Maintenance Tech I SS (C Shift)

Work at Simmons•Gentry, AR

About The Position

The Maintenance Tech I assists with equipment repair and preventive maintenance at the facility. The role repairs, replaces, corrects, or adjusts equipment to ensure it operates correctly and efficiently according to production requirements, and consults with engineers and vendors as needed. The position also performs layout work and troubleshoots equipment. The technician follows safety requirements and applicable company and government policies concerning safety, the environment, vehicles, and the handling of food products, packaging, ingredients, and related items. As a team member, the technician contributes to team development and communication, coordinates work to support best practices, attends team meetings, and helps address issues affecting team cohesion. The role also supports Simmons’ operating systems, including quality, security, office environment, company policies, and LEAN, and communicates concerns and improvement ideas. Other duties may be performed in support of business objectives.

Requirements

Experience or vocational training in welding, electrical or mechanical repair, and refrigeration or hydraulics.
Ability to make sound decisions and communicate effectively with others and the leadership team.
Ability to enter and locate information on a computer and visually verify information, including small print.
Ability to manually lift or move objects weighing 75–150 pounds.
Ability to work in extreme temperatures, remain on one's feet for an entire shift, and work in cramped, enclosed, elevated, wet, and dirty areas with noise above 90 decibels.
Ability to use appropriate footwear, hearing protection, and other protective equipment as needed or required.

Nice To Haves

Experience in a poultry or food processing organization is preferred.
Military experience is valued.

Responsibilities

Assist with equipment repair and preventive maintenance procedures at the facility.
Repair, replace, correct, or adjust equipment as needed to ensure correct and efficient operation according to production requirements.
Consult with engineers and vendors as needed.
Perform layout work for projects as needed.
Troubleshoot equipment.
Comply with applicable safety, environmental, vehicle, and food-product handling policies and regulations.
Participate in team development, communication, implementation of team concepts and policies, and coordination of work to support best practices.
Attend appropriate team meetings and contribute to team cohesion and issue resolution.
Maintain familiarity with Simmons’ operating systems and support them through individual actions and communication of concerns and improvement ideas.
Perform other duties as necessary in support of business objectives.