MTO Lead Industrial Maintenance Technician

Butterball•Mount Olive, NC
•Onsite

About The Position

The MTO Lead Industrial Maintenance Technician assists the Maintenance Supervisor with duties in the maintenance area, ensuring that tasks, assignments, and safety requirements are followed. The role performs a variety of maintenance work and trains maintenance personnel to support daily goals. Job assignments and duties may vary according to production needs and the supervisor’s discretion. The position is based in a food processing plant and involves maintaining, diagnosing, repairing, and installing equipment, along with completing accurate documentation and maintaining housekeeping. The employee must follow safety, USDA, GMP, and maintenance-specific policies. This is a safety-sensitive position subject to Butterball’s Drug/Alcohol Screening & Testing Policy.

Requirements

  • Must be at least 18 years of age and legally authorized to work in the United States.
  • Must pass a background check, drug screen, and pre-employment physical.
  • Basic math skills.
  • Basic computer skills.
  • Ability to take accurate measurements and maintain paperwork throughout the shift.
  • Ability to communicate effectively and follow verbal and written instructions and policies.
  • Ability to work in a team atmosphere.
  • Willingness and ability to perform the physical requirements of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation.
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
  • Working knowledge of three-phase 208- and 480-volt electrical systems.
  • Ability to work extended hours if needed.
  • Ability to work in a wet environment, stand for long periods, and operate processing equipment.

Nice To Haves

  • Some positions may require the ability to read, write, and/or speak English.

Responsibilities

  • Follow the Maintenance Supervisor’s direction to assign and instruct personnel on daily maintenance duties.
  • Train new hires across all shifts and provide feedback and assessments to supervision as needed.
  • Diagnose equipment problems and repair or build parts as needed.
  • Perform routine preventive maintenance according to the designated schedule.
  • Inspect, diagnose, disassemble, repair, and replace electrical and other equipment components.
  • Remove old equipment and install new equipment.
  • Weld equipment and parts using MIG, TIG, and stick methods.
  • Perform mill and lathe work as needed.
  • Perform plumbing work as needed.
  • Complete paperwork accurately to document equipment and repairs.
  • Maintain general housekeeping and clean up after repairs.
  • Maintain punctual and regular attendance for scheduled work hours.
  • Follow safety, USDA, GMP, and maintenance-specific policies and guidelines.
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