Processing Maintenance Tech

Jack Link's Protein Snacks•Alpena, SD

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Processing Maintenance Technician is responsible for maintaining, repairing and troubleshooting equipment. This includes performing routine and emergency repairs, conducting inspections, and ensuring systems are functioning efficiently. They may also handle tasks like plumbing and electrical work, often collaborating with other team members and external specialists.

Requirements

High School Diploma or equivalent.
1+ years of experience in a maintenance or mechanical field.
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

Robotics maintenance and troubleshooting experience.
Experience working in a food manufacturing environment preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

Respond to calls and work requests as they arrive to maintain machine performance as the facility runs.
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 information into CMMS system.
Proactively identify and address potential issues.
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.
Assisting with installation of new equipment and performing calibration and adjustments to ensure accurate and efficient operation.
Maintain machinery and the adjacent workplace in a state of appropriate cleanliness.
Assist with inventory control.
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.