Overview

YOUR OPPORTUNITY:

The position summary states the general nature and purpose of the job. Overall accountabilities are defined in this section.

Performs repairs and troubleshooting on food processing equipment to include, but not limited to: Vertical & Horizontal Form, Fill & Seal Machines, conveyors, metal detectors, X-Ray detectors, checkweighers/scales, labeling systems, bag sealers, ribbon blenders, sifters and pneumatic pressure conveying systems.

Responsibilities

CORE RESPONSIBILITIES:

Responsibilities and tasks are written as follows:

Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals to perform the essential functions.

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) and 1 years of related experience and/or training in an industrial mechanical maintenance or food manufacturing environment; or 4 years’ direct experience in an industrial mechanical maintenance or food manufacturing maintenance environment.
• Vocational Diploma, Technical Diploma or Associate's Degree from a technical maintenance or vocational school, a plus.
• Possess the ability to function effectively in a team environment and interact productively with all levels of team personnel and outside contractors.
• Ability to work at heights and operate a forklift, articulating boom lift or scissor lift.
• Can understand and follow oral and written instructions.
• Ability to read, write the following; work orders, instructions, daily reports and machine manuals.
• Ability to receive and relate orders/information using various communication devices.
• Ability to work proactively without the presence of supervision or leadership.
• Ability to work overtime, weekends and other shifts when required.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBLITIES:

This position has no direct supervisory responsibilities but may act as a lead by providing training and guidance to others in the Maintenance department.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS & WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The physical demands described here are representative of those an employee should possess to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee may encounter while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• The plant environment will include wet, dusty or humid conditions (non-weather related), working near moving mechanical parts, exposure to fumes or airborne particles, and chemicals.
• Noise level in the work environment is usually moderate but can be loud when in the production area.
• Occasionally lift and/or move up to 75 pounds
• Specific vision includes close vision, distance vision, and ability to adjust focus.
• Frequently required to stand; walk; use hands to handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and talk or hear.

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