What are the responsibilities and job description for the General Maintenance Technician position at WESTIN, INC.?
Position Overview
Responsible for assisting Westin Packaged Meats-Fairbury Operation’s maintenance of facility and grounds
Requirements
- Experience in mechanical repair
- Experience in welding (mig, tig and arc)
- Have a positive and professional attitude
- Follow GMPs at all times
- Maintain a safe work environment and follow safety policies
- Notify management immediately of any unsafe situations
- Follow all Food Safety Policies
- Must always follow LOTO (Lock out Tag out) program
- Participate in daily LEAN meetings and stretches
- Regular attendance is required
- Prompt, on time reporting to work stations is required
- Ability to walk between buildings/work outdoors in all conditions (hot or cold environments)
- Ability to stand up to 9 hours per day
- Ability to walk on uneven surface, ramps and stairs
- Ability to climb step and extension ladders
- Ability to bend, stoop, twist, push, pull 7-8 hours a day
- Must provide own hand tools per Tool Stipend Policy
- Strength Level Factor 4 – Exert up to 100 lbs of force occasionally, and/or up to 50 lbs of force frequently and/or up to 20 lbs of force constantly.
- Demonstrate clear verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to read and comprehend documentation.
Competencies
- Outstanding communication skills
- Team Player
- Have a positive and professional attitude
Supervisory Responsibilities
This position has no supervisory responsibilities
Qualifications:
Essential Functions
- Complete monthly PM’s (Preventative Maintenance) work orders for all the facilities of Westin Packaged Meats – Fairbury Operations in a timely manner
- Complete work order requests for equipment repairs, i.e., process equipment, its sub-systems and all ancillary processes or equipment related to the operation of the plant floor from a mechanical or welding perspective
- Running and bending conduit and pipe
- Complete work order requests for any facility repairs including, but not limited to carpentry and painting
- Adheres to all company policies including, but not limited to: safety, GMPs, and SOPs
- Actively participates in all assigned team meetings, training opportunities and required continuing education
Required Safety Training
- Standard Safety Training
- Pallet Jack Training
Required Personal Protective Equipment
- PPE is required to be worn/used at ALL TIMES which includes but is not limited to:
-
- Safety Glasses
- Hearing Protection
- Welding Helmet and Gloves (when welding)
- Safety Toe Shoes/Boots in all areas.
- Boots (when on the roof of any building)
Force Exerted by Strength Level
|
Level |
Occasionally |
Frequently |
Constantly |
Back Support Policy |
|
1 |
* - 10 lbs. |
* |
N/A |
N/A |
|
2 |
* - 20 lbs. |
* - 10 lbs. |
* |
N/A |
|
3 |
20 lbs. – 50 lbs. |
10 lbs. – 25 lbs. |
* - 10 lbs. |
Required |
|
4 |
50 lbs. – 100 lbs. |
25 lbs. – 50 lbs. |
10 lbs. – 20 lbs. |
Required |
|
5 |
100 lbs. |
50 lbs. |
20 lbs. |
Required |
* = Negligible Weight N/A = Not Applicable
NOTE: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employee may be asked to perform other duties as directed to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.