Maintenance Technician I

The Mennel Milling Company•Mount Olive, IL

13d•$25 - $30

About The Position

The Maintenance Technician provides maintenance support to the facility by maintaining and improving the ongoing reliability of plant equipment, machinery, and processing systems. The role also supports Mennel’s food safety programs and its mission to deliver superior quality, uniformity, and service. The employee follows company, food safety, sanitation, and workplace safety requirements and helps keep the department and facility ready for audits. The position has no supervisory duties and may perform Lead Maintenance Technician duties in that person’s absence. This position works a 12-hour rotating shift, 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., including weekends and potentially holidays. Work takes place in a fast-paced manufacturing environment, with exposure to moving machinery, dust, hot and humid or cold conditions, heights, airborne particles, wheat allergens, and noise that usually requires hearing protection.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
A two-year degree or educational equivalency in a technical or industrial field such as electronics, mechatronics, mechanics, welding, automation, or a related area.
Valid driver’s license.
High aptitude for troubleshooting and problem-solving.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Interpersonal skills, including listening well and working positively in a team with minimal supervision.
Time-management and organizational skills.
Ability to perform basic mechanical tasks across multiple skill areas.
Knowledge of personal computers and facility software for troubleshooting and work-order entries.
Ability to operate facility equipment such as scissor lifts, one-man lifts, chain hoists, and overhead cranes.
Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, correspondence, memos, procedures, and plans; complete checklists and basic documentation; and present information to coworkers, supervisors, and managers.
Ability to perform basic arithmetic using whole numbers, fractions, and decimals.
Sound judgment and ability to recognize and plan for changing duties and events.
Ability to meet the physical demands of the job, including standing, walking, using hands for maintenance tasks, reaching, climbing or balancing, stooping, kneeling, twisting, crouching, crawling, and occasionally lifting or moving 50 pounds or more.

Nice To Haves

At least five years of maintenance experience in flour milling, food processing, or another related manufacturing field is preferred.

Responsibilities

Follow food safety, personal safety, sanitation, OSHA, GMP, HACCP, Global Food Safety Initiative, and FDA Food Safety Modernization Act requirements and attend required training.
Follow plant and safety procedures and help ensure the safety of others.
Maintain the department and facility in audit-ready condition.
Troubleshoot and repair mechanical or electrical problems to maintain equipment reliability and capacity and improve long-term reliability.
Work as an active member of the maintenance team to resolve equipment problems and serve as a technical resource to plant problem-solving groups.
Repair and maintain machinery and mechanical equipment according to diagrams, sketches, manuals, and manufacturer specifications.
Repair engines, motors, pneumatic tools, conveyor systems, production machines, and other equipment.
Dismantle devices and remove defective parts using hand tools, hoists, cranes, and power tools.
Inspect used parts and determine dimensional requirements using measuring instruments.
Install equipment according to manufacturer requirements.
Replace defective parts and lubricate equipment according to preventive maintenance guidelines.
Start and test equipment after maintenance to verify proper performance.
Operate drill presses, grinders, and other metalworking tools to fabricate and repair parts; weld metal types.
Document facility repairs and modifications using CAD software.
Initiate purchase orders to replenish parts used from stock.
Prioritize and organize tasks and follow through to complete assignments efficiently and to a high standard.
Maintain a clean work and maintenance area.
Apply new skills and technology to improve facility capacity and reliability, and continually update technical knowledge.
Interact effectively with Mennel staff to improve maintenance methods and plant reliability.
Follow directions from the supervisor and lead person.
Perform Lead Maintenance Technician duties in the lead technician’s absence.
Perform other duties as assigned.