Utility Technican

Michael Foods Inc.•Wakefield, NE

About The Position

The Utilities Maintenance Operator L1 (UMOL1) provides maintenance and reliability services within the plant, supporting the health and safe operation of water, gas, and air systems. The role works with plant maintenance personnel, operations, and other support teams to execute preventive and corrective maintenance, troubleshoot equipment, assist with installations and startups, and contribute to process improvement projects. The operator is expected to be self-starting and support operational, maintenance, and process responsibilities and KPI results. The position requires compliance with safety requirements and reinforcement of safety as a core value. It also requires following Food Safety and Quality policies and procedures to reduce product and process variability. The employee must be available for scheduled work times, including weekends and holidays as necessary. The role involves working in a noisy plant environment with temperatures that vary from hot to cold. Physical duties include frequent standing and walking and occasional lifting or moving of up to 60 pounds, along with other physical activities described in the posting.

Requirements

High school diploma, GED, or equivalent.
Ability to interact with all levels of the organization.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Nice To Haves

Associate's degree, two-year technical certificate, or experience demonstrating technical aptitude.
One year of experience in an industrial environment, preferably emphasizing steam or refrigeration.
Ability to read and understand mechanical, piping, and/or electrical schematics and blueprints, including equipment-specific diagrams.
Prior experience with SAP.

Responsibilities

Participate in water, gas, and air systems maintenance and operations activities to improve safety, quality, delivery, and cost outcomes.
Learn and execute Precision Maintenance® techniques, following procedures and meeting job tolerances.
Participate in critical water, gas, and air systems training for maintenance and operations personnel.
Help implement quality assurance and reliability procedures for critical systems spares and parts.
Participate in quality commissioning procedures for rebuilt or new critical systems equipment.
Assist craftspeople during critical water, gas, and air systems maintenance assignments.
Learn and perform technical troubleshooting tasks for water, gas, and air systems with experienced personnel.
Use the MFI-approved CMMS to manage, document, and support reliability reporting and decision-making in accordance with MFI ARM standards.
Maintain accurate, up-to-date records, including SAP data and regulatory documentation.
Provide input to root cause analysis and Reliability Centered Maintenance efforts to improve asset reliability.
Promote Michael Foods' culture, values, and principles and model safe work behaviors.
Follow safety policies and procedures and take personal responsibility for maintaining a safe and healthy workplace.
Follow quality work practices and GMPs, maintain sanitary conditions, and report conditions or practices that may adversely affect food safety or quality.
Ensure regulatory compliance.
Perform other duties as assigned.