Maintenance Tech - Days

Simmons Foods•Emporia, KS

9d•Onsite

About The Position

The Maintenance Tech assists with equipment repairs and preventative maintenance in the facility. The role repairs, replaces, corrects, and adjusts equipment to support efficient operation according to production requirements, and troubleshoots equipment. The technician consults with engineers and vendors and performs project layout work as needed. The position follows Simmons and applicable government safety, environmental, vehicle, food-handling, packaging, and ingredient-related policies and regulations. It also supports team development and coordination, attends team meetings, and contributes to Simmons operating systems, including quality, security, office environment, company policies, and LEAN. Other duties may be assigned in support of business objectives. The schedule is Wednesday from 11:45 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. and Thursday through Saturday from 5:45 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. The position is located in the Emporia, Kansas area. Applicants may apply in person at the Simmons Foods Hiring Center or online.

Requirements

Experience or vocational training in welding, electrical or mechanical repair, and refrigeration or hydraulics.
High school diploma or equivalent.
Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English.
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, remain on one's feet for an entire shift, and work in cramped, enclosed, elevated, wet, and dirty areas with noise levels above 90 decibels.

Nice To Haves

Experience in a poultry or food-processing organization is preferred.

Responsibilities

Assist with equipment repairs and preventative maintenance procedures at the facility.
Repair, replace, correct, or adjust equipment as needed to ensure it operates correctly and efficiently according to production requirements.
Troubleshoot equipment.
Consult with engineers and vendors as needed.
Accomplish layout work for projects as needed.
Meet applicable safety, environmental, vehicle, food-handling, packaging, and ingredient-related requirements.
Participate in team development, communication, and implementation of team concepts, programs, and policies.
Coordinate work with team members, attend appropriate team meetings, and support team cohesion and resolution of issues.
Maintain familiarity with Simmons operating systems, support those systems, and communicate concerns and improvement ideas.
Perform other duties as necessary in support of business objectives.