Maintenance Technician

Trinidad Benham • Colgate Township, ND

15h • $23 - $27 • Onsite

About The Position

There’s a reason Trinidad Benham is recognized as a leader in our industry. Trinidad Benham Corp has been in business for over 100 years, and we know a thing or two about providing stable employment and growth.

Monday - Thursday 7:00am - 5:30pm - some Fridays may be required

WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING
The Maintenance Technician is primarily responsible for playing a critical role in the maintenance and upkeep of all production/facility equipment by performing preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, and making necessary repairs on all equipment and facility as needed to provide a safe work environment.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• A minimum of five (3+) years industrial maintenance experience to include mechanical, electrical, and PLC, preferably in a manufacturing environment
• Extensive knowledge of mechanical engineering designs, installations, maintenance, and repairs
• A valid driver license in good standing
• Forklift Certification
• Strong electrical and mechanical experience, preferably in a food processing environment
• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills with the ability to manage priorities and workflow
• Flexibility and willingness to work within constantly changing priorities
• Display a positive attitude and work well with all levels of personnel, whether individually or in a team environment
• Must be able to effectively manage time by organizing and planning work
• Must be able to use a variety of hand and power tools, electric meters, and material handling equipment in performing duties
• Experience and ability to work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment
• Ability to work well with all levels of employees, whether individually or in a team environment
• Effectively communicate questions, problems, and reports to co-workers, supervisory and management personnel
• Flexibility to accommodate unscheduled changes in duties and work overtime as needed
• Strong attention to detail
• Willingness to perform mechanical maintenance and repairs outside of business hours
• Frequently required to: stand and/or walk, use ladders and climb stairs, bend and stoop, reach, push/pull, kneel and crouch. Lift, carry and/or move items up to 100 pounds, without assistance; use hands to finger, handle, or touch objects, tools, or controls, to verbally communicate; and to hear. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.
• Frequently exposed to a non-climate controlled environment.
• Frequently exposed to dust and loud noise.
• Frequently exposed to machinery and mechanical, moving parts.
• Personal protective equipment, such as hearing protection, safety glasses, hair net and food safety related items, is required.

Responsibilities

• Performs complex periodic preventive maintenance on automated and other production systems and equipment using knowledge of solid state circuitry, electronics, electrical-mechanical devices, motors, wiring diagrams, and schematics, computers, etc.
• Troubleshoots, repairs, aligns, calibrates, inspects, and tests various production lines and equipment.
• Programs logic controls for proper equipment operation.
• Ensures quality and consistency in production processes by assessing, modifying, and/or calibrating equipment.
• Ensures efficiency and productivity by evaluating and modifying production processes and/or equipment.
• Identifies, troubleshoots, and resolves issues with equipment, devices, or products; uses precision instruments such as calipers, micrometers, and gauges to make adjustments.
• Assists Plant Manager with tasks related to development, construction, and evaluation of prototypes, new products, operations, and/or procedures.
• Inspects and identifies equipment or machines in need of repair.
• Reads and interprets schematics and equipment manuals to perform required maintenance and service.
• Ensures work orders for repair are completed in a timely manner.
• Maintains records to ensure accountability of time, parts, and repairs to meet regulatory compliance and budget constraints.
• Installs and performs diagnostic tests on mechanical systems.
• Performs preventative maintenance for the facility according to schedule.
• Communicates with management and other maintenance personnel on a timely basis to facilitate maintenance and repairs.
• Makes repairs to tools and equipment as needed.
• Uses hand and power tools and ensures tools and equipment are maintained and repaired.
• Cleans and assists with the upkeep of the facilities.
• Drives company vehicles to haul tools and equipment to other sites, make parts runs, or for other needs assigned by management.
• Complies with company safety policies and maintains clean and orderly work area and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and Safe Quality Food (SQF) procedures, including timely and accurate documentation of required SQF forms.
• Performs other duties as assigned by management.

Benefits

• Employee-owned
• Advancement Opportunities
• Weekly pay
• Insurance coverage that includes medical, dental, vision and life insurance and flexible spending accounts
• 401(k) with employer match
• Paid holidays and competitive vacation/sick pay plans
• Tuition assistance program
• Employee stock ownership program (ESOP)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees