Maintenance Technician

Alphia•Baxter Springs, KS

18h•Onsite

About The Position

Supports the manufacturing facilities in all areas of the manufacturing process. Maintains the highest levels of productivity, efficiency, safety, quality, and sanitation. Forms, fabricates and assembles components for experimental projects, and repairs and modifies existing machines/equipment/facilities to ensure reliable, consistent operation according to directions, specifications and approval of supervision. Alphia is a leading pet food manufacturer dedicated to providing safe, high-quality food to feed more pets. The team is committed to ensuring that they consistently provide the highest level of quality and service for their customers, believing pets are the heart of all families and dedicated to nourishing and protecting them.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Demonstrated ability to efficiently operate all plant equipment, including but not limited to: electronic instruments, welders, torches, lathes, saws, grinders, basic hand tools, belt lacers rotary hammers, drills, threaders, computers, presses, benders, plasma cutter, trucks, drain reamers, pumps communication equipment, forklifts, manlifts and HVAC equipment.
Ability to perform basic machine setups.
Troubleshooting expertise, and the ability to teach others.
Ability to work with materials such as metals, plastics, piping, wiring, concrete, machine components, lubricants, solvents, fittings, fasteners, power transmission equipment, belting, steam, and compressed air.
Basic computer skills (email, CMMS).
Completion of Maintenance Tech I Training.
Ability to express ideas clearly and concisely (verbally and written).
Ability to explain, teach, and coach processes, procedures, and concepts.
Ability to provide constructive and timely feedback.
Ability to detect problems and opportunities early.
Ability to identify and gather relevant information to identify underlying issues.
Ability to solve problems based on factual information and logical assumptions, considering resources, constraints, and organizational value.
Ability to analyze data to recognize trends and cause-effect relationships.

Nice To Haves

One year experience in manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

Form and fabricate parts and components working from graphic, written or verbal directions.
Use machine tools, electric equipment and instruments working with a variety of metals and other materials within prescribed tolerances.
Analyze malfunctioning machines and systems (electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, etc.), recommend corrective action and make repairs or modifications as approved by the Maintenance Supervisor.
Maintain a working understanding of plant production process equipment, systems and facilities in order to perform maintenance effectively under general direction.
Work in cooperation with all other Departments to maintain a safe environment for food production and workers.
Shares responsibility with all team members for meeting or exceeding all Quality, Safety, Sanitation, Environmental, and GMP standards.
Functions as a resource to troubleshoot processing problems on a timely basis.
Responsible for equipment and facility repairs/improvements to ensure a safe and productive environment.
Responsible for establishing and maintaining preventive maintenance schedules.
Ensures all process lines, equipment, and systems are fully operational and maintained.
Perform other miscellaneous duties as assigned by Supervisor.