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Shearer's Snacks

Maintenance Technician

Shearer's Snacks, Bristol, Virginia, United States, 24201

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Maintenance Technician

The Maintenance Technician maintains the efficiency of machinery and equipment in a continuous improvement-based environment, while also creating and maintaining a safe work environment. Position is responsible for setting up, installing, repairing, and maintaining production/manufacturing equipment and machinery. Inspects equipment for proper functioning and performs preventative maintenance duties per manufacturer's specifications. Diagnoses equipment malfunctions and makes repairs or adjustments as needed. Essential Duties and Responsibilities The Maintenance Technician position is accountable for the efficient installation, repair, and maintenance of machinery and equipment.

Performs highly diversified duties to install and maintain production machines and the plant facility's equipment

Performs scheduled maintenance repairs of production equipment during machine service

Provides emergency/unscheduled repairs of production equipment

Performs simple machinist duties and responsibilities

Performs mechanic skills including, but not limited to, mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, troubleshooting, and repair of production machines

Reads and interprets equipment manuals and work orders to perform required maintenance and service

Diagnoses problems, replaces or repairs parts, tests and makes adjustments

Performs regular preventive maintenance on machines, equipment, and plant facilities

Performs a variety of plumbing maintenance and carpentry functions

Uses a variety of hand and power tools, electric meters and material handling equipment in performing duties

Detects faulty operations and defective material; reports those and any unusual situations to proper supervision

Complies with safety regulations and maintains clean and orderly work areas Mechanical:

Subject Matter Expert (SME) on a few plant production systems and equipment.

Capable of performing all minor mechanical rebuilds and assists in all major rebuilds.

Can perform set-up procedures on some production plant equipment.

Troubleshoots and repairs most mechanical issues on plant production equipment.

Understands operation of most auxiliary support systems. Electrical:

Able to replace all like-for-like electrical components and set them up.

Troubleshoots some electrical issues using proper tools and techniques.

May require assistance with device replacement setup. Performs additional related duties as assigned Role Contribution Level This position is a non-supervisory role. Education and Work Experience

3 years of manufacturing experience; strong hydraulic, pneumatic, mechanical and industrial skills with some PLC experience ; experience with mechanical systems (e.g., gear boxes, chains, sprockets, motors, seals, bearings), product manuals (e.g., reading and applying knowledge to make repairs), troubleshooting mechanical breakdowns (pinpointing and fixing breakdowns), and reading mechanical drawings (e.g., hydraulics, pneumatics) Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Interpersonal skills

Decision-making skills

Time management skills

Organizational skills

Ability to work within an integrated operating enterprise

Ability to manage priorities and multiple projects simultaneously

Ability to perform calibrations, installation and maintenance of process and analytical instrumentation.

Ability to work a variable schedule

Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics

Ability to perform mechanical work, valve replacement, conveyor bearing and chain replacement, motor/gearbox replacement, lube routes

Knowledge, skills, and abilities consistent with the essential duties and responsibilities Physical Requirements and Working Conditions: Physical Requirements

Must be able to walk and stand for a prolonged period of time

Must be able to use hands, arms, and fingers to handle, feel, and reach

Must be able to sit, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl

Must be able to climb or balance

Must be able to frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds

Must be able to occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds Vision Requirements

Close vision

Distance vision

Color vision

Peripheral vision

Depth perception

Ability to adjust focus Working Conditions The Maintenance Technician position is located in a manufacturing environment, which includes:

Exposure to high temperatures

Fumes or airborne particles

Moving mechanical parts and vibration

Loud noise level We offer a variety pack of benefits after just 30 days: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Flexible Spending Account, Retirement Savings Plan with Match, Short Term Disability, Long Term Disability, Group Critical Accident Insurance, Group Critical Illness Insurance, Employee Assistance Plan and numerous opportunities to volunteer in the communities in which we operate. Paid Time Off (PTO) available after 90-days. Because at Shearer's, we are committed to providing equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.