Maintenance Technician

SUMMARY

The General Maintenance Worker will perform general maintenance and repairs for assigned equipment and facilities including plumbing, electrical, basic carpentry, heating and cooling, and other building systems.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Can read and interpret equipment manuals, drawings, schematics, blueprints, and work orders to perform required maintenance.
• Provides emergency repairs on production equipment to keep lines operational at all times.
• Performs scheduled maintenance and repairs of production equipment including replacement of failed components such as bearings, belts, motors, power/control lines, etc.
• Diagnostics problems and failures and repairs or replaces parts as required.
• Disassemble/assemble defective machines and equipment and installs new or repaired parts, using specifications and/or blueprints, precision measuring instruments, and hand tools.
• Adjust various types of devices and control systems.
• Understands facilities, systems, and component functions and relationships, and is competent in their troubleshooting and repair.
• Knowledge of installing, troubleshot, and repairing electrical systems, including 480v and below, and control voltage/systems.
• Basic hydraulics/pneumatics experience.
• Ammonia Refrigeration Experience Preferred.
• Basic hydraulics/pneumatics experience.
• Experience in a fast paced, cold, wet production environment.
• Able to collaborate well with production line workers and supervisors, with a strong customer service mindset.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

• To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the work environment, knowledge, skill, and/or ability required or preferred.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Please Note: As part of the selection process, applicants will be required to complete a job-related aptitude test assessing technical and mechanical competencies. This assessment helps ensure candidates have the necessary skills and knowledge to succeed in the role and may also be used to identify opportunities for additional training and development.
• Employees may also be required to complete the same assessment within 90 days of placement to confirm technical proficiency and identify training needs.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

• Minimum five years of experience in an industrial maintenance capacity preferred.
• Food or Medical plant experience is preferred, as well as knowledge of and compliance with Good Manufacturing Processes (GMP), and food manufacturing best practices.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

• Mandatory ability to speak, understand, read and write in English.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

• Ability to apply mathematical concepts to practical situations.

REASONING ABILITY

• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

OTHER SKILLS

• Must be computer literate with intermediate skills in Excel.
• Must have advanced knowledge/skills with forklifts and electric pallet jacks.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee routinely works near moving mechanical parts and is exposed to wet, cold and/or humid conditions in both inside and outside environments.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually at a level where OSHA required hearing protection is required.
• NORMAL WORK SCHEDULE: The hours and days of work are established by departmental needs and at the discretion of management. Must be available to work scheduled weekends and holidays.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee routinely works near moving mechanical parts and is exposed to wet, cold and/or humid conditions in both inside and outside environments.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually at a level where OSHA required hearing protection is required.

At Daily’s, our mission is to bring excellence to the table. We are proud to live our core values every day. We put people first. We are committed to always doing the right thing. We champion change. We win through teamwork. We prioritize safety. Daily’s Premium Meats is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity, equity, and inclusion as essential elements that create and foster a welcoming workplace. All qualified people will be considered for employment without regard to race, creed, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, veteran status, pregnancy or related condition, or any other basis protected by law.