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Jack Link's Protein Snacks · 1 month ago

Maintenance Technician, 3rd shift, Fri-Sun, 5:30 am- 6 pm

26325 Magnolia Rd, Underwood, IA 51576, USA

Full-time

Onsite

Entry Level

$24.53/hr - $29.98/hr

1+ years exp

Jack Link's Protein Snacks is a global leader in snacking and the No. 1 meat snack manufacturer worldwide. The maintenance technician’s role is to keep the plant and equipment running in a safe and efficient manner, maintaining and repairing building and equipment in accordance with company policies.

Consumer Goods

No H1B

Responsibilities

Manage start-up to make sure equipment is in proper operating condition

Demand Maintenance as assigned: Skill in diagnosing equipment defects and making necessary repairs

Maintain, repair and troubleshoot machinery, ovens, mechanical lift trucks, and facilities problems as needed for production issues and efficiency

Safely operate various machines, including a Band Saw, Break Press, Mill, Lathe, Grinder, etc

Inspect machines and equipment for conformance with operational standards

Maintain all areas of the shop, boiler room, and the interior/exterior of the plant

Troubleshoot electrical functions (i.e. motors, controls, PLC function, and other basic wiring)

Confers with management and suppliers to resolve maintenance problems and recommends measures to improve operations and conditions of machines and equipment

Complete Preventative Maintenance tasks as assigned

Assist with inventory control of tools and parts on hand

Work with tools and power equipment as well as material handling

Operate mechanical forklift, pallet jack, battery-changer and stock picker

Follow Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs), Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point (HACCP) training, along with company pre-requisite programs, Standard Operating Procedures (SOP’s), and Standard Sanitation Operating Procedures (SSOP’s)

Performs other duties and responsibilities as necessary

Perform all duties within OSHA and company safety standards; LOTO, wear PPE and maintain safety equipment

Maintain a safe, clean and organized work area

Immediately report all accidents and deficiencies to the lead/foreman/supervisor/manager

Ensure safety devices are installed and working properly

Knowledge of the occupational hazards and safety precautions

Qualification

Electrical troubleshootingMechanical maintenanceWelding MIGWelding TIGHydraulicsPneumaticsPLC troubleshootingMulti-tasking abilityCommunication skillsAttention to detailSelf-motivated

Required

High school diploma or GED

1 year or more of related experience and/or training or equivalent combination of education and experience

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and/or maintenance instructions and procedure manuals

Ability to write routine breakdown, preventive maintenance and other maintenance related reports and correspondence

Intermediate verbal communication skills in English

Ability to add and subtract, multiply, and divide using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals

Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists

Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form

Knowledge of the materials, tools, methods, and techniques used in the mechanical, pneumatic, and hydraulic trades (i.e. welding, tap measure, band saw, lathe, caliper, micrometer, etc.)

Self-motivated, able to work unsupervised and with teams

Project oriented

Multi-tasking ability

Attention to detail

Ability to work in a fast-paced environment

Work well with others

Excellent verbal and written communication skills; must work effectively with all levels of management and team members