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Job Description

Job Title: Maintenance Technician

FLSA Classification: Non-Exempt

Department: Maintenance

Salary Grade: N/A

Supervisor: Maintenance Manager

Date: October 1, 2017

Summary/Objective

This position insures the flow of product through the plant, assuring that equipment is functioning properly. Performs preventive and predictive maintenance on production, packaging, material handling and mechanical equipment, also trouble shoot and repairs all Electrical & Pneumatic controls as required. Fabricate older machines to updated versions. Work well in a TEAM environment. Ensure all work orders are done in a timely manner. Assist in all ongoing projects as needed. The position follows standard work methods and practices safe work habits to ensure production is as efficient and safe as possible.

Essential Functions

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Maintain and repair production, packaging and material handling equipment;

• Respond to production trouble calls. Repair equipment quickly and safely, test and return to production service;

• Wires and trouble shoot new and existing wiring around plant;

• Monitor refrigeration and boiler equipment;

• Maintain Inventory and Inventory control at all times;

• Monitor & repair air handling and air compressing machinery;

• Complete all work orders in a timely manner;

• Program all VFD and Servo drives as needed;

• Documents existing programs and updates all prints as repairs and changes take place;

• Perform Preventive Maintenance on a weekly scheduled basis;

• Install or move machines or equipment;

• Wire and plumb new and existing fixtures;

• Repair floors, walls and doors;

• Clean and organize maintenance shop area and stock parts;

• Basic electrical troubleshooting tools and hand tools are required to be brought in by the maintenance technician.

Competencies

Job Knowledge

Quality of Work

Job Safety

Cost Control

Teamwork & Leadership

Inclusion& Communication

Supervisory Responsibility

This position has no supervisory responsibilities

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Work Environment

While performing the duties of this job, the employee works in a manufacturing environment with the following conditions:

Exposure to hot or cold climate frequently;

Exposure to noise and vibration frequently;

Exposure to chemical occasionally;

Exposure to wet and humid conditions frequently.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

While performing the duties on the job, the physical demands are:

Stand – continuously;

Stoop/Bend –frequently;

Squat –occasionally;

Crawl – occasionally;

Climb Stairs or ladders – frequently;

Reach – chest level, above or below – frequently;

Push - 75 lbs. occasionally;

Pull – 75 lbs. occasionally;

Lift/carry- 50 lbs. occasionally.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work

This is a full-time position. Days and hours vary depending on the shift and department. Overtime and weekend work is required at times. Vacation coverage as needed. Rotating on call duties.

Travel

None is required for this position

Required Education and Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent;

• Requires the ability to use basic shop mathematics; handbook formulas; to interpret simple blueprints or drawings, use a wide variety of tools or precision measuring instruments; may setup, re-tool, operate a somewhat complex machine;

• Electrical and pneumatic trouble shoots and repairs;

• Knowledge of Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) systems;

• Inventory control;

• Preventive and predictive Maintenance;

• Lock out-tag out and industrial safety;

• Ability to speak, read, write and comprehend English.

Preferred Education and Experience

• Five years of experience in an industrial maintenance environment or dairy industry.

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Additional Eligibility Qualifications

None is required for this position

Work Authorization/Security Clearance

Eligible to work in USA

Food Safety and Product Quality

This position is responsible for supporting the food safety management system and for communicating food safety issues to the Quality Department.

Affirmative Action Plan/Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Savencia Cheese USA provides equal employment opportunity to all individuals regardless of their race, color, creed, religion, gender, age, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by state, federal, or local law. Further, the company takes affirmative action to ensure that applicants are employed and employees are treated during employment without regard to any of these characteristics. Discrimination of any type will not be tolerated.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.