Utilities Specialist

Carolina Beverage • Cold Spring, MN

11d • $25 - $28 • Onsite

About The Position

This position is in charge of assisting in the maintenance of all plant processes in their assigned area of responsibility, maintaining the highest levels of safety, quality and productivity.

Requirements

• Extended standing on hard surfaces.
• Must be able to direct and lead people
• High degree of troubleshooting capability
• Must have a strong mechanical background, including thorough knowledge in the areas of maintenance, plumbing, electrical, welding, heating, and refrigeration.
• May be required to work and direct in confined spaces and work with high pressure steam
• Will work in production environment, around noise, dust, variable temperatures, and use of production chemicals
• Knowledge working in Outlook, Microsoft Office, Word, Excel, and use of company web-based programs
• Regular bending, stooping, and lifting up to 60lbs.
• Position must be able to communicate with all levels of employees, vendors, customers, and visitors.

Nice To Haves

• 1-3 years’ experience in a Production environment
• Forklift certification

Responsibilities

• Repair/overhaul machines or systems as needed. To include, but not limited to; ammonia, cooling systems, air systems, nitrogen, carbon dioxide, nitrous oxide, cooling towers, boilers, water and waste water.
• Determine and diagnose cause of operating errors and ensure proper and timely solution.
• Control all operational aspects of equipment or systems. Including, but not limited to adjusting, troubleshooting, calibrating and repairing.
• Monitor gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure equipment is working properly.
• Perform routine maintenance, such as inspecting drives, motors, or belts, checking fluid levels, replacing filters, or doing other preventive maintenance actions.
• Assemble, install, or repair wiring, electrical or electronic components, pipe systems, plumbing, machinery, or equipment.
• Research materials and parts as needed, ensure approval from department manager.
• Plan and lay out repair work, using diagrams, drawings, blueprints, maintenance manuals, or schematic diagrams.
• Partner with vendors and clients to ensure proper operation and repair of systems.
• Operate cutting torches or welding equipment to cut or join metal parts.
• Utilize appropriate maintenance tracking system/software to ensure record keeping and compliance.
• Understand and comply with federal, state, and local regulations that affect operations, such as hazardous waste disposal, OSHA Right-to-Know, confined space, PHA, RMP, etc.
• Maintain and execute health and safety guidelines, policies and procedures at all times. Including, but not limited to company expectations, state and federal laws.
• Other duties as deemed necessary by management.

Benefits

• Health Insurance: Competitive medical, HSA and FSA plans, dental, and vision coverage options for you and your family. Coverage begins the 1st of the month following 60 days.
• Paid Time Off: Paid Time off and paid holidays to ensure work-life balance.
• Retirement Savings: 401(k) with company match to help you plan for the future beginning 1st of the month following 6 months
• Bonuses: Monthly performance-based bonuses
• Employee Assistance Program: Support services for personal, work, and life challenges.
• Life and Disability Insurance: Life insurance, AD&D insurance, and short- and long-term disability coverage.
• Free Uniforms
• Referral Bonuses

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed