Power and Utilities Technician VII

Leprino Foods Company • Greeley, CO

101d • $30 - $35

About The Position

Leprino Foods History dates back over 65 years, when Jim Leprino first started making small batches of mozzarella for local markets and eateries in the Little Italy neighborhood of Denver. We’ve grown a bit since then. Today, Leprino is the largest manufacturer of mozzarella and lactose in the world, and a leading producer of whey protein. Still owned by Jim and the Leprino family, our sights are set to be the “World’s Best Dairy Food and Ingredient Company.” To help us achieve that daring vision, we’re looking for our secret ingredient: You. A motivated individual who is the best at what you do. Three people in a small corner grocery store in the early 1950s have now grown to over 4,300 employees throughout 16 global locations. Will you join us on our journey? Within our state-of-the-art Greeley, CO manufacturing facility, we are seeking highly qualified PLC Controls Technician on our plant maintenance team to continue moving our organization to even larger levels of engineering, reliability, and production efficiencies. We take pride in our vision to be "world's best", it's why we work harder, invest more, and continually innovate.

Requirements

• Must be 18 years of age.
• Ability to speak, read and write the English language in order to understand/adhere to Standard Operating Procedures (SOP's) and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP's).
• Considerable problem-solving ability in dealing with equipment or troubleshooting when supervision is not readily available for consultation.
• Prior experience in a similar technician role with electrical background.
• Experience in maintenance pneumatics, electrical controls, and schematic reading.
• Ability to work in high noise areas with exposure on occasion to temperature extremes on the roof and boiler room.
• Basic knowledge of process equipment and operations.
• Dairy or food manufacturing experience.
• Knowledge of government and industrial regulations (e.g. PSM, OSHA, and USDA).
• Computer proficiency in email, internet, Microsoft Office software, and computerized maintenance management systems (e.g. SAP, Maximo).
• Experience with AC frequency drives, instrumentation, welding, mechanical repairs (including rebuilding gearboxes and utility equipment), and PLC troubleshooting.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in a manufacturing environment is preferred.
• Prefer two years experience with boiler/ammonia refrigeration.
• Associates or two-year degree in a maintenance related field.
• Forklift/Scissor Lift certification.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventative maintenance to optimize equipment reliability.
• Operate designated power equipment to achieve required mode of operation.
• Perform water treatment tests and adjust equipment to stay in compliance for normal operation.
• Perform cleaning duties as required.
• Maintain housekeeping in area and maintain 5S standards.
• Perform work in a safe manner by following safety procedures and policies, critical safety rules, and expected standard conduct.
• Follow company’s good manufacturing policies and procedures.
• Ensure product meets food safety, regulatory, and quality requirements by following the Food Safety Plan, Quality Plan, and company policies.
• Communicate effectively with co-workers, team leads, and supervisors.

Benefits

• Competitive salaries.
• Tuition assistance.
• Vacation.
• Holiday.
• Dedicated sick time.
• Matching 401(k).
• Annual merit increases and bonuses.
• Annual Profit-Sharing plan.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree