Facilities Technician

Job Position: Facilities Technician

Location: EDGERTON, KS 66021

Pay Rate: $24.00/hr

Shift: 2nd shift but will train on 1st shift for first 3-4 weeks

Description: Facilities Technician:
Perform troubleshooting and diagnostics on production equipment and tools in a just-intime environment.
Perform scheduled, preventative and emergency technician tasks and projects as assigned by the maintenance supervisor or their designee

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Provides emergency/unscheduled repairs of production equipment during production and performs scheduled maintenance repairs of production equipment during machine service.
- Performs maintenance inspections and repairs for the distribution facility as needed.
- Possesses the basic mechanical and technical skills to accomplish the required machine maintenance.
- Immediate repair of any facility equipment as needed.
- Prepares and sets up machinery for scheduled production runs.
- Performs mechanical skills including, but not limited to, mechanical, electrical, pneumatic and hydraulic troubleshooting and repair of production machines.
- Diagnose problems, replace or repair parts, test and make adjustments.
- Perform regular preventive maintenance on machines, equipment, and plant facilities.
- Perform a variety of plumbing maintenance and carpentry functions.
- Adhere strictly to all company safety policies and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for chemical handling.
- Assists in planned and unplanned downtime projects, shutdowns, and emergency work.
- Participates in internal and external audits or inspections
- Ensure product manufacturing runs smoothly without significant interruptions.
- Work closely with Regulatory Compliance regarding food safety.
- Reads and interprets equipment manuals and work orders to perform required maintenance and service
- Comply with safety regulations and maintain clean and orderly work areas.
- Follow health and safety practices as they apply to area of work and the facility
- Perform appropriate housekeeping tasks as needed
- Other responsibilities as assigned.

Tools and Equipment:
- Use a variety of hand and power tools, electric meters and material handling equipment in performing duties.
- Forklifts, electric and manual floor jacks, dollies, computer, pencil, markers, cardboard, bump hat, ear plugs, and hair net.
- Safety glasses are optional.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
- The candidate must have the ability to sit, stand, walk, kneel, squat, bend, reach, push, pull, twist, crawl, climb stairs/ladders, and be able to lift to a maximum of 50 pounds

SELECTION CRITERIA:
Education
- Technical degree preferred
- High School diploma or equivalent required.

Other:
- A good understanding of plant equipment and processes
- Strong background in facility warehouse maintenance
- Good communication skills (written and verbal)
- Strong problem-solving and trouble-shooting skills
- Self-motivated with a sense of urgency
- Should have proficient computer skills

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