Technician Maintenance 2-2-3 Schedule Days

Johnsonville•Town of New Denmark, WI

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Performs diverse mechanical maintenance activities and basic electrical activities to install, troubleshoot, repair and maintain production and facility equipment according to safety, predictive maintenance systems and processes to support the company operations, maintaining compliance with all safety, food safety, quality, SQF, GMP and USDA requirements. This position is located at our Woodrow Facility in Denmark, WI.

Requirements

A minimum of 3 years of maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment is required, preferably in a USDA-regulated environment, and with broad hydraulic, pneumatic, mechanical, electrical and industrial skills application.
Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment and with changing environmental conditions.
Must be highly motivated and able to work independently.
Must have demonstrated mechanical and electrical knowledge and repair abilities, and be able to effectively manage multiple priorities.
Must be forklift certified, or have the ability to achieve certification upon placement in the position.
Must possess good verbal and interpersonal communication skills.
Must have the ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
Must be able to read and interpret schematics.
Must have basic computer proficiency with Word, Excel and Outlook.
Must have basic math skills.
Must have the ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, verbal or diagram form.
Must possess strong trouble shooting and problem solving skills.
Frequently required to stand for extended periods; walk; sit and talk or hear.
Required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms, with repetitive motions of hands, arms and shoulders.
Must regularly lift up to 50 lbs and periodically lift and/or move up to 75 lbs.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, and depth perception.

Nice To Haves

An Associate's degree in Mechanical Technology, Electro-mechanical Technology or related field is preferred, or completion of a craft apprenticeship.
PLC, boiler, ammonia refrigeration system, and HVAC experience is preferred.
Previous exposure to power systems, AC frequency drives, gearboxes, chain and belt drives, and pumps is also preferred.
Previous experience with AutoCAD or Sold Works for generating and/or editing schematics and mechanical drawings is preferred.

Responsibilities

Maintain production machines and components and the facility's equipment, performing mechanical, electrical, pneumatic and hydraulic trouble shooting and maintenance repairs as needed.
Provide emergency/unscheduled repairs of production equipment during production to minimize down time, diagnosing problems, replacing or repairing parts, testing and making adjustments.
Perform regular scheduled Preventive Maintenance on machines, equipment, components, and plant facilities.
Read and interpret equipment manuals and work requests to perform required maintenance and service.
Perform basic machinist and welding duties as needs dictate.
Complete periodic checks and make adjustments to the boiler and ammonia systems.
Monitor the pump systems; adjust pH, check drives and switches.
Check forklift and lift batteries; check water levels in batteries and adjust as needed.
Perform a variety of plumbing maintenance and carpentry functions.
Monitor the HVAC system; complete preventive maintenance, change filters, clean coils as needed.
Check air compressors and vacuum compressors.
Maintain facility plumbing for restrooms and kitchen/lunch room areas.
Use a variety of hand and power tools, electric meters and material handling equipment in performing duties.
Detect faulty operations, defective material and report those and any unusual situations to the appropriate personnel.
Follow established equipment Lockout/Tagout procedures as required without fail.
Comply with all safety rules and regulations per established company policies.
Maintain clean and orderly work areas.
Perform all other duties as assigned.