Maint Tech I SA (C- Shift)

Simmons Foods•Southwest City, MO

9d•Onsite

About The Position

This role assists in equipment repair and preventative maintenance procedures within the facility. The technician will be responsible for ensuring equipment operates correctly and efficiently according to production requirements by performing necessary repairs and replacements. This position involves consulting with engineers and vendors, troubleshooting equipment, and accomplishing layout work for projects. A strong emphasis is placed on adhering to safety, environmental, and food handling regulations set forth by Simmons and government agencies. The role also requires active participation in team development, communication, and implementation of team concepts, fostering cohesiveness and addressing issues collaboratively. Familiarity with Simmons' operating systems (quality, security, LEAN, etc.) is expected, along with understanding the impact of individual actions and communicating improvement ideas. The position may involve other duties as necessary to support business objectives.

Requirements

Must have experience or vocational training in welding, electrical or mechanical repair, and refrigeration or hydraulics.
Must have a good command of the English language, both written and spoken.
Ability to pass a fit test, physical, and pulmonary (lung capacity) function test.
Must be able to manually lift or move objects weighing 75-150 pounds.
Must be able to work in extreme temperatures, on feet for the entire shift.
Must be able to work in cramped, enclosed, elevated, wet, dirty areas with a noise level above 90 decibels.
Will use appropriate footwear, hearing protection and other protective equipment as needed or required.
H2S Monitor and full-face respirator.

Nice To Haves

Preference for poultry or food processing organization.

Responsibilities

Repairs, replaces, corrects or affects equipment as needed to ensure equipment operates correctly and efficiently according to production requirements.
Consults with engineers and vendors as needed.
Accomplishes layout work for each project as needed.
Troubleshoots equipment.
Meets safety requirements in accomplishing responsibilities of this position complying with all policies or regulations set forth by Simmons or various government agencies concerning safety, environment, vehicle, handling of food products, packaging, ingredients and any related items.
Participates as a member of the Team, including ongoing development, communication and implementation of team concepts, programs and policies; coordinates work to ensure best practices with all team members.
Attends appropriate team meetings.
Fosters strong cohesiveness regarding all major issues; e.g., direction, annual plan, budget, policy changes, etc.
Accepts responsibility to quickly identify any areas that lack cohesiveness, bringing them to the attention of the team leader and working with the team in a supportive manner to resolve issues and actively look for ways, and reinforce actions needed, to achieve synergy possible within the larger organization.
Is familiar with Simmons’ established operating systems (e.g. quality, security, office environment, company policies, LEAN); understands the responsibility to maintain familiarity with the systems and this position’s role in support of these systems - including a consideration of the impact of individual actions on the systems and the responsibility to communicate concerns and improvement ideas.
Performs other duties as necessary in support of business objectives.