Maintenance Tech - Day Shift

Simmons Prepared Foods • Dubuque, IA

77d

About The Position

The position involves repairing, replacing, correcting, or affecting equipment to ensure it operates correctly and efficiently according to production requirements. The individual will consult with engineers and vendors as needed and accomplish layout work for each project. Troubleshooting equipment is a key responsibility. The role requires meeting safety requirements and complying with all policies or regulations set forth by Simmons or various government agencies concerning safety, environment, vehicle handling, food products, packaging, ingredients, and related items. The individual will participate as a member of the team, contributing to the ongoing development, communication, and implementation of team concepts, programs, and policies. They will coordinate work to ensure best practices with all team members and attend appropriate team meetings. The position also involves maintaining familiarity with Simmons' established operating systems and understanding the responsibility to communicate concerns and improvement ideas. The job description is intended to guide activities but is not exhaustive of all work that may be required.

Requirements

• Experience or vocational training in welding, electrical or mechanical repair, and refrigeration or hydraulics.
• Good command of the English language, both written and spoken.

Nice To Haves

• Preference for experience in poultry or food processing organization.
• High School Diploma or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Repairs, replaces, corrects or affects equipment as needed to ensure equipment operates correctly and efficiently according to production requirements.
• Consults with engineers and vendors as needed.
• Accomplishes layout work for each project as needed.
• Troubleshoots equipment.
• Meets safety requirements in accomplishing responsibilities of this position.
• Participates as a member of the Team.
• Fosters strong cohesiveness regarding all major issues.
• Identifies areas that lack cohesiveness and works with the team to resolve issues.
• Maintains familiarity with Simmons' established operating systems.
• Performs other duties as necessary in support of business objectives.

What This Job Offers

• Industry: Merchant Wholesalers, Nondurable Goods
• Education Level: High school or GED