Maintenance Tech I EM: (Can Production) Sun-Tues 5:45pm-6am Wed 5:45pm-12am

Work at Simmons•Emporia, KS

1d•Onsite

About The Position

This position is responsible for assisting in equipment repair and preventative maintenance procedures within the facility. The role involves ensuring equipment operates correctly and efficiently according to production requirements, troubleshooting equipment, and meeting all safety regulations. The Maintenance Tech I EM will also participate as a team member, fostering cohesiveness and contributing to the ongoing development of team concepts and policies. Familiarity with Simmons' operating systems, including quality, security, and LEAN principles, is expected, along with the ability to identify and communicate concerns or improvement ideas. This role supports overall business objectives and may involve duties beyond the specific description.

Requirements

Must have experience or vocational training in welding, electrical or mechanical repair, and refrigeration or hydraulics.
Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand English.
Must be able to manually lift or move objects weighing 75-150 pounds.
Must be able to work in extreme temperatures, on feet for entire shift.
Must be able to work in cramped, enclosed, elevated, wet, dirty area with a noise level above 90 decibels.
High School Diploma or Equivalent.

Nice To Haves

Preference for poultry or food processing organization.

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.
Will be able to troubleshoot equipment.
Meets safety requirements in accomplishing responsibilities of this position complying with all policies or regulations set forth by Simmons or various government agencies concerning safety, environment, vehicle, handling of food products, packaging, ingredients and any related items.
Participates as a member of the Team.
Participates in the ongoing development, communication and implementation of team concepts, programs and policies; coordinates work to ensure best practices with all team members.
Attends appropriate team meetings.
Fosters strong cohesiveness regarding all major issues; e.g., direction, annual plan, budget, policy changes, etc.
Accepts responsibility to quickly identify any areas that lack cohesiveness, bringing them to the attention of the team leader and working with the team in a supportive manner to resolve issues and actively look for ways, and reinforce actions needed, to achieve synergy possible within the larger organization.
Is familiar with Simmons’ established operating systems (e.g. quality, security, office environment, company policies, LEAN); understands the responsibility to maintain familiarity with the systems and this position’s role in support of these systems - including a consideration of the impact of individual actions on the systems and the responsibility to communicate concerns and improvement ideas.
Performs other duties as necessary in support of business objectives.