Jarvis Maintenance Technician

Overview The Jarvis Maintenance Technician role requires basic knowledge of General Maintenance, Hydraulic Systems, Pneumatic, Electrical and Electronic Systems, and Welding (TIG, STICK). Mechanics must follow all safety and GMPs for the facility at all times. Key Responsibilities Follow all company safety policies and procedures. Ensure all assigned daily preventive maintenance tasks are completed. Ensure all Jarvis tools are in good mechanical order. Aid other teams (Production, Quality) when needed. Set up, visually inspect, and test machinery and equipment, and tear it down. Listen for unusual sounds from machines or equipment to detect malfunctions and discuss machine operation variations with supervisors or other personnel to diagnose problems or repair machines. Dismantle defective machines and equipment and install new or repaired parts. Cleans and lubricates Jarvis tools, bearings, gears, and other parts of machinery. Repairs and maintains the physical structures of the establishment. Other duties as needed. Qualifications Minimum Qualifications (Required) Must be 18 years of age or older. High school diploma or general education degree (GED). Ability to learn mechanical systems and food manufacturing processes. Possess the ability to function effectively in a team environment and interact productively with all levels of team personnel and outside contractors. Ability to operate a forklift, genie lift or scissor lift or other powered industrial trucks (PIT). Understand and follow oral and written instructions. Ability to read and execute work orders, write daily reports, and translate equipment manuals. Read, write, and orally communicate in English and be able to work with no or little supervision. Flexibility to work overtime, weekends and holidays as scheduled. Preferred Qualifications Metal fabrication skills. 1+ year of related experience and/or training in an industrial mechanical maintenance or food manufacturing environment; or 4 years’ direct experience in an industrial mechanical maintenance or food manufacturing environment. Vocational diploma, technical diploma or associate degree from a technical maintenance or school. Previous experience in a meat slaughter facility. Bilingual English / Spanish. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Plumbing. Welding. Industrial electrical. Mechanical systems. Hydraulic and pneumatic systems. Physical Demands The role occasionally requires standing, walking or sitting; using hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools or controls; reaching with hands and arms; talking or hearing. Occasionally lift and/or move up to 70 pounds. Regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds utilizing the buddy system or specifically designed lifting devices. Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, and color vision. Frequently required to stand, walk, use hands to handle or feel, reach with hands and arms, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and talk or hear. Equal Opportunity Employer All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected status. Applicants with a disability who require a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process can contact Human Resources at the location(s) where you are applying. We participate in the E-Verify program in certain locations as required by law. #J-18808-Ljbffr American Foods Group, LLC