Industrial Maintenance Technician - Ready to Cook 1st Shift

Butterball • Raeford, NC

18d

About The Position

The Industrial Maintenance Technician provides mechanical support in response to operational changes caused by malfunction, breakdown, relocation, replacement, or other modification of existing mechanical systems and equipment. This multi-craft role performs complex electrical, electronics, pneumatics, hydraulics, welding, and fabrication work to keep equipment and processes operating optimally. The technician troubleshoots and repairs equipment, performs preventive maintenance, and disassembles and reassembles equipment in support of food safety initiatives.

The role also supports and trains other technicians and production personnel, interprets specifications and technical documents, and recommends process changes to improve equipment uptime and reliability. The technician works independently and as part of a team, follows company safety and food safety policies, tracks work and parts, completes paperwork, and may operate production equipment as needed. Regular attendance is an essential function.

Requirements

• Two years of previous experience working in at least one maintenance discipline.
• Ability to follow diagrams, operation manuals, and manufacturing instructions and troubleshoot malfunctions.
• Ability to communicate with all levels of the organization.
• Ability to work independently and make decisions with minimal supervision.
• Ability to read and understand written instructions.
• Good communication skills.
• Basic mathematical skills.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.

Nice To Haves

• High school diploma or GED.
• Certificate or diploma in Industrial Maintenance or a similar area.
• Ability to weld equipment and parts using MIG, TIG, and stick methods.
• Ability to perform mill and lathe work as needed.
• Ability to perform plumbing work as needed.
• Bilingual English/Spanish.

Responsibilities

• Perform complex electrical, electronics, pneumatic, hydraulic, welding, and fabrication tasks to maintain equipment and production processes.
• Troubleshoot and repair equipment using diagnostic skills and tools, including ladder logic and volt meters.
• Perform preventive maintenance, including lubricating wear points and changing blades.
• Tear down and reassemble equipment in support of food safety initiatives.
• Support and train other Industrial Maintenance Technicians, Machine Operators, and Production Associates in equipment operation and preventive maintenance tasks.
• Interpret specifications, blueprints, schematics, and work orders.
• Recommend process changes to improve equipment uptime, reliability, and operating performance.
• Follow company safety and food safety policies and regulations.
• Track work assignments and time, account for parts, and complete required paperwork.
• Operate production equipment as needed to provide backfill.
• Perform other duties as assigned by management.
• Maintain regular attendance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed