Facility Technician

SUMMARY: 

Promotes and maintains the Company’s mission, values, and culture. Provides exceptional communication and service to employees. Sets the example of an engaged employee and supports employee engagement throughout the Company. Saturn Petcare, Inc. has a new state-of-the-art, pet foods manufacturing facility. Facility maintenance is required for both preventive and corrective maintenance. Maintenance Technicians will work both in teams and in conjunction with production to ensure machine availability is maximized.  

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: include the following. Other duties may be assigned. 

• Corrective and preventative maintenance on facility equipment.
• Support continuous Improvement activities and projects.
• Support facility maintenance tasks as necessary. 
• Operate and maintain a Wastewater treatment plant.
• HVAC chiller, cooling tower and air handler operation and maintenance.
• Boiler operation, understand steam systems.
• Knowledgeable with pumps and piping systems.
• Basic electrical knowledge 480-volt, 208/120 volt.
• Unwire and wire electric motors, switches etc.
• Efficiently use hand and power tools.
• Hydraulics and Pneumatics.
• Ability to read and interpret wiring and mechanical Diagrams.
• Able to layout and fabricate metal projects.
• Ability to use Microsoft Office applications.
• Understanding of technical procedures and manuals.
• Good troubleshooting and problem-solving skills. 
• Stand for prolonged periods. Climb stairs, Work from ladder.
• Frequently lift and / or move up to 30 pounds and occasionally lift and / or move up to 50 pounds.
• Can work independently or in a team environment and demonstrates pride in workmanship.
• Follow directions.
• Will have to work with other departments on projects.
• Follow all safety rules, Hardhat, LOTO, wear harness etc. 

Supervisory Responsibilities:

None

Qualifications and Duties: 

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform or learn each essential duty satisfactorily. Maintenance technicians should possess knowledge, skills and abilities listed below:  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or Experience:  

• HS diploma required
• Associate degree preferred; experience in maintenance role or Trade can be used in lieu of degree.
• Experience with Safe Quality Food (SQF) practices is preferred.

Computer and Technology Skills:                 

Language Skills:  

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedural manuals.  Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.  Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of the organization.  German language speaking skills is another advantage.

Mathematical Skills:     

Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference, and ability to apply concepts such as:  fractions, percentages, ratios and proportions to practical situations.     

Reasoning Ability:     

Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.  Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.  

Physical Demands:      

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.  

While performing the duties of the job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms.  The employee is required to stand, walk, sit, and talk and hear.  The employee must regularly lift and / or move up to 15 pounds, frequently lift and / or move up to 30 pounds and occasionally lift and / or move up to 50 pounds.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distant vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.  

Allergen Awareness 

Products produced in this facility may contain the following allergens: Egg, Shellfish, Fish, Gluten.

Disclaimer:

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification.  They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified.  Job descriptions are not intended to create a contract, nor are they to be construed to constitute contractual obligations of any kind or a contract of employment between Saturn Petcare Inc. and any of its employees.  The provisions of job descriptions have been developed at the discretion of management and may be amended or cancelled at any time by Saturn Petcare Inc. with or without notice.

Employment with Saturn Petcare Inc.  is voluntarily entered, and the employee is free to resign at will at any time, with or without cause.  Similarly, Saturn Petcare Inc.  may terminate the employment relationship at will at any time, with or without notice or cause, so long as there is not violation of applicable federal or state law.