Maintenance Technician II

Dole Packaged Foods is a purpose led health and wellness organization that “champions a more equitable world.” A world where everyone has the right to nutrition from the goodness of the earth and we reduce these gaps, one action at a time. Dole Packaged Foods (McDonough Operations) is a large diverse operation with the primary function of processing and packaging frozen fruit for retail sale. Critical to the execution of Dole McDonough’s function of processing and packaging frozen fruit is various processing and packaging equipment. To support business success, the site will be staffed first and second shift to provide maintenance support to ensure safe and reliable operation. Candidates will need to be flexible to work first or second shift, and weekends as needed. Under general supervision, performs a wide variety of skilled, journey-level duties in the installation, design, maintenance and repair of mechanical equipment and machinery used in the operation of a food manufacturing facility and performs related duties as assigned. Maintenance Level II is the experienced/journey-level class in the series, fully competent to independently perform duties. This class is distinguished from the lower classification of Level I by the relative independence with which mechanical and electrical duties are performed. Responsibilities The duties listed below are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the class. Maintenance Technician II Performs a variety of skilled ( Maintenance Technician II ) duties involving in the inspection, diagnosis, troubleshooting, maintenance, repair and servicing of field and shop equipment, components, facilities and machinery associated with the production of frozen foods, such as check weights, baggers, conveyors, scales, metal detectors, pipes, tubes, rods, seals, shafts, gears, motors, valves, pumps; tests and monitors equipment and machinery, vibration, bearing temperature and output capacity. Repairs and maintains facility equipment Installs, maintains, and repairs equipment, hydraulic and pneumatic systems Maintains and services air compressors; maintains, installs, pulls, services and aligns all electric motors. Operates forklifts, compressors, portable and stationary generators, steam cleaners, pneumatic, hydraulic and electric tools, shop machinery and related tools and equipment. Responds to equipment breakdowns Maintains, repairs, and services Schedules and coordinates activities Ensures timely and accurate completion of preventative maintenance activities, utilizing computerized maintenance management programs; maintains detailed record keeping in support of computerized maintenance management system. Requisitions necessary tools, equipment and supplies. Researches new operational methods, techniques and equipment and recommends their application. Plans and lays out jobs from blueprints, drawings, sketches or verbal instructions; maintains records in the form of blueprints, plans and specifications for industrial and waterworks equipment and machinery; makes suggestions for system design and operational improvements. Designs and fabricates a variety of brackets, supports and other metal structures using fabricating equipment. Rebuilds existing pumps and valves. Fabricates and installs piping for new pump installations which may include plumbing, pipe fitting and machine tool operations. Responds to emergency situations as necessary while utilizing departmental safety equipment, policies and procedures. Uses lockout/block out procedures to block electrical and other energy sources and operations equipment at panel for maintenance purposes. Performs a variety of semi-skilled duties involved in the inspection, diagnosis, troubleshooting, maintenance, and repair and servicing of the facility equipment, components, and machinery. Tests, troubleshoots, calibrates and performs preventative maintenance on a variety of complex electronic instruments and equipment. Responds to emergencies related to DML operation. Works to ensure the DML safety program is carried out. Performs related duties as assigned. Qualifications Demonstrate application of principles, methods, techniques, tools and equipment used in the installation, maintenance and repair of industrial/mechanical equipment and machinery common to food manufacturing facilities Machine shop procedures and practices Safety practices, safe work methods and safety regulations pertaining to the trade; application of lockout/block out procedures Shop mathematics; water hydraulics; use and operation of oxyacetylene and cutting torch materials Basic electrical safety, relevant state and federal regulations; cost estimating and Basic techniques of engineering and drafting as they apply to assigned responsibilities Computer applications related to the work Codes, ordinances and regulations pertaining to the trade Mechanical maintenance. Key Competencies Required Under minimal supervision, diagnose and repair a wide variety of industrial/mechanical equipment, systems and machinery, such as valves, motors, pumps and other equipment common to the waterworks field Use precision and diagnostic instruments to measure required tolerances of mechanical parts Operate a pump installing reg Identify and implement effective courses of action to complete assigned work read and interpret plans, specifications, manuals and blueprints, use hand tools, pipe-threaders, taps, dies, measuring instruments and laser alignment equipment Exercise independent judgment within established guidelines establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of the work Coordinate work assignments with other sections, divisions or departments Follow and apply written and oral work instructions. Educational Requirements High School graduate or equivalent; Associates or higher degree from a vocational school or college with focus in Mechanical or Electrical field preferred High School level verbal and written communication skills; ability to perform basic mathematical equations Minimum two years of journey-level experience in the installation, maintenance and repair of processing and packaging machinery. Physical Requirements Must be able to stand, walk, sit for 8+ hours/shift Must be able to lift, push, and pull up to 50 lbs., on occasional basis Must be able to bend/stoop/squat/twist/kneel and turn throughout workday, for varying lengths of time Must be able to reach with hands and arms below shoulder level to above shoulder level Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. Ability to sit and use a computer for extended periods of time; ability to answer phones and utilize a variety of office equipment. Ability to lift a minimum of 15 lbs. and reach overhead. Must be able to climb stairs Shift Nights/2nd shift Employment is contingent upon drug screen, background verification and skills test required for some positions. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. #J-18808-Ljbffr