Maintenance Technician

Role Overview

Qualified applicants must be able to perform all tasks noted below in a busy environment with limited supervision. From time to time, you may be required to work other shifts or be temporarily moved to other departments in the plant. Must also be prepared for any related duties Ornua Ingredients North America (within reason) assigned by the Supervisor or Management.

Sunday - Thursday 11pm - 6am, Overtime as required.

• Use of hand and electric tools.
• General maintenance skills.
• Basic knowledge of welding.
  • Stick welding.
  • Mig welding.
  • Tig welding.
  • Torch.
• Basic knowledge of electrical.
  • Use of a multimeter.
    • Read AC/DC volts.
    • Read Amps.
    • Read resistance.
  • Knows the difference between single and 3 phases.
• Basic knowledge of plumbing.
  • Basic knowledge of pipe and pipe fittings. Type of metal, schedules, and what applications it used in.
  • Types of valves.
    • Gate
    • Ball
    • Butterfly
    • Globe
    • Check
• Able to operate pipe threader.
  • Hand threader
  • Electric threader
• Basic knowledge of pneumatics/ hydraulics.
  • Single acting/ double acting
  • Flow control device.
  • Regulator
• Basic troubleshooting skills.
  • Electrical
  • Mechanical
• Perform daily maintenance tasks.
  • Boiler chemistries and safety device checks.
  • Utility meter readings.
  • Engine room checks
  • Refrigeration.
    • Ammonia compressors
    • Condenser’s
    • Evaporators

• The Maintenance Technician needs to be highly motivated and organized with the willingness to learn new equipment and processes.
• Complete all necessary cleaning and workplace sanitation requirements.
• Perform all tasks in a busy environment with limited supervision.
• Record production information in a tablet, computer or by hand.
• Attend all required company training.
• Flexible to support work in all areas as needed.
• Perform duties following all good manufacturing practices (GMP’s) including food, equipment, and operating safety requirements.

• High school diploma or equivalent

• Must be able to lift up to 30 pounds consistently.
• Stand for extended periods of time.
• Vision including that ability to read, distance vision and peripheral.
• Walk
• Stand
• Lift
• Climb ramps or stairs
• Push/pull

• Hearing protection
• Bump cap
• Uniform
• Safety glasses
• Safety shoes
• Gloves

• Hand tools (wrenches, screwdrivers, etc.)
• Knives
• I-Pad
• General manufacturing environment
• Withstanding extreme hot and cold temperatures