Maintenance Technician - Night Shift

Jack Link's Protein Snacks • New Glarus, WI

3d • $25 - $38 • Onsite

About The Position

The maintenance technician’s role is to keep the plant and equipment running in a safe and efficient manner. Maintains and repairs building and equipment. Carries out responsibilities in accordance with company policies and procedures.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED
• 1-5 years of related experience and/or training or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and/or maintenance instructions and procedure manuals.
• Ability to write routine breakdown, preventive maintenance and other maintenance related reports and correspondence.
• Intermediate verbal communication skills in English.
• Ability to add and subtract, multiply, and divide using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
• Knowledge of the materials, tools, methods, and techniques used in the mechanical, pneumatic, and hydraulic trades (i.e. welding, tap measure, band saw, lathe, caliper, micrometer, etc.).
• Self-motivated, able to work unsupervised and with teams
• Project oriented
• Multi-tasking ability
• Attention to detail
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Work well with others
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills; must work effectively with all levels of management and team members

Nice To Haves

• Basic knowledge of manufacturing.
• Facility maintenance experience preferred
• Industrial mechanical experience.
• Knowledge of hydraulics, pneumatics and electronics
• Knowledge of electrical/mechanical safety practices
• Prior Knowledge of food processing equipment helpful.
• Electrical and electrical troubleshooting of 120/240/480 3ph systems.
• Troubleshooting PLC and frequency drives.
• Welding (both MIG and TIG).
• Associates Degree or Technical Certification in Machining or Electrical

Responsibilities

• Manage start-up to make sure equipment is in proper operating condition.
• Demand Maintenance as assigned: Skill in diagnosing equipment defects and making necessary repairs.
• Maintain, repair and troubleshoot machinery, ovens, mechanical lift trucks, and facilities problems as needed for production issues and efficiency.
• Safety operate various machines, including a Band Saw, Break Press, Mill, Lathe, Grinder, etc.
• Inspect machines and equipment for conformance with operational standards.
• Maintain all areas of the shop, boiler room, and the interior/exterior of the plant.
• Troubleshoot electrical functions (i.e. motors, controls, PLC function, and other basic wiring)
• Confers with management and suppliers to resolve maintenance problems and recommends measures to improve operations and conditions of machines and equipment
• Complete Preventative Maintenance tasks as assigned.
• Assist with inventory control of tools and parts on hand.
• Work with tools and power equipment as well as material handling.
• Operate mechanical forklift, pallet jack, battery-changer and stock picker.
• Follow Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs), Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point (HACCP) training, along with company pre-requisite programs, Standard Operating Procedures (SOP’s), and Standard Sanitation Operating Procedures (SSOP’s).
• Performs other duties and responsibilities as necessary.
• Perform all duties within OSHA and company safety standards; LOTO, wear PPE and maintain safety equipment.
• Maintain a safe, clean and organized work area.
• Immediately report all accidents and deficiencies to the lead/foreman/supervisor/manager.
• Ensure safety devices are installed and working properly.
• Knowledge of the occupational hazards and safety precautions.

Benefits

• Jack Link’s provides a variety of benefits to eligible Team Members, including medical, dental and vision benefits, life and disability insurance, 401k participation, paid holidays, and paid time off.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED