MAINTENANCE TECH FEED MILL

Key Responsibilities

• Performs a wide range of complex tasks involving electrical, electronics, pneumatics, hydraulics, welding, and fabrication of repair parts necessary to keep our equipment and process operating optimally.
• Troubleshoots and repairs various pieces of equipment using several diagnostic skills/tools (ladder logic, volt meters, etc.).
• Performs preventive maintenance tasks ranging from lubricating wear points to changing out blades.
• Tears down and reassembles equipment in support of our food safety initiatives.
• Supports and provides training to other IMTs, Machine Operators and Production Associates in the proper running and completion of preventive maintenance tasks.
• Interprets specifications, blueprints, schematics, and work orders in performing duties.
• Suggests changes in processes to increase equipment uptime (reliability) while ensuring it is operating at optimal levels. Is committed to continuous improvement.
• Acts in a manner that is consistent with Butterball’s core values. Must be able to work in both teams and on an individual basis in performing this role. Must be self-directed and focused on utilizing time efficiently.
• Utilizes and adheres to various company policies to include safety and food safety regulations.
• Accurately tracks work assignments (time), accounts for parts and completes required paperwork.
• Acts as backfill in operating production equipment on an as needed basis.
• Responsible for performing all duties as assigned by management.

Minimum Qualifications (Educations & Experience)

• 2 years of previous experience working in at least one maintenance discipline
• High School Diploma or GED preferred
• Certificate/Diploma in Industrial Maintenance or similar area strongly preferred

Essential Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Follow diagrams, operation manuals, manufacturing instructions and troubleshooting malfunctions
• Communicate with all levels in organization
• Ability to work independently to make decisions with minimal supervision
• Ability to read and understand written instructions
• Good Communication
• Basic Mathematical Skills
• Ability to lift to 50 pounds

Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Weld equipment and parts using mig, tig, and stick methods.
• Perform mill/lathe work as needed.
• Perform plumbing work as needed.
• Bilingual English/Spanish preferred

Physical Demands

• While performing the duties of this job, an IMT is frequently required to stand, walk, have hands/finger dexterity, reach with hands/arms, stoop, crouch, kneel, crawl, climb, speak and hear.
• The IMT is occasionally required to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

Working Conditions & Travel Requirements

• Work is performed in a food processing plant with a high noise level, storage coolers/facilities.
• Work assignments may range across the entirety of the plant complex, including non-refrigerated and refrigerated areas, with temperatures that range from -20 degrees Fahrenheit to 90+ degrees Fahrenheit.
• Position requires working around processing plant equipment.
• Must wear the required PPE to include steel toe shoes, safety glasses, hardhat, safety vest, gloves, and hearing protection.
• The noise level of the office environment is usually moderate; the noise level in the manufacturing environment may exceed 85 DBA and require hearing protection.
• May work with raw and/or cooked meat.