Maintenance Technician II

Manufacturing Systems And Physical Property MaintenanceThis role accelerates business value by responsibilities for the reliable operation and maintenance of the plant's manufacturing systems and physical property. Included activities are preventive maintenance, equipment trouble shooting, tool identification and usage, and small physical property repairs. Additional activities may also include operating equipment to continue to improve processing times and decrease downtimes.Demonstrates our "True North" attributes: voice of the customer, respect for the individual, no nonsense communication and utilization of facts, servant leadership and has a continuous improvement mindset in every facet of leadership and daily interaction. Leads, collaborates and demonstrates the lean principles and utilizes the lean methodologies and tools to facilitate continuous process improvements and value creation for our customers, employees and shareholders. Actively utilizes lean tools (VSM, Kaizen, A3, etc.) to inform and assess business opportunities to drive continuous improvement. Lead and participate in Kaizen and value stream mapping activities.Duties And Responsibilities:Conduct preventive maintenance on production equipment; troubleshoot and repair malfunctioning equipment.May be responsible for operating processing machinery and reducing downtime of equipment in the facility.Advanced understanding and application of blueprints, schematics, and technical documentation for the proper maintenance of manufacturing and facility equipment.Basic understanding of water plant operations and maintenance to include the following equipment: Ice Makers, Compressors, Heat Exchangers, Ammonia and Freon Refrigeration Systems, Pumps, Condensers, and CompressorsEnsures that manufacturing equipment is functional and supplies are ready.Ordering and inventory control of repair parts and ready service equipment for the safe and optimal function of the plant.Tests production quality by visually inspecting ice for clarity, cube size, and hole space.Advanced understanding of root cause analysis and countermeasure implementation.Minor facility and building grounds maintenance including changing lightbulbs, painting, and minor plant structural repairs.Ability to instruct and coach others in the usage of tools and equipment to conduct general facility maintenance.This position may be required to assist with bagging product and occasionally directs production workflow based on production equipment output.Can facilitate basic data analysis for root cause identificationCan conduct basic electrical and electronic systems maintenance without supervision.Identify and bring opportunities for continuous process improvement to Operation Manager's attention.Complete safety checklists as required by the Safety/Risk Management Department.Able to identify, monitor and correct issues regarding industrial health and safetyAdvanced application of electrical and chemical safety measures and controls.Make and assume other duties and responsibilities required or assigned by management.Adhering to the Code of Business Ethics is essential. We value honesty and integrity above all else and we expect our employees to be committed to the highest ethical standards.Maintain high safety standards. Safety is personal for us all.Essential Mental Functions And Skills:Ability to read and interpret documents in English, such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.Ability to work in a constant state of alertness and safe mannerAbility to work in an unfatigued stateAbility to accurately gauge lengths of time and distanceAbility to quickly store and recall instructions in one's short term memoryAbility to concentrate and perform tasks involving high levels of cognitive function and judgmentAbility to cope with sudden changes in surrounding and/or emergency situations and/or alarmsDemonstrate a caring, committed and concerned attitude about safetyPossess fast reflexes and unimpaired coordination and ability to rapidly respond to stimuliNot mentally or physically impaired from any cause that can adversely affect ability to safely and competently perform required functionsAbility to take prompt and appropriate response to operating conditionsContacts:Internal: Plant Manager, Plant employees, Regional VP, VP EngineeringExternal: Vendors, ContractorsSupervisory Responsibility: NoneEducation And Experience:Required:1. 6-8 years of work experience in an industrial maintenance operation2. Maintenance Certification from ONE of the following:Journeyman Certification/License in Electrical, Plumbing, Mechanical Disciplines- State Certifying AuthorityCertified Assistant Refrigeration Operator- Refrigerating Engineers and Technicians AssociationCertified Maintenance Technician Level III- International Maintenance InstituteCertified Maintenance and Reliability Technician- Society for Maintenance and Reliability ProfessionalsPreferred:1.8+ years of work experience in an industrial maintenance operation2.Completion of TWO of the following Certifications:Programmable Logic Controller Certification- Electronics Technicians Association InternationalJourneyman Certification/License in Electrical, Plumbing, Mechanical Disciplines- State Certifying AuthorityCertified Industrial Refrigeration Operator- Refrigerating Engineers and Technicians AssociationCertified Maintenance Technician Level III- International Maintenance InstituteCertified Maintenance and Reliability Technician- Society for Maintenance and Reliability ProfessionalsHigh School diploma or GEDWorking Conditions/Physical Requirements:Conditions vary from normal office conditions to all areas inside and outside of plant. Exposure to extreme temperature fluctuations, electrical hazards, ammonia and heavy moving equipment. The job requires working nights and weekends with occasional travel. Overtime may be required. Work is conducted in a fast-paced, rapidly changing environment. The ability to manage stress, build professional and collaborative relationships, and reason through complex business situations is essential. Requires an eye for detail and ability to organize. Must be able to work with both hand and heavy electric tools and lift a minimum of 45lbs.Location: Omaha, Nebraska