Maintenance Technician
Aurora Organic Dairy · Columbia, MO · 1 mo ago
ManagementFull-time
Essential Responsibilities
- Maintain and repair all production-related equipment, including processing and packaging machinery, warehouse cranes, and fork trucks.
- Operate and maintain WWPT systems and facility equipment under the guidance of the Facility Engineer crew.
- Document work completed and maintain shop part inventories.
- Aid in training fellow technicians and production team members to enhance workforce effectiveness.
Other Required Responsibilities
- Assist with facility systems such as ammonia, refrigeration, boilers, and wastewater management.
- Handle electronics and liquid pumps, including troubleshooting and replacing seals/motors.
- Work with SERVO systems, intelligent motors, encoders, and other robotic components.
- Participate in sanitary welding tasks, particularly TIG and MIG welding.
- Collaborate with other maintenance technicians to address repairs and perform routine maintenance.
- Maintain a professional demeanor and identify areas for improvement in personal skill sets.
Competencies Required For Success
- Analytical skills to solve practical problems.
- Interpersonal skills for effective communication and teamwork.
- Collaboration to achieve common goals.
- Continuous improvement through systematic troubleshooting.
- Strong written and verbal communication abilities.
- Initiative to take on responsibilities without direct supervision.
Physical Requirements
- Regularly stand, sit, use hands and fingers, reach with arms, climb, or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl around equipment.
- Lift up to 50 lbs.
- Work in varying temperature conditions, often in wet and/or humid environments.
- Work in noisy conditions requiring hearing protection.
- Work at heights (fall protection) and use safety devices.
- Work nights and weekends or provide coverage for other shifts as needed.
Benefits
- 401(k) plan with company match.
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
- Company-paid group life insurance.
- Voluntary life insurance options.
- Voluntary short-term and long-term disability insurance.
- Voluntary accident and cancer coverage.
- Employee assistance program.
- Paid time off and holidays.
- Floating holidays and personal leave.
- Family care leave.
- Free milk and Costco membership contribution.
- Captive shoe program.