Foodmate Machine Technician - 1st Shift

Principal Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Set up and maintain Foodmate machines
• Make all blades are installed and proper adjustments are made to meet the standard goal percentage of meat left on bones and quality cuts specifications.
• To unjammed machines when necessary.
• Overall purpose is to keep production always running.
• To keep downtime to a minimum level.
• Set up the skinner on the Drum Debone Foodmate before start-up.
• Must complete all assigned PMs (Preventative Measures) even if it requires to do them on the weekend and explain the work that was done.
• Conduct hourly blade checks in order to verify that all blades are in place.
• Train all new incoming operators to the department.
• Be flexible with work schedule and able to work the other shift or another plant if needed.
• Inspect bone bins after each Foodmate to make sure no thighs or drumstick have fallen inside the bins.
• Able to order parts as needed and either do or assist with the Foodmate rebuilds.

Minimum Education And Experience

• A high school diploma or equivalent.
• Ability to become a certified Foodmate technician within 60 days from being placed in position.
• LOTO trained and certified.

Preferred Education And Experience

• Experience in a poultry processing/manufacturing environment.