Maintenance Technician - 2nd Shift

CTI Foods OverviewWe are a customer focused custom manufacturer of quality food products to exacting standards that delight our customer and their consumers. The people of CTI Foods are our #1 ingredient that drive us to be the best custom food and culinary solutions team that has seven state-of-the-art food processing facilities and over 1,800 employees from, Idaho, Iowa, Kentucky, and Texas. We are a company that "Thinks Big and Acts Small." Employees are treated like family. In order to succeed, it takes every person working together, being nimble, and executing at the highest levels. It is our responsibility to provide you every opportunity and resource to achieve that success. Make an impact from day ONE at CTI Foods!Job OverviewResponsible for routinely inspecting equipment and performing basic preventative maintenance duties as necessary or scheduledResponsibilitiesRoutinely inspect equipmentEvaluate integrity of equipment and determine potential equipment failure or actual equipment failure.Perform preventative maintenance on all facility equipment and machinery including office auxiliary equipment.Identify when mechanical parts (e.g. sprockets, bearing shafts, chain, gearboxes) are worn and need to be replaced.Understand and troubleshoot controls and equipment interlocks.Understand and perform electrical shutdown procedures.Understand the fire system operation and where the valves are located.Able to operate and setup all equipment in the plant.Report concerns or problems to the maintenance lead and/or manager.Perform preventive maintenance repairs as neededEssential Functions/Responsibilities:Evaluate integrity of equipment and determine potential equipment failure or actual equipment failure.Perform preventative maintenance on all facility equipment and machinery including office auxiliary equipment.Identify when mechanical parts (e.g. sprockets, bearing shafts, chain, gearboxes) are worn and need to be replaced.Understand and troubleshoot controls and equipment interlocks.Understand and perform electrical shutdown procedures.Understand the fire system operation and where the valves are located.Able to operate and setup all equipment in the plant.Report concerns or problems to the maintenance lead and/or manager.Perform preventive maintenance repairs as needed.Perform basic maintenance duties as necessaryMaintain operational ability and integrity of all machinery.Lubricate all equipment as necessary and verify that the equipment or parts accepts lubrication properlyUnderstand pneumatics, hydraulic basic controls, pumps and general operations.Ability to identify visual defects and make correction as needed and identify and distinguish between colors.Must be able to work in areas of varying temperatures.Relieve other associates as necessary.Maintain good housekeeping.Regular attendancePromotes, adheres, and is responsible for Food Safety and QualityContributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.Perform all job duties and responsibilities in a compliant and ethical manner and in accordance with applicable Federal, State, and local laws as well as company policies and procedures.Operate equipmentOperate all equipment (e.g. conveyors, augers, pumps, etc.) in order to perform necessary Pre-Operational maintenance procedures.Perform basic maintenance duties as necessaryMaintain operational ability and integrity of all machinery.Lubricate all equipment as necessary and verify that the equipment or parts accepts lubrication properlyUnderstand pneumatics, hydraulic basic controls, pumps and general operations.Operate equipmentOperate all equipment (e.g. conveyors, augers, pumps, etc.) in order to perform necessary Pre-Operational maintenance procedures.All other duties as assigned by SupervisorQualificationsLift up to 50lbsFrequently move between warm and cold environmentsRead, write, and understand English at a technical levelComplete basic math problemsAble to read and understand mechanical & electrical schematics3 yrs of previous experience in maintenanceAssociate Degree in Industrial Maintenance PreferredMiscellaneous ResponsibilitiesKeep work area clean and free of clutter and debris.Follow all food safety (GMP) and general safety guidelines.Complete other tasks as assigned by maintenance lead and/or manager.Ability to read, write and interpret documents such as box markings, labels, schedules, safety rules, GMP's and general instructions.Good verbal and written communication skillsKnowledge of process and equipmentAbility to work in a high paced environment.Reliable attendance is an essential function of the job.All other duties as assigned.Follow all company Safety Rules and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP's) and adhere to JSA guidelines.Responsible for Food Safety and Quality Culture.Follow daily set up and/or shutdown procedures.Maintain accurate records.Must be able to work any shift, overtime, weekends and/or holidays.Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.Basic Job RequirementsLift up to 50lbsFrequently move between warm and cold environments3 yrs of previous experience in maintenanceRead, write, and understand English at a technical levelComplete basic math problemsAble to read and understand mechanical & electrical schematics & P&ID flow charts.Physical RequirementsSeeing – Near, Far, Color VisionHearing – Ordinary & Other SoundsTouchingStandingWalkingSittingClimbingBalancingKneelingLiftingCarryingReachingHandlingBendingCrawlingTwistingPushingPullingTalkingAbility to Move Distances Within and Between BuildingsAbility to Mount and Dismount Forklift or TruckWhile performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; reach with hands and arms; stoop, talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to sit and taste/smell; and frequently required to climb and must be able to reach all levels in the bay. The employee will frequently lift and/or move up to 30 pounds and regularly lift to 50 pounds.Environmental ConditionsOutsideInsideExtreme Cold – 32 ° FahrenheitExtreme Heat – 120 ° FahrenheitWet or HumidNoiseVibrationMoving ObjectsHigh PlacesFumes or OdorsHazardous MaterialDirt or DustGasesPoor VentilationMechanical Equipment