$2000 Sign-On Bonus! -Plant Maintenance Technician 2-2-3

Maintenance Technician

Starting at $31/hr! Are you a maintenance technician ready to partner with the best? Daily's is hiring for maintenance technicians! $31 - up (DOE).

Summary

Maintenance technician performs mechanic skills including, but not limited to mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic troubleshooting and repair of various production and packaging machines.

Essential Duties/Responsibilities

Include, but are not limited to the following:

• Able to read and interpret equipment manuals and work orders to perform required maintenance.
• Provide emergency repairs on production equipment (as assigned by dispatch, leads, or management) to always keep lines operational.
• Use of power tools, drill press, weld, shop tools, etc.
• Perform scheduled maintenance repairs of production equipment including replacement of failed components such as bearings, belts, motors, power/control lines, etc.
• Diagnoses problems and replace or repair parts as needed.
• Dismantle defective machines and equipment and install new or repaired parts, using specifications and/or blueprints, precision measuring instruments, and hand tools.
• Adjust various types of devices and control systems.
• Clean and lubricate parts as required.
• Confirm that equipment is operating to production standards.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualification Requirements

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the work environment, knowledge, skill, and/or ability required or preferred. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Food or medical plant experience is preferred.
• Basic hydraulics/pneumatics experience
• Basic conveyor maintenance
• Building and grounds maintenance experience
• Electrical experience (480/110/low voltage) - PLC/VFD knowledge is a plus.
• Ammonia refrigeration experience is a plus.
• Able to speak, read and write in English a must.
• Bilingual skills a plus - English/Spanish
• Able to read and follow blueprints and electrical diagrams.
• Experience in performing preventative maintenance.
• Experience in a fast-paced, cold, wet production environment.
• Able to interface well with production line workers and supervisors.
• Ability to apply mathematical concepts to practical situations preferred.
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form preferred.

Please note: As part of the selection process, applicants will be required to complete a job-related aptitude test assessing technical and mechanical competencies. This assessment helps ensure candidates have the necessary skills and knowledge to succeed in the role and may also be used to identify opportunities for additional training and development. Employees may also be required to complete the same assessment within 90 days of placement to confirm technical proficiency and identify training needs.

Education and/or experience: Minimum five years of experience in an industrial maintenance capacity preferred. Food or medical plant experience is preferred, as well as knowledge of and compliance with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), and food manufacturing best practices.

Physical Demands

• Frequent need to sit, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, bend, push/pull, and ability to access small areas.
• Able to lift 50 lbs. on a regular basis
• Able to climb stairs and ladders, and work at elevated heights

Work Environment:

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate but sometimes very loud.

Work Schedule:

The hours and days of work are established by departmental needs and at the discretion of management. Must be available to work as scheduled. Schedule is a 2-2-3, 12-hour shift per day.

Bonus Structure:

The employee must meet minimum performance and attendance expectations in first 180 days.

• 25% at 30 days of employment - $500
• 50% at 60 days of employment - $1,000
• 25% at 180 days of employment - $500

At Daily's, our mission is to bring excellence to the table. We are proud to live our core values every day.

• We put people first.
• We are committed to always doing the right thing.
• We champion change.
• We win through teamwork.

Daily's Premium Meats is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity, equity, and inclusion as essential elements that create and foster a welcoming workplace. All qualified persons will be considered for employment without regard to race, creed, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, veteran status, pregnancy or related condition, or any other basis protected by law.