MAINTENANCE HOURLY 1st and 2nd shift

JBS Foods • Elkhart, IN

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About The Position

Job Title: Maintenance Technician Location: Elkhart, IN Our Company, Your Opportunity: Nearly 150 years ago, Gustavus Swift founded Swift & Company. He was a true pioneer whose passion and innovative spirit transformed the meat industry. This commitment to transformation mirrors that of JBS Prepared Foods today. JBS Prepared Foods (formerly Plumrose USA, Swift prepared Foods) is one of the world's largest meat companies. This is a unique opportunity to be in a start-up environment, with the backing of a Global CPG Powerhouse. This is a role for someone who is looking for an entrepreneurial challenge in a company with aspirations to be leaders within the CPG world. The position will have both strategic and tactical elements and the person may wear different hats. This is an opportunity for people who want to think Big, dream Big and work to make Big ideas a reality. Our Mission: To be THE BEST in all we do. We are completely focused on our business, ensuring the BEST products and services to our customers, a relationship of trust with our suppliers and profitability for our shareholders. All this, we do to provide an opportunity for a better future for all of our TEAM MEMBERS.

Requirements

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Ability to read, write, and speak in English.
• Ability to perform general mathematical calculations.
• Mechanical inclination and knowledge of job specifications.
• Goal oriented and possess root cause analysis skills.
• Previous hourly maintenance and supervisor experience preferred.
• Considerable knowledge of the methods, materials, tools and practices used in the building, mechanical and electrical trades.
• Technical schooling with mechanical or electrical emphasis helpful.
• Industrial construction experience beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Monitor all production areas to ensure proper functioning of equipment and machinery.
• Complete assigned work orders.
• Adhere to Safety Procedures including, but limited to Lock Out Tag Out, Power Industrial Truck, Scissor Lift, Harness/Fall Protection, etc.
• Adjust, repair and replace electrical and electronic equipment.
• Promote and encourage safety in all aspects of maintenance.
• Complete required paperwork.
• Complete assigned responsibilities and oversee the mechanical work of equipment.
• Responsible for correcting or facilitating correctable measures when downtime results from mechanical or technical defects.
• Process maintenance downtime report for corporate and plant management.
• Assign work orders or special projects to maintenance employees.
• Maintain department budget within specified guidelines.
• Conduct pre-operational inspection and handle maintenance concerns of Production Supervisors to ensure operation begins as scheduled.
• Work 40+ hours per week in all areas of the plant.
• Troubleshoot machinery such as Formax, Alkar, Multivac, Flexvac, and Slicer equipment.

Benefits

• Health care
• Life insurance
• 401 (K) plan

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Merchant Wholesalers, Nondurable Goods
• Education Level: High school or GED