Maintenance Technician Training (12 Hour Days) $26.75/hr

Main Responsibilities

• Start/stop all equipment and understand LOTO (Lockout Tagout) control measures for each.
• Diagnose equipment failures and make necessary repairs while minimizing production down-time.
• Adjust proper tensioning and alignment on belt drive systems.
• Cut, lace and track conveyor belt systems.
• Check and fill gear boxes with proper oil weight.
• Properly replace bearings, motor couplings, perform alignments, and adjust sprockets and chains.
• Safely use hand and power tools in shop (drill, press, band saw, grinder, sanders, etc.).
• Use a computerized management system to manage maintenance work orders and reporting.
• Complete routine paperwork as required.
• Clean job site and tools, store tools and equipment in designated places in an orderly manner.

Qualifications/Required Skills

• Education and/or Experience: Two years of trade school and/or a minimum of 1-year experience in maintenance.
• Quantitative Skills: Knowledge of math functions such as percentages, decimals, and fractions.
• Industry Knowledge: Fundamental understanding of process or packaging equipment in the food manufacturing industry.
• Certifications: Complete and maintain Idahoan Foods Forklift, CPR, and First Aid certifications.
• Technical Skills: Familiarity with Windows applications such as Excel and E-mail; basic understanding of troubleshooting pumps, gear boxes, and motors; basic understanding of proper pipe machining, basic pipe fitting, and plumbing techniques; demonstrate the ability to work from drawings, sketches, and verbal instructions for hydraulic, pneumatic, mechanical, and electrical systems; familiarity with both cutting torch applications (oxy-acetylene and plasma) as well as one of the following welding fundamentals (stick, MIG, TIG).
• Interpersonal Skills: Effective communication; high degree of self-confidence and maturity; ability to solve problems with minimal direction; detailed oriented and strong organizational skills; team player who is flexible and accepts changing assignments and accountabilities; excellent interpersonal skills; accountable to various departments of plant management.