Maintenance Technician - Essentia

Maintenance Technician

This is a 2nd shift position. Pay depends on experience. $3.00 Shift Differential. Benefits first of the month following date of hire. 401(k) with employer match. Nine paid holidays. PTO starting at 120 hours per year, prorated based on hire date. Other great benefits!

To assure the daily, safe, efficient and effective operations of all plant equipment, machinery, vehicles and plant facilities as well as assigned tasks in accordance with established policies and procedures.

Job Qualifications:

Education: High School Diploma, G.E.D. certification or equivalent working experience required. Trade school or Associate's degree related to Industrial Maintenance preferred.

Experience: 2+ years in an industrial manufacturing setting required. Experience performing preventive maintenance checks on equipment required. Experience troubleshooting and repairing manufacturing equipment required. Valid driver's license required.

Job Duties:

Support continuous improvement in all aspects of production through performing all duties as assigned by Maintenance Supervisor and Plant Management such as but not limited to:

• Examine, test, maintain and repair all physical plant machinery and equipment to assure safe and efficient operations
• Inspect, maintain and repair cooling and heating systems
• Repair and install pipes, fittings, fixtures and other plumbing duties as required
• Maintain and repair pumps, valves and motors as required by management
• Record and log maintenance repairs and inspections, including recording parts used on particular equipment in the Maintenance Management System.
• Provide input for proper retention of spare parts to keep the minimum inventory necessary to ensure uninterrupted operation of the plant while minimizing non-working assets in inventory.
• Initiate work orders in the Maintenance Management System as needed and process work orders as assigned incorporating and prioritizing needs according to overall effect on plant operations
• Perform preventive maintenance tasks for plant machinery and equipment, the physical plant, utilities and grounds to assure the safe and efficient operation in accordance with state, federal, local regulations and company procedures
• Construct and repair production facilities, including building, structure walls, floors, cabinets and fixtures

Follow good housekeeping practices for maintenance and production areas such as washing, cleaning and maintaining tools and other equipment.

Assist in maintenance, improvements and safe conditions of facility and grounds by mowing and trimming grounds, snow and ice removal from company sidewalks and driveways, painting and sanitation tasks.

Work integrally with all employees, customers and contractors.

Interface with vendors, contractors, and engineering firms whose functions are to provide project support with engineering and technical know-how associated with capital project installations.

Operate company vehicle, lifts, industrial trucks and non-motorized pallet jacks as required.

Assist in ensuring fundamental food safety and quality practices are maintained to achieve food safety and quality objectives and to support ongoing improvements of food safety programs.

Actively participate in monthly safety meetings and perform safety audits.

Job Requirements:

• Must be at least 18 years of age due to nature of work (heavy machinery)
• Electrical knowledge ranging from 110 volts of power to 480 volts (3 phase).
• General and specific knowledge and abilities in welding of different alloys, including stainless steel; and equipment knowledge, including bearings, shaft, bolt, nut, wrench and belt sizes.
• Knowledge of organizational methods and the ability to manage multiple tasks/projects simultaneously.
• Sustained physical effort required to move through various work area; directing, assisting, diagnosing and monitoring work performance.
• Must be able to distinguish if food safety violations or product quality issues occur and resolve immediately or, if unable to resolve immediately, contact appropriate plant management (i.e. the Plant Manager and/or the QC Manager).
• Must be able to understand and comply with Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) policies to assure that environment, health, and safety are first priority. Actively support key safety initiatives and assist the department as needed to improve EHS performance and results.
• Maintenance personnel directed by Maintenance Supervisor and/or plant management are responsible to assist with duties and tasks in the event of staff absences.
• Knowledge and ability to:
• Operate industrial equipment such as hand wrenches, welders, power tools, cutting torch and use tape measure
• Operate company vehicle as required and maintain a valid driver's license
• Perform basic math calculations
• Legibly document data for record keeping purposes
• Read gauges and record data in legible manner in accordance with established procedures
• Analyze complex information and problem solve
• Understand wire diagrams, construction plans and diagrams
• Implement all safety techniques and mandated sanitary rules and regulations in accordance with established policies and procedures related plant and equipment/machinery operations
• Understand and communicate technical information through use of written documentation or oral presentation
• Remain calm and professional at all times
• Interpret and work from oral and written instructions
• Cooperate with all Essentia team members
• Work daily and extended hours as necessary to reduce downtime for production needs
• Analyze and comprehend complex information to assure proper equipment and instructions on safe and proper usage
• Learn how to operate new equipment/machinery
• Tear down equipment, repairing and restoring to operation

Basic Physical Requirements:

Approximate: 8-Hour Day (may be longer during peak season)

Frequency Key

Occasional: 1-33% of workday or 1-12 reps/hour

Frequent: 34-66% of workday or 13-62 reps/hour

Constant: +67% of workday or +63 reps/hour

Physical Demand Level: Heavy

Job Analysis:

Physical Demand Wt./Force Height Distance Frequency

Lifting, Waist to Floor 0-15 lbs. 0-43 in. NA Frequently

Lifting, Waist to Floor 16-75 lbs. 0-43 in. NA Occasionally

Lifting, Above Shoulder 0-15 lbs. 43-85 in. NA Frequently

Lifting, Above Shoulder 16-50 lbs. 43-85 in. NA Occasionally

Carrying, Bilateral 0-15 lbs. Self-selected Up to 200 ft. Frequently

Carrying, Bilateral 16-50 lbs. Self-selected Up to 200 ft. Occasionally

Pushing/Pulling, Horizontal 1-75 lbs. of force Various Up to 200 ft. Occasionally

Pushing/Pulling, Vertical 1-75 lbs. of force Various Up to 24 in. Occasionally

Grasping Up to 55 lbs. of force NA NA Occasionally

Pinching (2-point/3-point/lateral) Up to 5/8/10 lbs. of force NA NA Occasionally

Reaching, Forward/Lateral NA 0-60 in. Up to 24 in. Frequently

Reaching, Above Shoulder NA 61-85 in. Up to 24 in. Occasionally

Sitting NA NA NA Occasionally

Standing NA NA NA Frequently

Walking NA NA Up to 200 ft. Frequently

Stair Climbing NA 12 ft. NA Frequently

Ladder Climbing NA 8-12 ft. NA Occasionally

Crawling NA NA Up to 15 ft. Occasionally

Squatting NA NA NA Occasionally

Kneeling NA NA NA Occasionally

Bending NA NA NA Frequently

Stooping NA NA NA Occasionally

Twisting NA NA NA Occasionally

Physical Demand Summary: Maximum frequent waist to floor lift of 15 lbs.; Maximum occasional waist