Maintenance Technician II

Post Consumer Brands•Asheboro, NC

3d•$39•Onsite

About The Position

Headquartered in Lakeville, Minn., Post Consumer Brands, a business unit of Post Holdings, Inc., is dedicated to providing people and their pets with delicious food choices for every taste and budget. The company’s portfolio includes beloved brands such as Honey Bunches of Oats®, PEBBLES®, Grape-Nuts® and Malt-O-Meal® cereal, and Peter Pan® peanut butter, as well as Nutrish®, Kibbles ‘n Bits® and 9Lives® dog and cat food. As a company committed to high standards of quality and to our values, we are driven by one idea: To make lives better by making delicious food accessible for all. For more information about our brands, visit www.postconsumerbrands.com and follow us on LinkedIn and Facebook for the latest news. At Post Consumer Brands, we’ve spent generations showing up for families, starting with breakfast, the most important meal of the day. Our cereals have become a trusted part of daily routines, helping spark conversations, fuel busy mornings, and create everyday moments that bring families closer together, including their furry four-legged family members, who have recently become a part of our story. As families have evolved, so have we. What began at the breakfast table has expanded into snacks, peanut butter, and pet food, because caring for a family means feeding every part of it. With the addition of several iconic pet brands, we’ve extended our purpose: to make high-quality, accessible food for everyone under the same roof. This phase is still new, and that’s what makes it exciting. As we continue to grow across grocery and pet, we’re looking for people who care about good food, thoughtful work, and the kind of impact that stretches from store shelves to kitchen tables, and food bowls, across the country. The Post Consumer Brands plant in Asheboro, NC, features some of the most modern cereal production technology in the industry and the facility has quadrupled in size since it opened in 2007. Asheboro's 200+ team members produce some of our newest and most innovative cereals, like Oreo Puff's cereal! While there is plenty to do right in Asheboro, the town is only a few hours from the Atlantic Ocean in one direction and the Blue Ridge Mountains in the other direction. Responsible for performing mechanical, electrical, and electronic plant/equipment maintenance so that production down time is minimized and efficiency is maximized. Support, implement, and maintain food safety and quality practices as required through SQF. Will be responsible for completing job duties in a manner that supports all plant safety, food safety, quality and environmental practices.

Requirements

1-2 years vocational training in maintenance mechanics to include: hydraulics, pneumatics, machine shop, electricity, electronics and programmable computers. Knowledge of production machinery operation and maintenance. State licenses preferred: boilers, electrical and refrigeration.
Minimum 5-7 years of experience in plant and production equipment maintenance including mechanical, electrical, and electronic repair.
Ability to operate machine tools (lathe, mill, etc.), power tools, computers, electronic test equipment, multimeters, and welding equipment - all types. Extensive experience in hydraulics, HVAC, boilers, air compressors, ammonia systems, electronics, robotics, plumbing, and mechanical alignment preferred. Must be able to test out, in each area at a local technical school. Must be willing and able to be involved in Continuous Improvement efforts for the department and the plant systems and processes.
Manual dexterity for delicate electronic work. Frequently stoop, squat, twist, reach, climb stairs while performing job duties. Ability to lift and carry 50-75 pound objects, repetitively lift and carry 20 to 50 pounds. Ability to distinguish between sounds or vibrations for equipment repair, and colors for electronic wiring work.
Ability to read blueprints and electrical schematics; ability to troubleshoot plant and production equipment problems (mechanical, electrical and electronic); ability to effectively interact and communicate with machine operators and outside vendors; ability to work closely with other team members to share responsibilities and solve problems. Ability to troubleshoot and program programmable controllers. Ability to perform tasks from memory. Ability to work alone and be self-directed. Ability to operate processing and packaging equipment.
Must be able to read, write, and communicate in the English language.
Must wear company-issued uniforms (snap-front shirt & pants) and required PPE (bump-cap, hair net, beard net, safety glasses, ear plugs, gloves, steel toed shoes, etc.)
Regular on-time attendance, plan ahead and get coverage for days off.
Flexibility to work overtime and/or on alternate shifts if needed.
Must follow established safety procedures and coach others to do the same.
Good communication and follow up skills.
Must work well with others and be able to work under pressure. Must be able to multi-task and prioritize tasks.
Ability to work 12 hour shifts in which standing, kneeling, climbing and walking are 100% of on-the-job time.
Ability to perform repeated twisting, bending and reaching of upper and lower extremities
Ability to work in the following conditions: hot and/or humid environments, heights up to 30ft, working on ladders, confined spaces, and catwalks.

Nice To Haves

State licenses preferred: boilers, electrical and refrigeration.
Extensive experience in hydraulics, HVAC, boilers, air compressors, ammonia systems, electronics, robotics, plumbing, and mechanical alignment preferred.

Responsibilities

Ability to complete daily work assignments and mentor and support others to complete assigned tasks.
Ability to perform complex maintenance and repair activities with minimal supervision, to include electrical, mechanical, conveyance, HVAC, hydraulic, pneumatic, steam, and CMMS systems.
Troubleshoot and repair mechanical problems of all plant equipment including mechanical drive systems and hydraulic and pneumatic systems.
Troubleshoot and repair electrical problems of plant and packaging/processing equipment such as wiring, circuits, fuses, switches, electrical installations, transformers, motors, and AC & DC motor drives.
Perform preventative maintenance on all equipment, check and replace items, and conduct equipment inspections.
Read and interpret blueprints, technical drawings, and electrical schematics.
Use and manipulate computer systems for entering and retrieving data in MMS systems as necessary to perform maintenance record keeping activities.
Provide calibration and repair support for ICV Program.
Provide basic maintenance and operator training to ensure proper use of equipment.
Design and fabricate replacement parts or equipment: weld, lathe, mill, press, grind, to repair equipment as necessary.
Research parts inventory and purchase and/or request replacement parts when necessary. Ensure parts are installed in equipment when received.
Perform building maintenance and repairs including HVAC, roofs/windows/doors, and lights.
Keep all work and shop areas clean so as to avoid injury and/or sanitation problems.
Use computerized maintenance system for equipment history & parts.
Provide input into mechanical, and electrical designs of equipment.
Work as a team, help others and perform any other assigned duties.