Maintenance Technician- Level 1 Job Washington area,Missouri USA,Manufacturing / Production

Location 360 M E FRICK DRIVE,WASHINGTON, MO, ,United States
Base Pay $33.00 - $41.00 / Year
Employee Type Non-Exempt

Essential Functions Food Safety and Quality

Uphold Frick’s Quality Meats’ commitment to the highest standards of food safety, product quality, and sanitation.
Maintain awareness of and compliance with all USDA and other regulatory requirements.

Safety and Compliance

Consistently follow all safety protocols and maintain a clean, organized work area.
Properly use and maintain required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
Comply with OSHA and other workplace safety regulations.
Operate machinery safely and correctly as instructed.

Production and Efficiency

Perform all pre‑production set‑up activities in a timely and efficient manner.
Perform basic equipment operation as trained.
Perform basic preventive maintenance tasks and routine equipment checks under supervision.
Assist with basic electrical testing and identification of simple circuits using an electrical meter.
Support welding and fabrication work by completing prep tasks such as cleaning, grinding, deburring, measuring, and material handling in accordance with food‑safe practices.
Read and reference basic technical documents, including equipment manuals, lubrication charts, and component labels, with guidance.
Assist with simple equipment diagnostics and repairs by identifying key components and following instructions from supervisors or senior technicians.
Responsible for independently logging into Redzone & completing compliance trainings by due dates & using chat feature.
Work collaboratively with team members to support production goals by following company policies and procedures.
Maintain awareness of production schedule.
Practice cost awareness by using materials efficiently and minimizing waste.

Communication and Teamwork

Communicate proactively with the Supervisor regarding issues that they might encounter.
Use the CMMS accurately and on time to enter work order details and review asset history, parts inventory, and preventive maintenance schedules.
Participate in training and continuing education opportunities to enhance knowledge and skills.
Enter basic work order details and task information into the CMMS accurately and on time.
Communicate job status, issues, and support needs clearly with team members, supervisors, and operations personnel.

Professionalism

Maintain a positive attitude and uphold Frick’s core values of integrity, transparency, teamwork, service, and quality.
Demonstrate a strong sense of urgency, attention to detail, and commitment to maintaining high morale. Take ownership for individual job duties and performance.
Electrical:
Able to identify and test circuit using electrical meter.
Welding & Fabrication:
Able to assist with welding and fabrication tasks under close supervision. Understands basic food‑safety and sanitary design principles. Performs prep work such as cleaning, grinding, deburring, measuring, and material handling using food‑grade practices.
No independent welding on food‑contact or critical components.
Can recognize and reference basic technical documents such as equipment manuals, lubrication charts, and simple component labels with guidance.
Diagnostics and Repair:
Recognizes key components. Can follow instructions for simple tasks with supervision. Limited troubleshooting ability.
Analytical

Skills:

Able to log work orders, enter basic information (e.g., task completed, time taken), and navigate CMMS with assistance. Limited understanding of how data is used.
Coaching:

Receptive to feedback and coaching from supervisors and Operations.
Communication:
Communicates clearly with team members.
Customer Service:
Punctual, dependable, helpful and positive attitude.
Accountability:
Takes ownership of assigned tasks and quality of own work.
Continuous Improvement:
Learns from mistakes and applies corrective behaviors to avoid repeating them.
Teamwork:
Works cooperatively with peers; asks for help when needed.
Problem Solving:
Raises issues and seeks guidance for solutions.

Safety

Follows safety protocols consistently.

Requirements

Education and Experience Required

High school diploma or GED.
Associate degree or technical…