

Candidates must be a self-starter willing to acceptmaintenanceand processresponsibility and KPI results.

This position has the responsibility tocomply with Safety work rules at all times as well as an obligation to reinforce Safety as a Core Value. Ensures that all policies, procedures and activities,related to Food Safety &Quality,are followed and complied with uniformly,in an effort toreduce product and process variability.

This role must be available to workscheduled work times,weekends,and holidays,as necessary.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Participatewithreliabilityand maintenance team membersto ensure personal safety, quality, delivery, and cost, are continuously being improved to achieve  an active member who contributes to the advancement of theMFI & ARM culture.

• Develop, implement, and champion Precision Maintenance®techniquesensuringprocedural compliance and that job tolerances are met

• Lead technical troubleshooting taskswhileassistingother plant personnel in a teaching environment

• Identify, develop, and implement reliability and performance improvement projects

• Activelyparticipateinmaintenancetraining for maintenance personnel

• Activelyparticipatein followingreliabilityprocedures for critical spares and parts

• Activelyparticipateinimplementingquality commissioning procedures for rebuilt or new equipment

• Work with vendors in addressing issuesidentifiedthrough root cause and condition-based maintenance programs

• Activelyparticipateandassistmaintenancecraftsman during precisionmaintenanceassignments

• UtilizeMFI approvedCMMS tomanage, document, andsupportreliabilityreporting and decision making.
  
  This will beaccomplishedthroughthe guidance ofMFI ARM standards.

• Keepaccurateand up-to-date records as required.

• Provides input for root cause analysis (RCA) and Reliability Centered Maintenance to create an environment of continuous asset reliability improvement.

• Promote, and foster Michael Foods culture,values,and principles.

• Act as a role model bydemonstratingsafe work behaviors.
  
  Assumes personal responsibility toinsuresafeand healthy workplace for everyone. Adhere to all safety policies and proceduresandincorporate safety and health in all jobs and tasks.

• Adheres to Quality work practices, follows GMP’s,maintains sanitary conditions and ensures that product quality is maintained.
  
  Reportsonany conditions or practices that may adversely affect food safety and quality.

• Alwaysensuresrequiredregulatory compliance.

• Perform other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION AND EXPEREINCE

REQUIRED:

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) or equivalent

• Associate's degree or two-year technical certificate,or experience whichdemonstratestechnical aptitude preferred.

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