Maintenance Technician

manufacturing

MaintenanceTechnician

Lytton, Iowa, United States FULL TIME
Market Sentiment
HIGH DEMAND

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The Brief

“Maintenance Technician at Maintenance Technician. Skills: Equipment maintenance, Troubleshooting, Repair, Safety compliance. Assure safe, efficient, effective operations of plant equipment. Perform assigned tasks per policies and procedures”

What You'll Achieve.

Assure safe and efficient operations; Achieve food safety and quality objectives; Support ongoing improvements of food safety programs; Improve EHS performance and results; Reduce downtime for production needs

Industry & Context.

manufacturing
Problems you'll solve

Troubleshoot and repair manufacturing equipment; Analyze complex information; Problem solve; Analyze and comprehend complex information

Eligibility Requirements

2nd Shift position 6PM-6AM, Must be at least 18 years of age, Sustained physical effort required, Must be able to distinguish food safety violations, Must be able to understand and comply with EHS policies, Work daily and extended hours as necessary, Indoor manufacturing environment, Outside work with varying seasonal temperatures, Exposure to chemicals, caustics, cleaning components, Temperatures ranging from freezing to extreme heat, High noise levels, Tile and concrete floors, Moving machinery and equipment, Extended work hours, High exposure to dust, fumes, Climbing on heights, Moving through facility and grounds, Wet floors, Fumes, Heavy physical demand

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

High School Diploma, G. E. D. certification or equivalent working experience required, 2+ years in an industrial manufacturing setting required, Experience performing preventive maintenance checks on equipment required, Experience troubleshooting and repairing manufacturing equipment required, Valid driver's license required, Must be at least 18 years of age, Electrical knowledge ranging from 110 volts of power to 480 volts (3 phase), General and specific knowledge and abilities in welding of different alloys, including stainless and equipment knowledge, including bearings, shaft, bolt, nut, wrench and belt sizes, Knowledge of organizational methods and the ability to manage multiple tasks/projects simultaneously, Sustained physical effort required to move through various work directing, assisting, diagnosing and monitoring work performance, Must be able to distinguish if food safety violations or product quality issues occur and resolve immediately or, if unable to resolve immediately, contact appropriate plant management, Must be able to understand and comply with Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) policies, Knowledge and ability to operate industrial equipment such as hand wrenches, welders, power tools, cutting torch and use tape measure, Knowledge and ability to operate company vehicle as required and maintain a valid driver’s license, Knowledge and ability to perform basic math calculations, Knowledge and ability to legibly document data for record keeping purposes, Knowledge and ability to read gauges and record data in legible manner in accordance with established procedures, Knowledge and ability to analyze complex information and problem solve, Knowledge and ability to understand wire diagrams, construction plans and diagrams, Knowledge and ability to implement all safety techniques and mandated sanitary rules and regulations, Knowledge and ability to understand and communicate technical information through use of written documentation or oral presentation, Knowledge and ability to remain calm and professional at all times, Knowledge and ability to interpret and work from oral and written instructions, Knowledge and ability to cooperate with all Essentia team members, Knowledge and ability to work daily and extended hours as necessary, Knowledge and ability to analyze and comprehend complex information, Knowledge and ability to learn how to operate new equipment/machinery, Knowledge and ability to tear down equipment, repairing and restoring to operation, Employee must be able to handle multiple tasks and understand mechanical and equipment operations, The employee will need basic calculation skills, good reading, speaking and writing skills, and have an ability to analyze and comprehend complex information, this employee must be able to work independently, set priorities, determine work assignments and work methods

Nice to Have

Trade school or Associate's degree related to Industrial Maintenance preferred

What You'll Do.

effective operations of plant equipment

Perform assigned tasks per policies and procedures

Support continuous improvement in production

maintain and repair machinery

maintain and repair cooling and heating systems

Repair and install pipes

Maintain and repair pumps

Record and log maintenance repairs and inspections

Provide input for spare parts inventory

Initiate and process work orders

Perform preventive maintenance tasks

Construct and repair production facilities

Follow good housekeeping practices

Assist in maintenance of facility and grounds

Operate company vehicle

Assist in ensuring food safety and quality practices

Participate in safety meetings

Perform safety audits

Assist with duties in event of staff absences

repairing and restoring to operation

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Work integrally with all employees, customers and contractors; Cooperate with all Essentia team members

Communication Scope

Understand and communicate technical information; Good speaking skills; Good writing skills

Process & Methodology

Manage multiple tasks/projects simultaneously

Full Job Description

_**This is a 2nd Shift position 6PM-6AM**_ To assure the daily, safe, efficient and effective operations of all plant equipment, machinery, vehicles and plant facilities as well as assigned tasks in accordance with established policies and procedures. ## JOB QUALIFICATIONS: _Education:_ High School Diploma, G.E.D. certification or equivalent working experience required. Trade school or Associate's degree related to Industrial Maintenance preferred. _Experience:_ 2+ years in an industrial manufacturing setting required. Experience performing preventive maintenance checks on equipment required. Experience troubleshooting and repairing manufacturing equipment required. Valid driver's license required. ## ## **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, maintain and repair cooling and heating systems * Repair and install pipes, fittings, fixtures and other plumbing duties as required * Maintain and repair pumps, valves and motors as required by management * Record and log maintenance repairs and inspections, including recording parts used on particular equipment in the Maintenance Management System. * Provide input for proper retention of spare parts to keep the minimum inventory necessary to ensure uninterrupted operation of the plant while minimizing non-working assets in inventory. * Initiate work orders in the Maintenance Management System as needed and 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 pro

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