Maintenance Tech II

Daybreak Foods • Estherville, IA

9h • Onsite

About The Position

This position is a Maintenance Technician in an egg production and processing facility. The purpose of this position is to complete minor to major equipment repairs during non-production and production times of the day.

Requirements

• Minimum of high school diploma
• Maintenance certification or equivalent experience
• Must be able to obtain First Aid/CPR certification
• Previous experience in maintenance is required.
• Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance
• Strong ability to work alone or with little supervision
• Ability to determine causes of operating errors and be able to resolve them
• Ability to identify complex problems and review related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions
• Strong knowledge in Pneumatics, and Power Transmission are required
• Knowledge of, electrical troubleshooting, computers, and fork lifts

Nice To Haves

• Experience in Food Manufacturing or Processing very desirable
• Safety programs and processes, such as Confined Space, LOTO, Hazcom, Hot Work, Electrical Safety, etc.
• Knowledge in electrical and electronics including frequency drives and inverters, generators, computers and PM Software desired

Responsibilities

• Inspect, operate and test machinery and equipment to diagnose machine malfunctions
• Dismantle machines, equipment or devices to access and remove defective parts to conduct repairs
• Maintain food processing equipment
• Perform preventative maintenance on equipment, such as; inspecting motors, bearings, belts, fluid levels and replacing filters
• Perform general maintenance tasks to include; plumbing, electrical wiring, installation of new equipment and parts
• Document all maintenance performed including preventative maintenance
• Identify any required parts needed and notify supervisor
• Ensure facility supervisors are notified when maintenance or repairs are to be undertaken in any food handling area
• Remove all tools and debris from any maintenance activity once it has been completed.
• Notify appropriate personnel of completion so appropriate hygiene and sanitation can be performed before commencement of facility operations.
• Fabrication and welding as needed for plant repairs and upgrades
• Troubleshoot, diagnose and repair equipment.
• Uses various test equipment, such as voltmeter and clamp-on amp meter for troubleshooting and calibration.
• Also uses pneumatic controls and devices for building and troubleshooting equipment.
• Repairs electrical equipment.
• Maintains and repairs electronic, Frequency drives/inverters.
• Performs cost justification of equipment and process changes.
• Initiates purchase order for parts and machines.
• Completes scheduled/unscheduled work orders and thoroughly documents work performed for tracking in Preventive Maintenance programs.
• Operates and maintains boiler.
• Maintains records for boiler and monitors chemical usage.
• Operates and maintains ammonia/glycol refrigeration.
• Maintains records.
• Studies production schedules and estimates worker hour requirements for completion of job assignment.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED