Maintenance Technician

Maintenance Technician

Maintenance employees assist with all maintenance functions within the plant. This position performs regular and preventative maintenance for machinery within the plant. Additional responsibilities include assisting other maintenance employees and performing emergency repairs when needed. Will assist with installation, maintenance, and testing of Research and Development equipment associated with initial production, plant troubleshooting, and continuous improvement projects.

Responsibilities

Responsibilities include:

1. Processing work orders and performing daily preventative maintenance tasks according to procedures and schedules.
2. Repairing, servicing, adjusting, and testing equipment (air systems, refrigeration units, hydraulic tanks, compressors, and condensers).
3. Assembling and disassembling equipment effectively and efficiently while maintaining high maintenance and safety standards.
4. Utilizing both hand and power tools effectively while maintaining high maintenance and safety standards.
5. Operating forklifts, hoists, and other heavy equipment.
6. Immediately reporting or repairing any problems noted during shift and communicating to maintenance management for direction or coordination of activities.
7. Maintaining the integrity and following procedures and processes put into place by ownership.
8. Learning all aspects and being knowledgeable of all systems, as it pertains to the facility to advance in level and compensation.
9. Utilizing critical thinking skills to improve overall technical competency and effectiveness.
10. Ability to perform all essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation.
11. Performing all other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Skills and Abilities:

• Above average mechanical aptitude servicing precision machine parts.
• Basic electrical knowledge.
• Knowledge and ability to maintain certification to operate various material handling equipment and to service complex refrigeration and mechanical systems.
• General knowledge of computers and software is preferred.

Demonstrated Competencies:

• Communicating effectively with all levels of employees as necessary, both in verbal and written form.
• Good observation and analytical evaluation skills to report on, troubleshoot, and diagnose problems.
• Self-directed and able to work with minimal supervision.
• Must have regular and punctual attendance.

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to lift, push, and pull up to 60 lbs.
• This position requires walking, standing, climbing, bending, reaching, and handling.
• Must be willing and able to work flexible hours, including weekends.

Experience: Minimum of 1 year of plant maintenance experience is preferred. Education: High School diploma or equivalent, or verifiable ability to perform essential job functions. Department: Maintenance

Our company is known for its competitive pay, benefits, and opportunities to advance. Depending on position benefits may include: Health/Dental/Vision, Disability, Life, Flex Medical and Dependent Care, Matching 401(k), Profit Sharing, Paid Vacation and Holidays.

Auto req ID: 411646BR

Minimum Education Required: High School/GED

Job Category: Technician

City: South Sioux City

State: Nebraska

Job Code: Technician_ Technician

Company: Empirical Foods