Maintenance Technician I (Day Shift-A Team)

Simmons Foods • Van Buren, AR

11d • Onsite

About The Position

The Maintenance Technician I repairs, replaces, corrects, and adjusts equipment as needed to ensure it operates correctly and efficiently according to production requirements. The technician troubleshoots equipment, completes layout work for projects, and consults with engineers and vendors as needed.

The role follows safety requirements and company or government policies regarding safety, the environment, vehicles, and the handling of food products, packaging, ingredients, and related items. As a team member, the technician participates in team development and communication, coordinates work with colleagues, attends appropriate meetings, and helps identify and resolve issues affecting team cohesiveness. The position also supports Simmons operating systems, including quality, security, office environment, company policies, and LEAN, and performs other duties in support of business objectives.

The work involves using a computer and visually verifying information, sometimes in small print. It may require lifting or moving objects weighing 75–150 pounds, working in extreme temperatures, standing for an entire shift, and working in cramped, enclosed, elevated, wet, or dirty areas with noise above 90 decibels. Appropriate footwear, hearing protection, and other protective equipment are used as needed or required. Travel is not applicable.

Requirements

• Experience or vocational training in welding, electrical or mechanical repair, and refrigeration or hydraulics.
• Good command of English, both written and spoken.
• Ability to lift or move objects weighing 75–150 pounds.
• Ability to work in extreme temperatures and remain on feet for an entire shift.
• Ability to work in cramped, enclosed, elevated, wet, or dirty areas with noise levels above 90 decibels.
• Ability to use a computer to enter and locate information and visually verify information, including small print.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in a poultry or food processing organization.
• High school diploma or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Repair, replace, correct, or adjust equipment to ensure it operates correctly and efficiently for production requirements.
• Troubleshoot equipment and complete layout work for projects as needed.
• Consult with engineers and vendors as needed.
• Follow safety requirements and applicable company and government policies concerning safety, the environment, vehicles, and handling food products, packaging, ingredients, and related items.
• 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 cohesiveness and resolution of issues.
• Maintain familiarity with Simmons operating systems and communicate concerns and improvement ideas.
• Perform other duties as necessary in support of business objectives.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed