1st Shift Maintenance Technician II

Great Lakes Cheese•Abilene, TX

18h•Onsite

About The Position

Ensures the safe, reliable, and efficient operation of the facility by performing building maintenance, utility support, and equipment repair while responding to production needs. The position maintains internal and external building systems, supports preventive maintenance, troubleshoots facility and production equipment, and works with production, maintenance, EHS, vendors, and contractors to minimize downtime and maintain a safe, compliant, and well-kept workplace.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
At least two years of maintenance experience.
Ability to handle multiple tasks, troubleshoot, and solve problems.
Basic understanding of mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems.
Ability to weld using TIG, MIG, and stick methods.
Legally authorized to work for a company in the United States without sponsorship.
Must be able to work without relocation.

Nice To Haves

Associate degree or equivalent from a two-year college or technical school.
At least two years of food manufacturing experience and/or training.
Experience with ammonia refrigeration systems and/or Process Safety Management (PSM).
SAP experience.

Responsibilities

Maintain and repair internal and external building structures and finishes, including walls, ceilings, flooring, doors, windows, roofing, and exterior surfaces.
Perform daily rounds and inspections of ammonia refrigeration equipment, including compressors, condensers, and pumps.
Inspect and schedule repairs for mechanical equipment, including pumps, compressors, filling equipment, and processing equipment associated with ammonia and related cooling systems.
Operate and maintain air compressors and the plant compressed-air system.
Operate and maintain wastewater pre-treatment equipment, including wastewater treatment plant chemicals.
Perform preventive maintenance on building utilities and plant equipment, including ammonia systems.
Accurately document daily rounds and completed preventive maintenance.
Coordinate with vendors and contractors on repairs and periodic inspections.
Work with EHS to document required periodic inspections of the facility, equipment, and grounds.
Replace filters on HVAC equipment, air compressors, hydraulic systems, product blowers, and other equipment.
Respond to production requests and address immediate production-line issues.
Maintain production equipment and preventive-maintenance records.
Create requisitions for parts and supplies needed to maintain equipment.
Identify problem areas and implement permanent solutions.