Maintenance Tech I EM: Sun-Tues 5:45pm-6am Wed 5:45pm-12am

Simmons Foods•Emporia, KS

22d•Onsite

About The Position

This position assists in equipment repair and preventative maintenance procedures in the operation of the facility. The role involves ensuring equipment operates correctly and efficiently according to production requirements, troubleshooting equipment, and adhering to all safety and environmental regulations. The Maintenance Tech I EM is also expected to participate as a member of the team, fostering cohesiveness and contributing to the ongoing development and implementation of team concepts, programs, and policies. Familiarity with Simmons' established operating systems, including quality, security, office environment, company policies, and LEAN, is required, along with an understanding of the role's impact on these systems.

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.
Communication skills & decision quality - Must have the ability to make good decisions and communicate effectively with others and leadership team.

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.