Maintenance Tech III SS

Work at Simmons•Siloam Springs, AR

About The Position

Assist with equipment repairs and preventative maintenance in the facility where employed. The role repairs, replaces, corrects, or adjusts equipment so it operates correctly and efficiently according to production requirements, and consults with engineers and vendors as needed. The position also performs project layout work and troubleshoots equipment. The Maintenance Tech III follows applicable safety, environmental, vehicle, and food-product handling requirements established by Simmons and government agencies. As a team member, the position contributes to the development, communication, and implementation of team concepts, programs, and policies; coordinates work to support best practices; attends appropriate meetings; and works with the team to address issues and improve cohesiveness. The position maintains familiarity with Simmons operating systems, including quality, security, office environment, company policies, and LEAN, and communicates concerns and improvement ideas. Other duties may be performed as needed to support 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 manually lift or move objects weighing 75–150 pounds.
Ability to work in extreme temperatures and remain on one's feet for the entire shift.
Ability to work in cramped, enclosed, elevated, wet, and dirty areas with noise levels above 90 decibels.
Ability to enter and locate information on a computer and visually verify information, often in small print.
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; veterans are welcome.

Responsibilities

Repair, replace, correct, or adjust equipment to ensure it operates correctly and efficiently according to production requirements.
Consult with engineers and vendors as needed.
Complete layout work for projects as needed.
Troubleshoot equipment.
Follow applicable Simmons and government safety, environmental, vehicle, food-product handling, packaging, and ingredient requirements.
Participate in team development, communication, and implementation of team concepts, programs, and policies.
Coordinate work with team members to support best practices and attend appropriate team meetings.
Identify team issues or lack of cohesiveness, bring them to the team leader, and work supportively with the team to resolve them.
Maintain familiarity with Simmons operating systems and communicate concerns and ideas for improvement.
Perform other duties as necessary to support business objectives.