Maintenance Tech 1

Brand: Michael Foods Inc.

Categories: Operations Production

Locations: North Las Vegas, Nevada

Position Type: Regular Full-Time

Remote Eligible: No

Req ID: 31155

Job Description

Business Unit Overview

Michael Foods, Inc. is a leader in the food processing and distribution industry with business in egg products, refrigerated grocery and potato products. We offer exciting job possibilities throughout our organization where you can enhance your career, sharpen your talents and make an impact. Join our company and be part of an innovative team that’s First in Food .

Location Description

Michael Foods, Inc. locaed in Las Vegas, Nevada is known for is vibrant, inclusive city that offer amenities unlike anywhere elese. From cultural offerings and concerts to festivals.

Responsibilities

JOB SUMMARY:

The Maintenance Mechanic/Technician (Day Shift) is responsible for ensuring the proper performance of the equipment.

RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:

The primary responsibilities and duties of a Mechanic include:

• Assumes personal responsibility to ensure a safe and healthy workplace for everyone. Adheres to all safety policies/procedures and incorporates safety and health in all job duties/tasks

• Adheres to safe work practices, follows GMP and HACCP guidelines, maintains sanitary conditions and ensures that product quality is maintained. Reports any conditions or practices that may adversely affect employee safety or foods safety/quality to management immediately

• Attends and actively participates in daily safety meetings

• Monitors line efficiency and performs maintenance activities related to sustaining productivity

• Troubleshoots electrical/mechanical problems for processing equipment, which includes peelers, washers, cutting equipment, cooking equipment, combination scales, horizontal packaging machines (HFFS), fillers, case erectors, tapers, and coders

• Understands operations of building and grounds maintenance

• Performs adjustments and repairs on the utility systems such as 125# steam, air supply, swamp coolers, etc.

• Reads and understands blueprints

• Communicating all process inefficiencies, equipment malfunctions, safety concerns and GMP issues to the Maintenance Supervisor and applicable Line Lead

• Operate SAP computer system as well as other basic computer programs

• Performs accurate parts receiving, organization, use and allocation functions in SAP

• Accurately documents maintenance activities utilizing computer-based maintenance tracking system

• Report to management any conditions of practices that may adversely affect foods safety, food quality, or personal safety

• Must be able to work at heights using sufficient fall protection and/or fall prevention.

• Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications

EDUCATION:

Associate degree (AA) or equivalent combination of education, training and/or experience preferred.

EXPERIENCE :

Combination of a minimum of 2 years in the following industries as a Maintenance Mechanic, Technician, or Trainee:

• Food Processing preferred

• Military service in a technical rating, MOS, or AFSC

• Industrial Maintenance Trade School

• Formal work experience may be substituted with completion of a vocational/shop program and demonstrated aptitude.

LANGUAGE SKILLS:

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups, customers/vendors, or employees of the organization.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS:

Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.

REASONING ABILITY:

Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, and diagram or schedule form.

LICENSES, CERTIFICATES, REGISTRATIONS:

Food Handler’s Permit, Clark County Health Department (within 60 days of hire)

OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES :

• Ability to read, write and speak English

• Lead by example

• Good communication skills

• Self-motivated

• Ability to effectively work with others in a team environment

• Possess a basic knowledge of the processing, packaging, and material handling equipment

• Possess a basic knowledge of the utilities in the plant and be able to maintain the equipment

• One (1) year experience (preferred) in industrial electrical troubleshooting

• Basic knowledge of Freon refrigeration systems (if applicable), ammonia refrigeration systems (if applicable), welding and torch cutting, waste treatment equipment, which includes centrifuges, clarifiers, dewatering equipment, and pumps

• Knowledge of SAP software

• Certified Forklift and Scissor Lift Operator (or the ability to pass certification within 60 days of hire)

The pay range for this position is $20.91 to $28.05 per hour.

JOB SUMMARY:

The Maintenance Mechanic/Technician (Day Shift) is responsible for ensuring the proper performance of the equipment.

RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:

The primary responsibilities and duties of a Mechanic include:

• Assumes personal responsibility to ensure a safe and healthy workplace for everyone. Adheres to all safety policies/procedures and incorporates safety and health in all job duties/tasks

• Adheres to safe work practices, follows GMP and HACCP guidelines, maintains sanitary conditions and ensures that product quality is maintained. Reports any conditions or practices that may adversely affect employee safety or foods safety/quality to management immediately

• Attends and actively participates in daily safety meetings

• Monitors line efficiency and performs maintenance activities related to sustaining productivity

• Troubleshoots electrical/mechanical problems for processing equipment, which includes peelers, washers, cutting equipment, cooking equipment, combination scales, horizontal packaging machines (HFFS), fillers, case erectors, tapers, and coders

• Understands operations of building and grounds maintenance

• Performs adjustments and repairs on the utility systems such as 125# steam, air supply, swamp coolers, etc.

• Reads and understands blueprints

• Communicating all process inefficiencies, equipment malfunctions, safety concerns and GMP issues to the Maintenance Supervisor and applicable Line Lead

• Operate SAP computer system as well as other basic computer programs

• Performs accurate parts receiving, organization, use and allocation functions in SAP

• Accurately documents maintenance activities utilizing computer-based maintenance tracking system

• Report to management any conditions of practices that may adversely affect foods safety, food quality, or personal safety

• Must be able to work at heights using sufficient fall protection and/or fall prevention.

• Perform other duties as assigned

EDUCATION:

Associate degree (AA) or equivalent combination of education, training and/or experience preferred.

EXPERIENCE :

Combination of a minimum of 2 years in the following industries as a Maintenance Mechanic, Technician, or Trainee:

• Food Processing preferred

• Military service in a technical rating, MOS, or AFSC

• Industrial Maintenance Trade School

• Formal work experience may be substituted with completion of a vocational/shop program and demonstrated aptitude.

LANGUAGE SKILLS:

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups, customers/vendors, or employees of the organization.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS:

Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.

REASONING ABILITY:

Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, and diagram or schedule form.

LICENSES, CERTIFICATES, REGISTRATIONS:

Food Handler’s Permit, Clark County Health Department (within 60 days of hire)

OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES :

• Ability to read, write and speak English

• Lead by example

• Good communication skills

• Self-motivated

• Ability to effectively work with others in a team environment

• Possess a basic knowledge of the processing, packaging, and material handling equipment

• Possess a basic knowledge of the utilities in the plant and be able to maintain the equipment

• One (1) year experience (preferred) in industrial electrical troubleshooting

• Basic knowledge of Freon refrigeration systems (if applicable), ammonia refrigeration systems (if applicable), welding and torch cutting, waste treatment equipment, which includes centrifuges, clarifiers, dewatering equipment, and pumps

• Knowledge of SAP software

• Certified Forklift and Scissor Lift Operator (or the ability to pass certification within 60 days of hire)

Post Holdings provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, status as a covered veteran and any other category protected under applicable federal, state, provincial and local laws.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)