Maintenance Technician

Maintenance PartnerAs a Maintenance Partner, you'll function in a team environment, reporting to the Maintenance Team Leader with direct responsibilities to the Production Team Leader and Team. You'll provide technical support to ensure a safe environment, producing safe, high-quality product, in a timely manner, at the best cost possible.Key Responsibilities & Essential Functions:Maintains manufacturing processes and equipment in optimum condition; integrates several process techniques focused on achieving high levels of overall process effectiveness (TPO)Applies fundamental understanding of team in development and active participation in a team environment through Division and Plant team orientation, and safety and quality trainingOperates firefighting equipment, meters and test equipment, computers / desktop programs and related tools, shop equipment, including grinders, saws, threaders; adjusts set points and machine controls; shop equipment Repair & ReplacementRegenerates PM / clean condenser units for chill water, glycol, holding freezer, and production cooling units; drains / changes oil filters on screw air compressor; replaces lamps; repairs wall and floor surface cracksInstalls conduitsChanges partsReplaces cylinders, valves, and pumps; rebuilds spare hydraulic cylinder; sets correct pressures on hydraulic system (for pie press)Replaces various shafts and bearings, filters, belts, chains, sprockets, and sheaves (using instruction manuals and parts lists)Replaces air cylinders, valves, and pumpsPrepares surface; performs basic welding functions; may fill out OSHA-required Hot Work permitMonitors system pressures and temperatures; compares to standards; inspects systems for leaks; monitors fluid levels including glycol levels proper ratiosApplies training and team skills to all safety-related areas (e.g., hazardous communication, lock-out / tag-out, fire prevention, confined spaces, hearing conservation, PPE, emergency action plan, drug-free workplace, powered MHE, blood-borne pathogens, storm water)Qualifications & Key Requirements:Work Experience: 2+ years of experience in maintenance - RequiredExperience in electrical / mechanical / equipment (for building & process) repair - RequiredAbility to read, understand, and apply basic electrical and mechanical schematics, concepts, and principles - RequiredUnderstanding of building systems, including plumbing, electrical, lighting, foundation, plant air / cooling systems - RequiredAbility to identify entire sanitary drain system throughout the plan and locate the grease trap(s) - RequiredAbility to identify water distribution system and its individual components - RequiredKnowledge of locations and operations of power isolation devices in branch circuits - RequiredKnowledge of how to replace fuses, lamps, breakers, and switches - RequiredKnowledge of installing conduit - RequiredUnderstanding of basic AC / DC theory, including single and three phases - RequiredUnderstanding of basic wiring and electrical theory - RequiredUnderstanding of computers - RequiredAbility to work in desktop programs (MP2, e-mail, Word, and Excel spreadsheets) - RequiredAbility to change out electronic parts - RequiredAbility to demonstrate proper use of tools - RequiredKnowledge of how to replace cylinders, valves, and pumps - RequiredKnowledge of how to rebuild hydraulic cylinders - RequiredKnowledge of how to correct pressures - RequiredKnowledge of how to operate shop equipment (grinders, drills, saws, threaders, etc.) - RequiredKnowledge of how to replace various shafts and bearings, filters, belts, chains, sprockets, and sheaves (using instruction manuals and parts lists) - RequiredAbility to identify problems with gearboxes, pumps, valves, and other basic system components - RequiredKnowledge of how to replace air cylinders, valves, and pumps - RequiredKnowledge of how to PM and clean condenser and evaporator units - RequiredUnderstanding of refrigeration theory - RequiredUnderstanding of proper ratios (glycol levels) - RequiredAbility to describe all emergency HAZMAT equipment, its use, and location - RequiredUnderstanding of why acetylene bottles should never be used laying down - RequiredEducation: HS Diploma or GED - RequiredPhysical Demands & Working Conditions:Travel by car or plane with overnight staysRegularly lift up to 20 lbsOccasionally lift 20 lbs or moreWork extended hoursWork rotating schedulesManeuver through the facility and perform functions of the job, with or without accommodation (standing, stooping, bending, etc.)Work in wet, cold, or hot environments, depending on Plant location, where temperatures are:Snacks: temperature-controlled environment ranging from 80-100 degrees FFloral: temperature-controlled environment ranging from 32-42 degrees FMeat: routinely 30-45 degrees F in a cold and wet environment, occasionally (-)20 or 85 degrees F in certain areasMilk: routinely 60-80 degrees F in a wet environment, occasionally 38 degrees F in certain areas, 110 degrees in othersIce Cream: (-)40 to 80 degrees F, certain areas in a wet environmentBakery: 80-100 degrees FTortilla: 80-100 degrees F