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Maintenance Technician
Compensation:
$32.00-$44.00/hour (+ $2 shift premium) – based on experience
Schedule:
3 rd
shift 5:00pm-5:00am (3-4 day work weeks)
Job Summary:
As Maintenance Technician you will work in cooperation with shift supervisors in the Battle Creek plant and nearby distribution center to ensure all equipment remains operational.
This is a great opportunity to establish yourself in a secure company with a 75+ year history of success. We are proud to be comprised of more than 800 farm families throughout the Midwest. Since 1938, we have been producing high quality products for you and your family.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Ability to perform mechanical work, valve replacement, conveyor bearing and chain replacement, motor/gearbox replacement, lubrication systems
Must possess the skills/knowledge of an Industrial Electrician to read and comprehend electrical schematics to install, troubleshoot, conduct preventative maintenance and perform repairs to facilities and production equipment to 480 Volts, 3-Phase
Ability to troubleshoot and re-wire high speed equipment such as AC/DC motors, VFDs, PLCs, PLC I/O modules and servo motors
Working knowledge of electrical controls systems, safety circuits, and automation components such as inductive proximity sensors, photo eye sensors, and mechanical limit switches
Ability to work off shifts and overtime as necessary
Must be able to work in varying temperatures and climates
Ability to work independently or with a team to repair and maintain equipment as needed in a fast-paced environment during production
Practice safe working habits, ability to follow directions, and work with minimal supervision
Experience with boiler systems and ammonia refrigeration a plus
Other duties as assigned
Qualifications
8-10 years’ experience in an industrial maintenance related field
Education in the following area: journeyman/industrial maintenance technology/industrial electronics and electrical maintenance/mechanical/etc.
High school diploma or equivalent
Strong knowledge and understanding of hydraulics, pneumatics, belt systems, motors, pumps, and other industrial machine components
Strong interpersonal communication skills and the ability to work effectively in a team environment with people of varying skills and backgrounds.
Knowledge of safety policies and procedures is required (e.g. lock out / tag out, high voltage electrical)
Working knowledge of and the ability to use hand and power tools
Experience in the food industry is a plus
Work Environment:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing 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 this job, the employee may be frequently exposed moving mechanical parts and forklifts
The employee is occasionally exposed to wet / humid / cold conditions (non-weather)
The noise level in the work environment may be loud
The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk and sit
Ability to lift, push, pull product weighing up to 50 pounds out of confined spaces and occasionally having to lift product overhead
Ability to stand, kneel climb ladders and other physical requirements as needed
Maintenance Technician
Compensation:
$32.00-$44.00/hour (+ $2 shift premium) – based on experience
Schedule:
3 rd
shift 5:00pm-5:00am (3-4 day work weeks)
Job Summary:
As Maintenance Technician you will work in cooperation with shift supervisors in the Battle Creek plant and nearby distribution center to ensure all equipment remains operational.
This is a great opportunity to establish yourself in a secure company with a 75+ year history of success. We are proud to be comprised of more than 800 farm families throughout the Midwest. Since 1938, we have been producing high quality products for you and your family.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Ability to perform mechanical work, valve replacement, conveyor bearing and chain replacement, motor/gearbox replacement, lubrication systems
Must possess the skills/knowledge of an Industrial Electrician to read and comprehend electrical schematics to install, troubleshoot, conduct preventative maintenance and perform repairs to facilities and production equipment to 480 Volts, 3-Phase
Ability to troubleshoot and re-wire high speed equipment such as AC/DC motors, VFDs, PLCs, PLC I/O modules and servo motors
Working knowledge of electrical controls systems, safety circuits, and automation components such as inductive proximity sensors, photo eye sensors, and mechanical limit switches
Ability to work off shifts and overtime as necessary
Must be able to work in varying temperatures and climates
Ability to work independently or with a team to repair and maintain equipment as needed in a fast-paced environment during production
Practice safe working habits, ability to follow directions, and work with minimal supervision
Experience with boiler systems and ammonia refrigeration a plus
Other duties as assigned
Qualifications
8-10 years’ experience in an industrial maintenance related field
Education in the following area: journeyman/industrial maintenance technology/industrial electronics and electrical maintenance/mechanical/etc.
High school diploma or equivalent
Strong knowledge and understanding of hydraulics, pneumatics, belt systems, motors, pumps, and other industrial machine components
Strong interpersonal communication skills and the ability to work effectively in a team environment with people of varying skills and backgrounds.
Knowledge of safety policies and procedures is required (e.g. lock out / tag out, high voltage electrical)
Working knowledge of and the ability to use hand and power tools
Experience in the food industry is a plus
Work Environment:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing 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 this job, the employee may be frequently exposed moving mechanical parts and forklifts
The employee is occasionally exposed to wet / humid / cold conditions (non-weather)
The noise level in the work environment may be loud
The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk and sit
Ability to lift, push, pull product weighing up to 50 pounds out of confined spaces and occasionally having to lift product overhead
Ability to stand, kneel climb ladders and other physical requirements as needed