Maintenance Apprentice

SunOpta•Alexandria, MN

About The Position

SunOpta Overview: SunOpta Inc. is a leader in the plant-based foods and beverages, fruit-based foods and beverages, and organic ingredient sourcing industries. SunOpta is focused on sustainability and specializes in the sourcing, processing, and packaging of organic, conventional, non-GMO food products.SunOpta is looking for talented individuals that demonstrate our most valued behaviors: Passion, Dedication, Speed, Entrepreneurship, Customer-Centricity, and Problem-Solver, to help create a brighter, healthier, and sustainable future of food! Job Summary: Learn all functions of packaging equipment across all production lines Learn how to conduct changeovers on equipment in support of production Learn how to trouble shoot and repair glue melting-pots, printers and other supporting equipment Learn the basic operation of the evaporators and develop the ability to describe their functionality Learn the basic functions and operation of steam system and steam generators Apprentice with experienced technicians on preventative maintenance tasks Learn the basics of electrical as it relates to the equipment including how to read schematics. Essential Functions of the Job: The Maintenance Technician Apprentice will learn how to maintain mechanical equipment including augers, gear boxes, blowers, compressors, belts, fans, rotary valves, mobile equipment, and various types of pumps. Work safely and efficiently while following and adhering to all safety policies/procedures This includes all LOTO procedures Attend and complete necessary training Attend and complete specific job skills training as outlined below Perform routine preventative maintenance on equipment Play a critical role not only in ensuring your own safety, but the safety of others Document repairs and reliability information on equipment on CMMS Follow written procedures and complete detailed check lists on PM work Orders Work in excess of standard schedule including call-outs and holidays This role requires candidates to attain expertise in troubleshooting for production lines, as well as facilitating changeovers Conduct and diagnose problems and carry out prompt equipment repairs and preventative maintenance. Must attain basic electrical skills to include the use of a multi-meter to troubleshoot motors, fuses, etc. Ensure the proper maintenance of the facility and maintain a clean and secure working area Track the order progress: After placing an order, it is required to track progress and coordinate with the maintenance plannerRegular communication with the maintenance planner to ensure timely delivery of parts Ability to effectively manage multiple work assignments simultaneously Perform the transformation of equipment and the preparation of production setups

Requirements

High school diploma, GED, or equivalent
Critical thinking skills
Industrial maintenance experience
CMMS program experience

Nice To Haves

Industrial technical experience preferred
Some technical schooling or certificates preferred

Responsibilities

Maintain mechanical equipment including augers, gear boxes, blowers, compressors, belts, fans, rotary valves, mobile equipment, and various types of pumps.
Work safely and efficiently while following and adhering to all safety policies/procedures This includes all LOTO procedures
Attend and complete necessary training
Attend and complete specific job skills training as outlined below
Perform routine preventative maintenance on equipment
Play a critical role not only in ensuring your own safety, but the safety of others
Document repairs and reliability information on equipment on CMMS
Follow written procedures and complete detailed check lists on PM work Orders
Work in excess of standard schedule including call-outs and holidays
Attain expertise in troubleshooting for production lines, as well as facilitating changeovers
Conduct and diagnose problems and carry out prompt equipment repairs and preventative maintenance.
Attain basic electrical skills to include the use of a multi-meter to troubleshoot motors, fuses, etc.
Ensure the proper maintenance of the facility and maintain a clean and secure working area
Track the order progress: After placing an order, it is required to track progress and coordinate with the maintenance plannerRegular communication with the maintenance planner to ensure timely delivery of parts
Ability to effectively manage multiple work assignments simultaneously
Perform the transformation of equipment and the preparation of production setups