Maintenance Technician, Fort Smith, Day Shift

Simmons Foods•Fort Smith, AR

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The Maintenance Technician is responsible for repairing, replacing, and correcting equipment to ensure it operates correctly and efficiently according to production requirements. This role involves troubleshooting equipment, consulting with engineers and vendors, and performing layout work as needed. The technician must adhere to all safety, environmental, and product handling policies and regulations set forth by Simmons and government agencies. Participation as a team member is crucial, involving communication, implementation of team concepts, and fostering cohesiveness. Familiarity with Simmons' operating systems (quality, security, LEAN, etc.) and understanding the impact of individual actions on these systems is required. This position may involve other duties as necessary to support business objectives.

Requirements

Must have experience or vocational training in welding, electrical or mechanical repair, and refrigeration or hydraulics.
Must have a good command of the English language, both written and spoken.
Must be able to manually lift or move objects weighing 75-150 pounds.
Must be able to work in extreme temperatures, on feet for entire shift.
Must be able to work in cramped, enclosed, elevated, wet, dirty area with a noise level above 90 decibels.
Will use appropriate footwear, hearing protection and other protective equipment as needed or required.

Nice To Haves

Preference for poultry or food processing organization.

Responsibilities

Repairs, replaces, corrects or affects equipment as needed to ensure equipment operates correctly and efficiently according to production requirements.
Consults with engineers and vendors as needed.
Accomplishes layout work for each project as needed.
Troubleshoots equipment.
Meets safety requirements in accomplishing responsibilities of this position complying with all policies or regulations set forth by Simmons or various government agencies concerning safety, environment, vehicle, handling of food products, packaging, ingredients and any related items.
Participates as a member of the Team, including ongoing development, communication and implementation of team concepts, programs and policies; coordinates work to ensure best practices with all team members.
Attends appropriate team meetings.
Fosters strong cohesiveness regarding all major issues; e.g., direction, annual plan, budget, policy changes, etc.
Accepts responsibility to quickly identify any areas that lack cohesiveness, bringing them to the attention of the team leader and working with the team in a supportive manner to resolve issues and actively look for ways, and reinforce actions needed, to achieve synergy possible within the larger organization.
Is familiar with Simmons' established operating systems (e.g. quality, security, office environment, company policies, LEAN); understands the responsibility to maintain familiarity with the systems and this position's role in support of these systems - including a consideration of the impact of individual actions on the systems and the responsibility to communicate concerns and improvement ideas.
Performs other duties as necessary in support of business objectives.