Area Maintenance Specialist

Circle K • Hastings, MN

4d • Onsite

About The Position

The Area Maintenance Specialist performs regular preventative and unscheduled/emergency maintenance on a variety of equipment associated with the production area. This role also involves maintaining an inventory of equipment parts, ordering replacements, and working with outside vendors. Additionally, the specialist will perform maintenance on the building and grounds as directed, and ensure all duties are performed in compliance with USDA or FDA, OSHA, state and local regulations, and company policies and procedures, including safety guidelines and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP’s).

Requirements

• High School diploma or GED.
• 5 + years’ manufacturing experience with strong skills in equipment repair and maintenance.
• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Must possess knowledge of the following: machine repair, electrical, carpentry, plumbing, painting and janitorial skills.
• Required to be familiar with and use the hand tools and power tools necessary to perform those skills.
• Knowledge of Programmable Logic Controls (PLC).
• Have the ability to comprehend verbal instructions and read and interpret machine specs, instruction manuals and product labels.
• Be reliable and dependable; available to work Monday through Friday and occasionally Saturday or Sunday as directed by management.
• Have a high level of job motivation and the ability to work with minimal supervision.

Nice To Haves

• A two-year degree or completion of a program in mechanical or industrial maintenance a plus.

Responsibilities

• Perform regular preventative and unscheduled/emergency maintenance on a variety of equipment associated with the production area.
• Keep equipment parts inventory list, order replacement parts as necessary.
• Detect and notify the Production Supervisor or Production Manager of questionable conditions and/or equipment that is not working properly.
• Work with outside vendors as necessary.
• Perform maintenance of building and grounds as directed.
• Perform other duties as assigned by management.
• Perform all duties in compliance with USDA or FDA, OSHA and state and local regulations and company policies and procedures, including safety guidelines and the use of Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP’s).

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED