Grand Prairie Foods
Maintenance Tech - Food Manufacturing
Grand Prairie Foods, Sioux Falls, South Dakota, United States, 57103
Job Description
Job Description
Hourly, Non-Exempt $33/hour with shift differential (wage can adjust based on experience) Eligible for additional compensation Full benefits - medical, dental, vision, supplemental first of the month after hire $5,000 sign-on bonus $5,000 retention bonus for year two & every year after All tools & equipment needed to perform the job is provided by Grand Prairie Foods Hours: 3:30pm-1:00am; Monday - Friday, Saturdays as needed
Core Values LEADERSHIP. HONESTY. ACCOUNTABILITY. TEAMWORK. EXCELLENCE.
As a Maintenance Technician, you are expected to maintain Grand Prairie’s Core Values in all communications with employees, visitors, and outside service providers. HONESTY. LEADERSHIP. EXCELLENCE. ACCOUNTABILITY. TEAMWORK. Role The Maintenance Technician position is responsible for performing highly diversified duties to install, troubleshoot, repair, and maintain equipment. These tasks should be done according to safety, predictive and productive maintenance systems, and processes to support the achievement of the site’s business goals and objectives
Responsibilities Perform highly diversified duties to install and maintain production machines and the plant facility’s equipment
Provide
emergency/unscheduled
repairs of production equipment during production and perform scheduled maintenance repairs of production equipment during machine service
Perform mechanical skills including, but not limited to, mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, troubleshooting and repair of production machines
Read and interpret equipment manuals and work orders to perform required maintenance and service
Diagnose problems, replace or repair parts, test and adjust machines
Perform regular preventive maintenance on machines, equipment and plant facilities
Perform a variety of plumbing maintenance and carpentry functions
Use a variety of hand and power tools, electric meters and material handling equipment in performing duties
Detect faulty operations, defective material and report those and any unusual situations to proper supervision
Comply with safety regulations and maintain clean and orderly work areas
Ensure that facilities, structures and equipment comply with food safety and meet regulatory requirements
Education & Training Requirements High school diploma/GED and completion of a craft apprenticeship, or an equivalent number of years of education and production maintenance experience
Knowledge of the manufacturing processes, procedures, and machinery
Manual dexterity required for operating machinery and computers
Demonstrate full knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practices policies and procedures
Demonstrate knowledge of safety in a manufacturing environment
Work Experience Requirements Basic reading, writing, and arithmetic skills required
4+ years of manufacturing experience; strong hydraulic, pneumatic, mechanical and industrial skills with some PLC experience and HVAC
Advanced PLC experience a plus
An AA degree in mechanical, electrical or industrial maintenance - preferred
Vacuum furnace experience – preferred
Proficient English speaking, reading, and writing
Environmental Demands Manual dexterity required for operating machinery and computers Ability to stand, reach, lift, kneel, stoop, climb, push and pull up to 75 pounds Exposure to fumes or airborne particles from moving mechanical parts and vibrations Exposure to variation in temperature Expectations Able to manage working in a diverse environment
Conflict management
Ability to communicate effectively
Follow detailed instructions
Critical thinking and decision making
Ability to follow written and verbal instructions
Ability to hear and see
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Job Description
Hourly, Non-Exempt $33/hour with shift differential (wage can adjust based on experience) Eligible for additional compensation Full benefits - medical, dental, vision, supplemental first of the month after hire $5,000 sign-on bonus $5,000 retention bonus for year two & every year after All tools & equipment needed to perform the job is provided by Grand Prairie Foods Hours: 3:30pm-1:00am; Monday - Friday, Saturdays as needed
Core Values LEADERSHIP. HONESTY. ACCOUNTABILITY. TEAMWORK. EXCELLENCE.
As a Maintenance Technician, you are expected to maintain Grand Prairie’s Core Values in all communications with employees, visitors, and outside service providers. HONESTY. LEADERSHIP. EXCELLENCE. ACCOUNTABILITY. TEAMWORK. Role The Maintenance Technician position is responsible for performing highly diversified duties to install, troubleshoot, repair, and maintain equipment. These tasks should be done according to safety, predictive and productive maintenance systems, and processes to support the achievement of the site’s business goals and objectives
Responsibilities Perform highly diversified duties to install and maintain production machines and the plant facility’s equipment
Provide
emergency/unscheduled
repairs of production equipment during production and perform scheduled maintenance repairs of production equipment during machine service
Perform mechanical skills including, but not limited to, mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, troubleshooting and repair of production machines
Read and interpret equipment manuals and work orders to perform required maintenance and service
Diagnose problems, replace or repair parts, test and adjust machines
Perform regular preventive maintenance on machines, equipment and plant facilities
Perform a variety of plumbing maintenance and carpentry functions
Use a variety of hand and power tools, electric meters and material handling equipment in performing duties
Detect faulty operations, defective material and report those and any unusual situations to proper supervision
Comply with safety regulations and maintain clean and orderly work areas
Ensure that facilities, structures and equipment comply with food safety and meet regulatory requirements
Education & Training Requirements High school diploma/GED and completion of a craft apprenticeship, or an equivalent number of years of education and production maintenance experience
Knowledge of the manufacturing processes, procedures, and machinery
Manual dexterity required for operating machinery and computers
Demonstrate full knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practices policies and procedures
Demonstrate knowledge of safety in a manufacturing environment
Work Experience Requirements Basic reading, writing, and arithmetic skills required
4+ years of manufacturing experience; strong hydraulic, pneumatic, mechanical and industrial skills with some PLC experience and HVAC
Advanced PLC experience a plus
An AA degree in mechanical, electrical or industrial maintenance - preferred
Vacuum furnace experience – preferred
Proficient English speaking, reading, and writing
Environmental Demands Manual dexterity required for operating machinery and computers Ability to stand, reach, lift, kneel, stoop, climb, push and pull up to 75 pounds Exposure to fumes or airborne particles from moving mechanical parts and vibrations Exposure to variation in temperature Expectations Able to manage working in a diverse environment
Conflict management
Ability to communicate effectively
Follow detailed instructions
Critical thinking and decision making
Ability to follow written and verbal instructions
Ability to hear and see
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