Maintenance Technician - New Openings

KLONDIKE CHEESE COMPANY•Monroe, WI

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Klondike Cheese Co. is searching for Maintenance Technicians to join our Team! We're growing - new openings! The Maintenance Technician will be responsible for all aspects of production support including mechanical and electrical troubleshooting, repairs, preventative maintenance, and project work. Responsible for repairs to all plant equipment and building facilities. Responsible for preventative maintenance of production, packaging, and sanitation equipment. Will review technical information required for effective troubleshooting and repair. Responsible for electrical trouble shooting and repair. Will perform daily maintenance of all plant equipment as needed. Will be responsible for emergency repairs to equipment/machinery in breakdown situations. Installation of mechanical and electrical components. Responsible for inspection and maintenance of material handling equipment. Will perform inspection and repair of mechanical systems air, steam water and refrigeration. Responsible for pump inspection and repair. Responsible for recordkeeping of all preventative maintenance, repair and parts used. Assist janitorial staff if they have an issue they cannot resolve. Responsible for prompt and effective response and resolution to work orders. Operate special maintenance equipment like welders, grinder, jigs, etc. Read and understand electrical and mechanical prints and /or flowcharts to verify correct set up and usage. Request all replacement parts and /or equipment needed to keep production running efficiently. Install and repair electrical apparatus such as transformers, wires, etc. to set up or repair equipment. Install and repair pipe systems, hydraulic and pneumatic equipment to keep facility and equipment running efficiently and safely. Will build, fabricate, and weld special mechanical parts and devices to keep equipment running properly and efficiently. Assist in the maintenance and operation of wastewater treatment system, including wastewater irrigation and terrace dosing. Perform general sanitation of the maintenance department by organizing supplies, tools, keeping area neat, clean, and safe. Responsible for exterior snow removal as needed, and other additional duties assigned by Management. Must understand and follow procedures for DNR/WDA/USDA/FDA/OSHA.

Requirements

High School Diploma or equivalent, or two years training in a technical field.
3-5 years of maintenance experience preferred.
Experience with preventative maintenance and safety procedures/programs.
Experience with or knowledge of production equipment, including mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems.
Experience with or knowledge of mechanical systems, including drive chains, timing belts, gear boxes, bearings, and lubrication.
Ability to manage and prioritize a high volume of work in a fast-paced environment.
Ability to understand complex verbal and written instructions.
Basic math and computer skills required.
Good audit technique and follow up.
Ability to write brief reports and log documentation.
Ability to multitask and follow-up on employees on assigned tasks.
Standing 80%, walking 20%, bending 20%, reaching 40%, reaching above shoulder 10%, pushing less than 5%.
Lifting up to maximum of 50 lbs.
Carrying up to 100 lbs.
Must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S.

Nice To Haves

Food production industry experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Mechanical and electrical troubleshooting, repairs, preventative maintenance, and project work.
Repairs to all plant equipment and building facilities.
Preventative maintenance of production, packaging, and sanitation equipment.
Electrical troubleshooting and repair.
Daily maintenance of all plant equipment.
Emergency repairs to equipment/machinery in breakdown situations.
Installation of mechanical and electrical components.
Inspection and maintenance of material handling equipment.
Inspection and repair of mechanical systems (air, steam, water, and refrigeration).
Pump inspection and repair.
Recordkeeping of all preventative maintenance, repair, and parts used.
Assist janitorial staff if they have an issue they cannot resolve.
Prompt and effective response and resolution to work orders.
Operation of special maintenance equipment like welders, grinders, jigs, etc.
Reading and understanding electrical and mechanical prints and/or flowcharts.
Requesting all replacement parts and/or equipment needed.
Installing and repairing electrical apparatus such as transformers, wires, etc.
Installing and repairing pipe systems, hydraulic and pneumatic equipment.
Building, fabricating, and welding special mechanical parts and devices.
Assisting in the maintenance and operation of the wastewater treatment system.
General sanitation of the maintenance department.
Exterior snow removal as needed.
Other additional duties assigned by Management.
Understanding and following procedures for DNR/WDA/USDA/FDA/OSHA.