Maintenance Tech, Fort Smith, Day Shift

Essential Position Responsibilities

• Repairs, replaces, corrects or affects equipment as needed to ensure equipment operates correctly and efficiently according to production requirements.
  • Consults with Engineers and vendors as needed.
  • Accomplishes layout work for each project as needed.
  • Will be able to troubleshoot equipment.
• Maintains safety requirements in accomplishing responsibilities of this position complying with all policies or regulations set forth by Simmons or various government agencies concerning safety, environment, vehicle, handling of food products, packaging, ingredients and any related items.
  • Maintains familiarity with Simmons’ established operating systems (e.g. quality, security, office environment, company policies, LEAN).
  • Communicates concerns and improvement ideas regarding the impact of individual actions on the systems.
• Participates as a member of the Team.
  • Communicates with team leader and works with the team in a supportive manner to resolve issues.
  • Identifies areas lacking cohesiveness and brings them to the attention of the team leader.
  • Fosters strong cohesiveness regarding all major issues; e.g., direction, annual plan, budget, policy changes, etc.
• Performs other duties as necessary in support of business objectives.
  • This position description is intended to guide the activities of the person in this position and is not intended to limit the thinking and creativity of the person as to the work of this function nor is it intended that this describe all the work that may be required of the person in this position.

Physical Activities

• Enters and locates information on a computer.
• Visually verifies information, often in small print.
• Must be able to manually lift or move objects weighing 75-150 pounds.
• Must be able to work in extreme temperatures, on feet for entire shift.
• Must be able to work in cramped, enclosed, elevated, wet, dirty area with a noise level above 90 decibels.

Travel

• NA

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

• Uses appropriate footwear, hearing protection and other protective equipment as needed or required.

Technical Experience

• Experience or vocational training in welding, electrical or mechanical repair, and refrigeration or hydraulics.

Industry Experience

• Preference for poultry or food processing organization.

Minimum Education

• Must have a good command of the English language, both written and spoken.

Preferred Education

• High School Diploma or equivalent.