Maintenance Technician - Night Shift

Glanbia•Twin Falls, ID

7d•Onsite

About The Position

At Glanbia Nutritionals Inc., our portfolio centers on dairy and non-dairy nutritional ingredients. We co-innovate and deliver ingredient solutions and precision premixes for use in the mainstream food and beverage, infant and clinical, and functional nutrition markets. We are the number one provider of whey-based nutritional ingredients globally and the number one producer of American-style cheddar cheese. Our protein systems have transformed the bar and beverage categories — bringing increased levels of protein, cleaner labels and greater product functionality to market. We have a direct presence in 21 countries, with manufacturing facilities in the US, Germany and China, and international sales and technical offices around the world. Job Summary Completes all necessary maintenance and repairs on devices within the plant to lessen any disruptions in output levels.

Requirements

Working knowledge of dairy processing equipment and plant facilities
Physical ability to perform assigned job
Self-motivated, willing to accept responsibility, and make good decisions
Must have own hand tools and knowledge of proper use
Working knowledge of pneumatics, hydraulics, instrumentation, boilers, etc
Requires skills in welding, electrical, troubleshooting, and maintenance & repair of all plant equipment
Knowledge of OSHA safety requirements for a manufacturing operation
Ability to operate (or learn to operate) necessary equipment
Excellent record required in safety, attendance, and punctuality
Ability to stand and walk the entire shift if needed
Ability to read and write instructions in English
Knowledge of the proper use of all cleaning chemicals
Must be able to work weekends and overtime as required
Become Respirator Certified if physically possible
Able to be forklift certified
Become Confined Space Certified
Knowledge of basic computer skills

Responsibilities

Troubleshoot and repair plant equipment and facilities
Perform general and preventative maintenance to assure minimal downtime
Maintain proper records, files, and necessary parts and supplies for all plant equipment or make known to appropriate people
Maintain all maintenance logs on assigned shift
Ensure that department is clean and orderly at end of shift
Ensure that company tools and equipment are maintained properly
Acts an effective communication channel between management and maintenance
Promote and exhibit strong safety practices
Ensures timely and proper completion of work orders
Each employee shall comply with occupational safety and health standards and all rules, regulations, and orders issued pursuant to the Occupational Safety and Health Act which are applicable to his/her own actions and conduct.
Complies with all applicable food safety regulations and mandates (Safe Quality Foods, Food and Drug Admin, Pasteurized Milk Ordinance)
Perform other duties as assigned
Regular and timely attendance required