Industrial Utilities Technician
FARMERS UNION INDUSTRIES LLC•Mitchell, SD
•Onsite
About The Position
Performance Pet Products is opening a new position to serve as a bridge between Sales, R&D, Operations, and the customer, owning the flow from product development through commercialization and launch. They manage the commercialization workflow and R&D hopper, keep customers aligned on orders and forecasts, and drive follow-up across teams so projects keep moving and Sales can focus on winning and growing business.
Requirements
- 2+ years of experience working with ammonia, wastewater, and/or boiler systems, required
- Willing to obtain ammonia and boiler certifications within the first year of employment, if not currently secured
- Ability to function as both an independent contributor and team member, as necessary
- Awareness of the importance of food safety standards while performing equipment maintenance
- Knowledge of safety procedures such as confined space entry, line opening, fall protection, lockout tagout, and hot work
- Ability to operate a variety of hand and power tools
- Effectively communicate with supervisors and co-workers and follow written and/or verbal instructions
- Accurately read and understand signs, labels, warnings, directions, operator manuals, service manuals, and wiring schematics associated with the maintenance and/or operation of instruments, equipment, and/or chemical usage
- Proficient in basic math skills, measuring, and reading data trends; accurately and legibly record information
- Understand and operate basic computer systems
- Willingness and ability to work extra hours during the week or weekend and perform work not specifically stated in job description
- Ability to perform safety sensitive position
- Ability to work in a facility that processes multiple proteins including beef, pork, chicken, turkey, fish, lamb, rabbit, kangaroo, and egg
- Must be 18 years of age or older for insurance purposes
- Consistently push and/or pull heavy objects
- Consistently bend at the waist and/or knees or crawl
- Consistently climb stairs; occasionally climb ladders up to 20 feet; occasionally perform work on building roofs
- Occasionally lift up to 60 pounds from floor to waist level; rarely team lift up to 150 pounds
- Stand up to 100% of the workday
- Ability to distinguish colors (ex: wire color codes)
- Tolerance of varying environmental conditions – heat, cold, and/or wet and slippery conditions
Nice To Haves
- experience in a manufacturing environment, a plus
- Experience with skid steers, forklifts, telehandlers, and scissors lifts, preferred; pass in-house certifications upon hire
- Redzone experience, a plus
Responsibilities
- Operate and perform preventative maintenance, testing, calibration, and repairs on boiler, ammonia, and wastewater systems according to OEM standards
- Diagnose and repair problems with pumps, valves, and production/facility piping systems
- Monitor systems and record operating conditions and trends; adjust systems as necessary
- Perform daily, weekly, and monthly preventative maintenance
- Promptly respond to emergency radio calls; work efficiently to repair machinery with minimal downtime; respond to after-hour service calls on a rotating schedule
- Completely repair equipment or ensure proper hand-off before leaving facility
- Accurately complete work orders to document materials used and time spent on maintenance projects
- Survey buildings and repair mechanical systems to ensure they are consistent with health and safety standards
- Maintain and improve building and grounds
- Assist in repairing and/or replacing grinders, augers, pumps, motors, and gear boxes
- Communicate any accidents, threats, downtime, or cost-saving measures to leadership
- Communicate with Parts & Inventory Clerk on equipment and/or parts procurement, when needed
- Provide support to other maintenance personnel and complete work outside of scope, as requested
- Maintain an organized and clean work environment to ensure safety and product quality
- Work safely following all company safety policies, practices, procedures and improvement initiatives
- Maintain regular and predictable on-site attendance
Benefits
- health, dental, vision, PTO, paid holidays, an impressive 401K match, and much more!
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
