Maintenance Technician I-2nd shift- Must Train on 1st shift

The Mennel Milling Company•Newton, NC

54d

About The Position

In this role, you will help sustain Mennel’s tradition of excellence established in 1886 as well as support our food safety programs and mission to reliably deliver superior quality, uniformity, and service. The Maintenance Technician position will provide maintenance support to the facility through maintaining and improving the on-going reliability of the plant equipment, machinery, and processing systems.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent, and a 2-year degree or educational equivalency in a technical or industrial field such as electronics, Mechatronics, mechanics, welding, automation or other related area is required.
Must have a valid driver’s license
High aptitude for troubleshooting and problem-solving
Strong communication skills--written and verbal
Interpersonal skills--listen well, and work in a team environment with a positive attitude and with minimum supervision.
Time management and organization skills
Multi-skilled ability to perform basic mechanical tasks
Knowledge of personal computers and facility software for use in troubleshooting and work order entries.
Must be able to operate facility equipment such as scissor lifts and one-man lifts, chain hoists, overhead cranes, etc.
Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, memos, procedures and plans.
Ability to write, complete checklists and other basic documentation and correspondence.
Ability to effectively present information or data in one-on-one and small group situations to co-workers, supervisors, and managers.
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
Must use solid judgment when making decisions. Must have ability to quickly recognize and plan for changing work duties and events.

Nice To Haves

A minimum of 5 years of maintenance experience in flour milling, food processing or other related manufacturing field is preferred.

Responsibilities

Follow all food and personal safety rules and regulations in respect to GMP’s, OSHA, HACCP, the Global Food Safety Initiative, the US FDA Food Safety Modernization Act as stated in the FS&Q Statement, and sanitation guidelines as set forth by the company as listed in Corporate Health, Safety & Environmental (HSE) and attend all required training sessions.
Follow all plant rules, safety rules, food safety rules and procedures during daily work and assure the safety of others.
Maintain the department/facility in an everyday audit ready condition.
Maintain the reliability and capacity of the plant equipment by troubleshooting and repairing mechanical or electrical problems in the most efficient manner while improving long-term reliability.
Operate as an active member of the maintenance team to solve equipment problems.
Repairs and maintains, in accordance with diagrams, sketches, operation manuals, and manufacturer's specifications, machinery and mechanical equipment manuals.
Repair engines, motors, pneumatic tools, conveyor systems, production machines and equipment.
Dismantle devices to gain access to and remove defective parts using hand tools, hoists, cranes, and power tools, etc.
Inspect used parts to determine changes in dimensional requirements using rules, calipers, micrometers and other measuring instruments.
Install new equipment according to manufacturer’s requirements using levels, plumb bobs, and straightedges.
Replace defective parts using trouble shooting.
Lubricate all equipment using manufacturer’s guidelines for preventive maintenance.
Start and test all equipment after maintenance is performed to check for proper performance.
Must be able to operate a drill press, grinders, and other metalworking tools to fabricate and repair parts.
Must have the ability to weld all metal types.
Will produce accurate documentation of repairs and modifications to facility using CAD software.
Must initiate purchase order to re-order parts that were used from stock.
Will effectively prioritize and organize tasks with follow through to ensure completion of assignments in an efficient and high-quality manner.
Must maintain a clean work environment and maintenance work area.
Apply new skills and technology to increase capacity and reliability of the facility.
Must be able to effectively interact with all Mennel Milling staff to improve overall maintenance methods and plant reliability.
Will serve as a technical resource to various problem-solving groups within the plant.
Must be able to follow directions from supervisor and lead person.
Performs Lead Maintenance Technician duties in his/her absence.
Continuously upgrade skills and knowledge to remain current with the latest technology.
Other duties may be assigned.
Other duties may be assigned.