Maintenance Tech I SA- A Shift

Schedule: Sunday–Tuesday 6pm–6am and Wednesday 6pm–12am

Responsibilities

• Assist in equipment repair and preventative maintenance procedures in the operation of the facility.
• Repair, replace, correct, or adjust equipment to ensure it operates correctly and efficiently according to production requirements.
• Consult with engineers and vendors as needed.
• Accomplish layout work for each project as needed.
• Troubleshoot equipment.
• Meet safety requirements, 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 related items.
• Participate as a member of the team, including:
  • Engaging in the ongoing development, communication, and implementation of team concepts, programs, and policies.
  • Coordinating work to ensure best practices with all team members.
  • Attending appropriate team meetings.
  • Fostering strong cohesiveness regarding major issues (e.g., direction, annual plan, budget, policy changes).
  • Identifying areas lacking cohesiveness, bringing them to the attention of the team leader, and working to resolve issues.
  • Actively looking for ways to achieve synergy within the larger organization.
• Understand Simmons’ established operating systems (e.g., quality, security, office environment, company policies, LEAN) and maintain familiarity with the role in supporting these systems, including communicating concerns and improvement ideas.
• Perform other duties as necessary in support of business objectives.

Physical Activities

• Enter and locate information on a computer.
• Visually verify information, often in small print.
• Manually lift or move objects weighing 75–150 pounds.
• Work in extreme temperatures, on feet for the entire shift.
• Work in cramped, enclosed, elevated, wet, or dirty areas with noise levels above 90 decibels.
• Ability to pass a fit test, physical, and pulmonary (lung capacity) function test.
• Use an H2S monitor and full-face respirator.

Requirements

• Experience or vocational training in welding, electrical or mechanical repair, and refrigeration or hydraulics.
• Good command of the English language, both written and spoken.
• Preference for candidates with experience in poultry or food processing organizations.
• Military experience valued; veterans are welcome to apply.

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

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