What are the responsibilities and job description for the Maintenance Technician (Multi-craft) - All Shifts position at Prestage?
General:
Maintenance Technician (multi-craft) supports the mechanical & minor electrical equipment needs of a state-of-the-art turkey processing plant. The role willingly seeks knowledge and responsibilities of multi-craft in mechanical / electrical fields. The position reports to the maintenance supervisor w/ primary work schedule of Mon. - Fri. (1st , 2nd, OR 3rd shift) with flexibility to work early/ late shift, overtime, and weekends, as needed.
Specific Duties / Responsibilities:
- Routinely apply working knowledge of facility equipment and processes to monitor and troubleshoot equipment mechanical and minor electrical-related failures to minimize downtime and improve yield
- Employ mechanical & electrical preventative maintenance (PM) during down days and overnight
- Proactively use knowledge of VFD’s, AC/DC circuits, motors, pumps, rotating equipment, electrical, piping, etc. to address operating problems.
- Partner with operations in set up /teardown and operation of equipment prior to shift start through shift end.
- Work with sanitation during equipment start-up & operation for cleaning & sanitizing.
- Ensure compliance with state / federal regulations & code; promote a safe work environment for self and others.
- Assist co-workers with repairs and willingly share knowledge with others
- Work with minimal supervision; Investigate and bring improvement suggestions forward
- Maintain regulatory & quality compliance w/ USDA & other food safety requirements
- Other duties as assigned by Manager/Supervisor.
Education:
- GED (Min.);Associates degree (preferred / not required) Mechanical & Electrical coursework / certificate (preferred)
Experience:
- Min. of 2 years of maintenance technician work experience in related field
Skills/Abilities/Attributes:
- Working knowledge of mechanical & minor electrical systems
- Solid understanding of electrical code and regulations (preferred/ not required)
- Detailed-oriented; able to work in fast-paced environment w/ minimal supervision
- Self-directed, team player w/ good initiative, communication and interpersonal skills;
- Problem-solver; fast technical learner;
Physical Requirements:
- Lift / move up to 40 lbs.; occasionally 50 lbs.
- Stand, walk, bend, kneel, climb, stoop up to 10 hrs./shift
- Able to work from 6 feet of height
- Work safely in hot, cold, wet environment e.g. 35-40 / 100 degrees
- Exposure to low & high voltage equipment & conveying systems
- Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
- Retirement Plan (401k)
- Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
- Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
- Wellness Resources