Maint Tech I SA (C- Shift)

Work at Simmons•Southwest City, MO

About The Position

Assist with equipment repair and preventative maintenance procedures at the facility. Repair, replace, correct, or otherwise affect equipment as needed to ensure it operates correctly and efficiently according to production requirements. Consult with engineers and vendors as needed, complete layout work for projects, and troubleshoot equipment. Follow safety, environmental, vehicle, food-product handling, packaging, ingredient, and other applicable requirements and policies. Participate as a team member in developing, communicating, and implementing team concepts, programs, and policies; coordinate work to support best practices; attend team meetings; and help identify and resolve issues affecting team cohesion. Maintain familiarity with Simmons’ operating systems, including quality, security, office environment, company policies, and LEAN, and communicate concerns and improvement ideas. Perform other duties as necessary to support business objectives.

Requirements

Experience or vocational training in welding, electrical or mechanical repair, and refrigeration or hydraulics.
Good command of the English language, both written and spoken.
Ability to manually lift or move objects weighing 75–150 pounds.
Ability to work in extreme temperatures, remain on one's feet for the entire shift, and work in cramped, enclosed, elevated, wet, and dirty areas with noise above 90 decibels.
Ability to pass a fit test, physical, and pulmonary function test.
Ability to use a H2S monitor and full-face respirator.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Assist with equipment repairs and preventative maintenance.
Repair, replace, correct, or otherwise affect 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.
Comply with applicable safety, environmental, vehicle, food handling, packaging, ingredient, and other policies and regulations.
Participate in team development, communication, and implementation of concepts, programs, and policies.
Coordinate work with team members to support best practices and attend appropriate team meetings.
Identify and raise concerns about team cohesion and work supportively with the team to resolve issues.
Maintain familiarity with Simmons’ operating systems and communicate concerns and improvement ideas.
Perform other duties as necessary in support of business objectives.