Maintenance Technician (Overnight Shift)

Jack Link's Protein Snacks•Perry, GA

1d•$23 - $43•Onsite

About The Position

At Link Snacks , we show up hungry, roll up our sleeves, plaid or otherwise, and dive straight into the hard work. We don’t hide from challenges; we hunt them down. We push harder, move faster, and take the kinds of big swings that built this business in the North Woods of Wisconsin four decades ago. We’re everyday people who deliver extraordinary results. Innovation, creativity, and urgency aren’t buzzwords, they’re expectations. And just like the real protein snacks we make across our global house of brands— Jack Link’s® , Lorissa’s Kitchen® , Golden Island® , BiFi® , and Peperami® and KOOEE!® to name a few—there’s nothing artificial about us. What you see is exactly what you get: humble, gritty, passionate people who show up every day ready to not just be a participate in the meat snack industry that the Link Family created, but to move faster, innovate harder and keep raising the bar so high, the rest of the world needs a ladder just to see it. Dominating this space across the world takes a team. A team that runs together, succeeds together, and celebrates together. A team that’s full of relentless energy and spirit that can only be fueled by one thing: a fist full of our delicious meat snacks. Real Meat Protein. Real People. Real Results. THAT is Link Snacks. JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY The Maintenance Technician’s job is to keep the plant and equipment running in a safe and efficient manner. Maintains and repairs building and equipment. Carries out responsibilities in accordance with company policies and procedures. Pay : The starting rate for this role is $23.31 – $43.01(Hourly)

Requirements

High School Diploma or equivalent.
Knowledge of the materials, tools, methods, and techniques used in the mechanical, pneumatic, and hydraulic trades.
Basic understanding of motors, and controllers, hydraulics and pneumatics, plumbing.
Basic understanding of PLC I/O.
Basic understanding of TCP/IP.
Skill in diagnosing equipment defects and making necessary repairs.
Must be a team player that is committed to working in a quality environment.
The ability to work independently with demonstrated ability to prioritize workload effectively.
The ability to work in a fast paced and dynamic environment.
Must be an agent for change and receptive to innovative ideas from others.
The ability to establish and maintain harmonious working relationships with other team members and departments.
The ability to deal with multiple tasks while using good judgment.
The ability to perform heavy physical work, exercising up to 50 pounds of strength frequently to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects.
Work involves stooping, crouching, kneeling, reaching, standing, walking, and grasping.

Nice To Haves

2 yr. technical degree and previous experience working in a meat processing facility.
Robotics maintenance and troubleshooting experience.
Ammonia refrigeration experience.
Experience working in food manufacturing environment.
CMMS experience in at least one CMMS program.
English/Spanish bilingual.

Responsibilities

Inspect machines regularly for signs of malfunctions, including visual inspections, listening for irregular noises and conducting scheduled testing as appropriate.
Perform routine preventative maintenance and service for each piece of equipment, complete daily Work Order documentation and enter into CMMS system.
Collaboration with site managers to assess ongoing needs and plan preventative maintenance schedules.
Routine inspection of tools and maintenance equipment.
Use a variety of power and hand tools to perform job functions.
Install, assemble and test new machines and equipment.
Monitor, identify and respond promptly to signs of malfunction in machinery such as changes in performance, temperature fluctuations, sounds, smells or atypical energy usage; perform troubleshooting for production machinery.
Perform emergency repairs on various types of machinery, including mechanical, electric and hydraulic; identify and replace worn or damaged parts in a timely manner.
Diagnosis of mechanical and electrical system issues.
Diagnose and repair mechanical machinery.
Reading, interpreting, and following instructions and operation manuals.
Maintain machinery and the adjacent workplace in a state of appropriate cleanliness.
Assist with inventory control.
Maintain the shop, mechanical room, and the interior/exterior of the plant.
Maintain a safe, clean, and organized work area.
Perform all duties within OSHA and company safety standards; LOTO, wear PPE and maintain safety equipment.
Ensure safety devices are installed and working properly.
Follow good manufacturing practices and HACCP training, along with company SOP’s, and SSOP’s.
Other duties as assigned.