Maintenance Foreman

Summary

Assume the responsibility of an "A" Mechanic plus act as a working lead of other hourly Maintenance employees in the absence of Maintenance Team Leader. Work in cooperation with production personnel as a liaison of the Maintenance Team Leader in the interest of maintaining production.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Thorough knowledge of pump theory, operation and repair
• Thorough knowledge of automated packaging machinery operation, troubleshooting and repair
• Ability to weld (gas and arc) and solder
• Plumbing experience to include pipe threading and fitting (iron, copper and PVC)
• Ability to identify and order parts and materials from manufacturers instruction manuals and prints
• Capable of training other mechanics
• Capable of communicating both oral and written instructions
• Thorough knowledge of pneumatic principles, application troubleshooting and repair
• Basic carpentry skills
• Read electrical schematics
• Diagnose electric motor and control problems
• Work safely with both low and high voltage A.C. and D.C. circuits
• Work from manufacturers documentation, capable of troubleshooting solid state and processor based controls
• Ensures compliance with corporate standards and systems to monitor food safety, food safety culture, quality and facility cleanliness
• Other duties as assigned

Food Safety Responsibilities

• Producing product free of contamination
• Following all Ken’s Foods Security and GMP policies
• Reporting any suspicious activities anywhere in or around the plant
• Inspection of work area for any possible product contamination issues on a continuous basis

Supervisory Responsibilities

• Assists Maintenance Team Leader in overseeing mechanics in Maintenance department

Essential Qualifications

• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions
• Work in a constant state of alertness and safe manner
• Ability to perform tasks involving high levels of cognitive function and judgment
• Not mentally or physically impaired from any cause that can adversely affect ability to safely and competently perform the duties of the position
• Take prompt and appropriate response to operating conditions
• Work in an unfatigued state
• Accurately gauge lengths of time and distance
• Quickly store and recall instructions in one’s short term memory
• Cope with sudden changes in surrounding and/or emergency situations and/or alarms
• Demonstrated caring, committed and concerned attitude about safety

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Frequent exposure to moving mechanical parts
• Occasional exposure to wet and/or humid conditions; high, precarious places; fumes or airborne particles; toxic or caustic chemicals; outside weather conditions; extreme cold; extreme heat; and risk of electrical shock
• Noise level in the work environment is usually loud