Maintenance Technician, PM, Deli - Lakeland

Publix Super Markets•Lakeland, FL

67d•Onsite

About The Position

As a Maintenance Technician for the Publix Deli Plant you'll maintain, troubleshoot, repair, and improve the performance of a wide array of equipment. Our deli plant employs more than 400 associates who produce a variety of fully prepared meats and salads according to Publix's demanding quality standards. These foods are designed to save time for customers when they are preparing meals. Without our Maintenance Technicians fine-tuning this food manufacturing equipment, the Publix Deli Plant simply couldn't produce the volume and quality of products needed to serve our customers. Our deli kitchen is located in Lakeland, Florida. One of the following positions is available: Maintenance Technician Class A, B, or C. The position offered is contingent upon the qualifications and work experience of the candidate.

Requirements

at least 18 years old
basic mechanical and electrical aptitude
basic knowledge of hand tools and tool use
willingness and ability to advance
willingness to complete a mechanical aptitude test (on or before hire date)
excellent verbal and written communication skills
strong problems-solving skills
self-motivated individual
ability to lift in excess of 50lbs
ability to work well with others and to be a team member
ability to demonstrate safe work habits
ability to work in a fast-paced environment
ability to work well with others and to be a team member
willing to work nights, weekends, holidays, and overtime as needed

Nice To Haves

experience maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing the following:
electro-mechanical components and systems
pneumatic components and systems
hydraulic components and systems
process instrumentation
experience maintaining programmable logic controllers (PLCs)
experience troubleshooting programmable logic controllers (PLCs)
documented PLC and instrumentation training
experience maintaining 480V C3 motor starters, variable frequency drives, and distribution systems
experience troubleshooting 480V C3 motor starters, variable frequency drives, and distribution systems
degree or certification from a recognized industrial maintenance or millwright training program
ability to read and interpret blueprints, schematics, and drawings
experience testing, operating, troubleshooting, and maintaining reverse osmosis (RO), carbon filtration, wastewater pH correction, and UV and ozone treatment systems
experience in cleaning and maintaining water delivery systems; including valves, pumps and piping
experience inspecting back flow preventers for proper operation
strong analytical skills
ability to train others
previous food plant experience
flexible and willing to work various shifts

Responsibilities

maintaining and improving the performance and condition of equipment and facilities at the Deli Plant utilizing preventive and condition-based maintenance techniques, and state of the art tools,
troubleshooting and repairing electrical, mechanical, electro-mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems and equipment,
creating requisitions to procure parts and supplies,
fabricating steel, stainless steel, and aluminum components and structures as required to improve the safety, sanitation, and performance of equipment and processes,
performing stick, TIG, sanitary TIG, and MIG welding,
troubleshooting PLCs, PLC networks, HMIs, instrumentation, and microprocessor -controlled devices,
performing minor plumbing, and building repair and maintenance,
operating forklifts and high lifts, and other powered lift equipment,
training other team members,
performing housekeeping duties in the work area, and
assisting with other duties as assigned.