Maintenance Technician II

Maintenance Technician IIDawn Foods is a global leader in bakery manufacturing and ingredients distribution. As the partner of choice for inspiring bakery success, we help customers grow their business through meaningful partnerships, research-driven insights and innovations, and products and expertise they can depend on. As a family-owned company, our commitments to our people, products, customers, and corporate values, are all part of our recipe for success.Job Purpose and Overview: The Maintenance Technician II installs, maintains, and repairs industrial machinery. As a Maintenance Technician II, you will be responsible for safely repairing and maintaining industrial machinery, equipment, and electrical devices for a multi-line food manufacturing facility that operates 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. You will be responsible for keeping lines running, maintaining the equipment, and improving upon existing processes.What Does It Take To Be A Maintenance Technician II At Dawn Foods: Below are the minimum qualifications to be a fit for this job. High school diploma or general education degree GED is required. Associate's Degree in Industrial Maintenance is highly desired. Minimum of three (3) years of maintenance experience with food manufacturing is a plus, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Must have extensive experience and familiarity with electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems. Must be able to troubleshoot these systems and change components as required to repair inoperative equipment and return them to serviceable condition. PLC and HVAC knowledge is highly desired Must be able to MIG weld. Stick, TIG, and Oxy Acetylene welding ability is highly desired. Ability to perform Preventative Maintenance such as lubricating, inspecting, and evaluating equipment. Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports. Ability to communicate effectively with fellow maintenance employees and members of other departments. Must understand and follow OSHA regulations as they pertain to all aspects of maintenance, e.g., Lockout/Tagout (LOTO), Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), Confined Space, Working at Heights, etc. Must have basic computer skills and be familiar with Microsoft Office Ability to perform basic mathematical calculations - add, subtract, multiply, and divide Possess and utilize a personal tool setWhat Will You Do As A Maintenance Technician II At Dawn Foods? Works safely and fosters a culture of safety Works closely with other departments to maintain an efficient operation Dismantles defective machines and equipment and installs new or repaired parts Performs preventative maintenance, lubricates shafts, bearings, gears, and other parts of machinery Installs and repairs electrical apparatus, such as wiring and electrical components Installs and maintains pipe systems and related hydraulic and pneumatic equipment Repairs and replaces gauges, valves, and pressure regulators Repairs and maintains the physical structure of the establishment Operates cutting torch or welding equipment Repairs forklifts as needed Fabricates and repairs new or used equipment or machines Asks questions to fully understand expectations Follows up with management staff members to ensure alignment when needed Assures that all repairs and preventative maintenance are done in compliance with GMP's, IFS standards, and SOP's to ensure food safety Answers floor calls to investigate and resolve issues Communicates with Supervisor if the issue cannot be resolved in a timely manner Addresses issues as they arise and responds to team members in a timely manner Other duties as assignedPhysical Demands & Work Requirements: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by a Team Member to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to grasp, move, or utilize objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; and talk and hear. The employee is frequently required to climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee is occasionally required to use sensory perception for quality measurement of products. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and frequently lift and/or move 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to focus Must be able to work with a wide array of hand and precision tools. Temperature fluctuates with the season – colder during the winter/warmer during the summer – work includes indoor and outdoor work. Working around heavy machinery Note: The level of physical effort may vary from site to site and in some cases be greater or lesser than documented here.An Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/gender expression, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.