Maintenance Technician - Essentia

LGI Homes•Harlan, IA

19h•Onsite

About The Position

This position is for a Maintenance Technician on the second shift, 6 days a week, at Essentia. The primary goal is to ensure the daily, safe, efficient, and effective operations of all plant equipment, machinery, vehicles, and plant facilities, as well as assigned tasks, in accordance with established policies and procedures. LGI, the parent company, started in 1916 as Lauridsen Creamery and has grown into a worldwide company with over fifty manufacturing and sales locations in twenty countries. Each company under the LGI umbrella operates independently, fostering an entrepreneurial spirit to seek new markets, develop products, and add value through fractionation and novel applications.

Requirements

High School Diploma, G.E.D. certification or equivalent working experience
2+ years in an industrial manufacturing setting
Experience performing preventive maintenance checks on equipment
Experience troubleshooting and repairing manufacturing equipment
Valid driver's license
Must be at least 18 years of age due to nature of work (heavy machinery)
Electrical knowledge ranging from 110 volts of power to 480 volts (3 phase)
General and specific knowledge and abilities in welding of different alloys, including stainless steel; and equipment knowledge, including bearings, shaft, bolt, nut, wrench and belt sizes
Knowledge of organizational methods and the ability to manage multiple tasks/projects simultaneously
Sustained physical effort required to move through various work area; directing, assisting, diagnosing and monitoring work performance
Must be able to distinguish if food safety violations or product quality issues occur and resolve immediately or, if unable to resolve immediately, contact appropriate plant management (i.e. the Plant Manager and/or the QC Manager)
Must be able to understand and comply with Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) policies to assure that environment, health, and safety are first priority
Actively support key safety initiatives and assist the department as needed to improve EHS performance and results
Maintenance personnel directed by Maintenance Supervisor and/or plant management are responsible to assist with duties and tasks in the event of staff absences
Knowledge and ability to: Operate industrial equipment such as hand wrenches, welders, power tools, cutting torch and use tape measure
Knowledge and ability to: Operate company vehicle as required and maintain a valid driver’s license
Knowledge and ability to: Perform basic math calculations
Knowledge and ability to: Legibly document data for record keeping purposes
Knowledge and ability to: Read gauges and record data in legible manner in accordance with established procedures
Knowledge and ability to: Analyze complex information and problem solve
Knowledge and ability to: Understand wire diagrams, construction plans and diagrams
Knowledge and ability to: Implement all safety techniques and mandated sanitary rules and regulations in accordance with established policies and procedures related plant and equipment/machinery operations
Knowledge and ability to: Understand and communicate technical information through use of written documentation or oral presentation
Knowledge and ability to: Remain calm and professional at all times
Knowledge and ability to: Interpret and work from oral and written instructions
Knowledge and ability to: Cooperate with all Essentia team members
Knowledge and ability to: Work daily and extended hours as necessary to reduce downtime for production needs
Knowledge and ability to: Analyze and comprehend complex information to assure proper equipment and instructions on safe and proper usage
Knowledge and ability to: Learn how to operate new equipment/machinery
Knowledge and ability to: Tear down equipment, repairing and restoring to operation

Nice To Haves

Trade school or Associate's degree related to Industrial Maintenance

Responsibilities

Support continuous improvement in all aspects of production through performing all duties as assigned by Maintenance Supervisor and Plant Management
Examine, test, maintain and repair all physical plant machinery and equipment to assure safe and efficient operations
Inspect, maintain and repair cooling and heating systems
Repair and install pipes, fittings, fixtures and other plumbing duties as required
Maintain and repair pumps, valves and motors as required by management
Record and log maintenance repairs and inspections, including recording parts used on particular equipment in the Maintenance Management System
Provide input for proper retention of spare parts to keep the minimum inventory necessary to ensure uninterrupted operation of the plant while minimizing non-working assets in inventory
Initiate work orders in the Maintenance Management System as needed and process work orders as assigned incorporating and prioritizing needs according to overall effect on plant operations
Perform preventive maintenance tasks for plant machinery and equipment, the physical plant, utilities and grounds to assure the safe and efficient operation in accordance with state, federal, local regulations and company procedures
Construct and repair production facilities, including building, structure walls, floors, cabinets and fixtures
Follow good housekeeping practices for maintenance and production areas such as washing, cleaning and maintaining tools and other equipment
Assist in maintenance, improvements and safe conditions of facility and grounds by mowing and trimming grounds, snow and ice removal from company sidewalks and driveways, painting and sanitation tasks
Work integrally with all employees, customers and contractors
Interface with vendors, contractors, and engineering firms whose functions are to provide project support with engineering and technical know-how associated with capital project installations
Operate company vehicle, lifts, industrial trucks and non-motorized pallet jacks as required
Assist in ensuring fundamental food safety and quality practices are maintained to achieve food safety and quality objectives and to support ongoing improvements of food safety programs
Actively participate in monthly safety meetings and perform safety audits