PRM Maintenance Technician

• Perform routine preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance on processing, packaging, refrigeration, slaughter, and facility equipment.
• Troubleshoot, diagnose, and repair mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, plumbing, and refrigeration system failures.
• Respond promptly to maintenance requests and equipment breakdowns to minimize production downtime.
• Maintain and execute the facility's Preventive Maintenance (PM) program and complete scheduled maintenance activities on time.
• Inspect equipment and facility systems to identify potential failures, safety concerns, and opportunities for improvement.
• Maintain refrigeration systems, coolers, freezers, compressors, boilers, hot water systems, and compressed air equipment.
• Perform facility maintenance, including repairs to buildings, lighting, doors, docks, floors, plumbing, and general infrastructure.
• Support food safety, employee safety, and regulatory compliance by maintaining equipment in a sanitary and safe operating condition.
• Follow and support all safety policies, including Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) procedures and safe work practices.
• Assist with equipment installations, modifications, upgrades, and capital improvement projects.
• Manage maintenance parts inventory, including ordering, stocking, and tracking critical spare parts and supplies.
• Support USDA, HACCP, GMP, SSOP, OSHA, and company compliance programs.
• Identify root causes of equipment failures and implement corrective and preventive actions.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe maintenance shop and work areas.
• Participate in emergency maintenance activities and provide off-hours support when necessary.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Technical school or vocational training in maintenance, industrial technology, electrical, mechanical, or a related field required.
• Three (3) years of maintenance experience in manufacturing required; experience in food processing, meat processing, or other industrial settings preferred.
• Working knowledge of mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, plumbing, and refrigeration systems.
• Ability to troubleshoot and repair production equipment, facility systems, and utility equipment.
• Knowledge of industrial safety practices, including Lockout/Tagout (LOTO), machine guarding, and safe work procedures.
• Proficiency in the safe use of hand tools, power tools, welding equipment, and maintenance testing instruments.
• Must possess a valid driver's license and maintain an acceptable driving record.
• Ability to work flexible hours, weekends, holidays, and respond to emergency maintenance situations when required.
• Ability to successfully pass pre-employment screenings in accordance with company policies.
• Ability to work odd and irregular hours, as needed.
• Must complete the required criminal and character background check.
• Ability to travel and participate in required training, leadership development, and other events.
• Ability to perform all duties and responsibilities of this position adequately and successfully.

• Consistently promotes and follows safe work practices, including Lockout/Tagout (LOTO), machine guarding, and OSHA requirements.
• Strong troubleshooting, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and effectively prioritize multiple tasks.
• Maintains accuracy in maintenance activities, inspections, documentation, and repair work.
• Maintains accurate records, maintenance logs, and work order documentation.
• Communicates effectively with management, production personnel, contractors, vendors, and regulatory officials.
• Works cooperatively across departments to support plant goals and objectives.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Proactively identifies issues, recommends improvements, and completes assignments with minimal supervision.
• Responds effectively to changing priorities, emergency repairs, and evolving business needs.
• Demonstrates reliability, accountability, integrity, and professionalism.
• Makes timely, informed decisions that support safety, food safety, productivity, and company objectives.
• Identifies opportunities to improve equipment reliability, efficiency, and plant performance.
• Takes ownership of responsibilities, actions, performance, and results.
• Treats team members, customers, vendors, and regulatory personnel with professionalism and courtesy.
• Conducts activities with integrity, transparency, and ethical behavior.
• Remains engaged until assignments are completed and works to overcome obstacles.
• Communicates openly and honestly and follows established policies and procedures.

• Medical coverage
• Dental coverage
• Vision coverage
• Paid time off
• Paid holidays

INDIAN PREFERENCE, SPOUSAL PREFERENCE, OR FIRST GENERATION:

In the event more than one applicant meets the requirements, as stated in a job description, preference shall be given in the following order: (1) Tribal Member (2) First Generation Descendant of a Tribal Member (3) Spouse of Tribal Member (4) Indian (5) Non-Indian

In the event that a position of employment is funded in whole or in part my any federal grant and/or contract or other public funding, preference shall be given in the following order: (1) Indian (2) Non-Indian

In order to receive preference, the appropriate documentation must be submitted.