SS Line Tech

Business Unit Overview

About Bob Evans Farms, Inc.

For over 75 years, Bob Evans Farms has delivered delicious, quick-to-table, farm-inspired food that makes mealtime a little bit easier and a lot more delicious. We’re proud to be the No. 1‑selling refrigerated dinner sides*, including many varieties of wholesome, feel‑good favorites such as mashed potatoes and macaroni & cheese, sold in grocery stores across the country. We’re also a leading producer and distributor of sausage and egg products including liquid eggs.

In addition to our flagship Bob Evans® brand, our product portfolio includes Simply Potatoes®, Egg Beaters® and Owens® Sausage. Bob Evans Farms is based in Columbus, Ohio, and is owned by Post Holdings, Inc., a consumer‑packaged goods holding company. For more information about Bob Evans Farms, Inc., visit

Position Summary:

This position is responsible for performing a variety of advanced mechanical maintenance service to support the plant facility with minimum supervision. Takes a proactive approach to prevent repairs, and will install, replace and troubleshoot complex mechanical equipment and distribution systems with minimum supervision. Uses hand tools and testing instruments. Dismantles machinery and replaces defective electrical or mechanical parts. Performs all work in accordance with established safety procedures.

Inspects completed work for conformance with requirements of local building and safety codes.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Performs preventative and predictive maintenance on complex mechanical equipment and distribution systems.
• Fabricates and assembles equipment which may entail welding, cutting and pipe fitting.
• Performs emergency repairs on process equipment.
• Inspects facility equipment on a daily basis performing various production startup and coverage tasks.
• Troubleshoots any repairs PLC, electrical, mechanical, pneumatic or hydraulic components.
• Suggests PLC program modifications.
• Uses prints, specifications, follows verbal instructions to make repairs to ordinary plumbing and electrical systems. Installs and threads pipe, performs soldering and cutting.
• Assists in the installation of equipment.
• Cleans and lubricates parts, equipment, and machinery.
• Follow all SQF principles pertinent to your position as specified by the SQF Practitioner.
• All food safety and human safety concerns need to be reported to appropriate personnel such as shift lead, shift supervisor, QA technician, Safety Manager, FSQ Manager, etc.
• All other duties as assigned.
• Rotating weekends.

Knowledge:

• Advanced electrical/mechanical knowledge required. Must be familiar with electrical schematics.
• Provides machine specific training to level 1 & 2 technicians.
• Trains level 1 & 2 technicians on basic troubleshooting.
• Strong knowledge of troubleshooting PLCs.
• Advanced boiler safety knowledge.
• Advanced welding, sanitary TIG, Stick and MIG welding.
• Advanced plumbing and HVAC knowledge.
• Capable of operating and troubleshooting ammonia refrigeration systems.
• Understanding of basic lock‑out, tag‑out procedures.
• Requires a good understanding of hydraulic/pneumatic equipment.
• Requires judgment to make decisions regarding sequence of maintenance operations to be performed within the limits of standard practice.
• Ability to work in somewhat disagreeable conditions, dust, noise, fumes and vibrations.
• Ability to work overtime as required.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals.
• Ability to use thinking and reasoning to solve a problem.
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.

Education/

Experience:

• High School diploma or G.E.D required. A minimum of five or more years of industrial equipment experience required.
• Certified welder.

Qualification Requirements:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Some travel may be required.