Job Description
Job Overview:
JOB QUALIFICATIONS:
Education:
High School Diploma or GED required.
Required Experience:
Experience with equipment maintenance required.
Experience in stainless steel tig welding is preferred.
Electrical experience or plumbing is a plus.
Welding certificate from Vo-Tech trade school is a plus.
Strong attention to detail to ensure that all jobs are completed.
Pay Range: $26.00 - $30.00 per hour (based on experience and qualifications)
JOB DUTIES:
- Support continuous improvement in all aspects of production through performing all duties as assigned by Maintenance Supervisor and Plant Management such as but not limited to:
- Examine, test, maintain and repair all physical plant machinery and equipment to assure safe and efficient operations
- Inspect and maintain cooling and heating systems
- Maintain and repair pumps and valves as required by management
- Record and log maintenance repairs and inspections
- Process work orders as assigned incorporating and prioritizing needs according to overall effect on plant operations
- Perform preventive maintenance tasks for plant machinery and equipment, the physical plant, utilities and grounds to assure the safe and efficient operation in accordance with state, federal, local regulations and company procedures
- Repair production facilities, including building, structure walls, floors, cabinets and fixtures
- Follow good housekeeping practices for maintenance and production areas such as washing, cleaning and maintaining tools and other equipment.
- Assist with tasks related to the maintenance, improvements, and safe conditions of facility and grounds, including snow and ice removal from company sidewalks and driveways, painting, and sanitation tasks.
- Operate lifts, industrial trucks and non-motorized pallet jacks as required.
- Assist in ensuring fundamental food safety and quality practices are maintained to achieve food safety and quality objectives and to support ongoing improvements of food safety programs.
JOB QUALIFICATIONS:
- General electrical knowledge
- Ability to operate industrial equipment such as hand wrenches, power tools, cutting torch, and tape measure
- Ability to drive and maintain a valid driver license
- Ability to utilize math skills, including a variety of calculations
- Ability to legibly document data for record keeping purposes
- Ability to read and record data from various gauges
- Analytical ability related to complex information and problem solving
- Ability to implement all safety procedures in accordance with established policies and procedures
- Ability to understand and communicate technical information through use of written documentation or verbal presentation
- Knowledge of organizational methods and ability to manage multiple tasks/projects simultaneously
- Ability to operate all plant and office equipment necessary to accomplish job duties such as computers, office telephones including voice mail features, printer/scanner, etc.
- Ability to work daily shift, weekends and extended hours as needed
- General and specific knowledge and abilities in the following areas:
- Equipment knowledge, including bearings, shaft, bolt, nut, wrench and belt sizes
- Ability to recognize food safety violations or product quality issues and resolve immediately or, if unable to resolve, notify Plant Manager and/or the Quality Control Supervisor.
- Ability to assist other work-related areas as requested
- In the absence of a Maintenance Technician, other technicians or supervisors will cover the duties of the role
BASIC PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Approximate: 10-Hour Day. May be longer, depending on operation needs.
Key:
Occasional = 0% - 33%
Frequent = 34% - 66%
Continuous = 67% - 100%
N/A = Not Applicable
Standing - Frequent
Sitting - Occasional
Walking - Frequent
Bending/Kneeling/Crouching/Stooping - Frequent
Reaching Above Shoulder - Occasional
Climbing (stairs, ladders, etc.) - Frequent
Working on Heights:
Unprotected Heights - Occasional
Protected Heights - Frequent
Lifting Weights from 0 to 50 pounds - Frequent
Push/Pull/Maneuver Equipment/Products/Materials Weighing from 0 to 100 pounds - Occasional
Being Around and/or Operating Moving Machinery/Equipment - Frequent
Operating a Vehicle (as a part of your job) - Occasional
Read/Monitor Gauges on Various Equipment/Machinery - Frequent
Hand Movements:
Recording Data - Occasional
Operating Office Equipment - Occasional
Operating Computer - Occasional
Simple Grasping (right and left) - Frequent
Firm Grasping (right and left) - Frequent
Fine Manipulating (right and left) - Frequent
Foot Movements to Operate Foot Controls - Occasional
Good Vision, Corrected to Normal; or Ability to Access Required Information and to Perform Job Duties - Yes
Color Definition - Yes
Good Hearing, Corrected to Normal; or Ability to Communicate and/or Understand Required Information and to Perform Job Duties - Yes
Ability to be Mobile throughout Required Work Areas - Yes
Office - Occasional
Multiple Locations - Frequent
Plant - Continuous
Equipment/Maintenance or Repair Area - Occasional
Rough Terrain - Occasional
BASIC MENTAL REQUIREMENTS:
Must be able to handle multiple tasks and understand mechanical and electrical equipment operations as required. Must comprehend, understand, and use mathematical and calculation skills, good reading, speaking and writing skills, and have an ability to analyze and comprehend complex information. In addition, must be able to work independently, set priorities, determine work assignments and work methods. Responsible for materials, equipment, company property, and work that is completed.
WORKING CONDITIONS AND EXPOSURES:
General manufacturing working conditions exist. Exposures include but are not limited to chemicals, caustic, temperatures ranging from freezing to extreme heat, noise, dust, and moving equipment/machinery. Occasional outside work with varying seasonal temperatures. Will be required to stand for extended periods of time on slippery tile and/or concrete floors. Will be exposed to different chemicals used during production and cleanup. Occasional outside work with varying seasonal temperatures.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status. Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation due to a disability at any stage of the employment application process should contact human resources (515)-289-5161.
This is not necessarily an exhaustive list of the job duties and requirements associated with this job but is intended to represent an accurate reflection of the current job.
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