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Schwan's · 2 months ago

Maintenance Technician III (Plumber)

Salina, KS

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

$25.75/hr - $27.75/hr

5+ years exp

Schwan's Company is a leader in manufacturing and marketing quality foods enjoyed nationwide. They are seeking a Maintenance Technician III (Plumber) to ensure the operation of machinery and mechanical equipment through preventive maintenance and repairs in their manufacturing facility.

Food Processing

Responsibilities

Ensure operation of machinery and mechanical equipment by completing preventive maintenance requirements on conveyor systems and production machines; troubleshoot malfunctions

Setup and tear down equipment; performs major repairs, construction, fabrication, and installation of new plant equipment

Locate sources of problems by observing mechanical devices in operation, listening for problems, and using precision measuring and testing instruments

Remove defective parts by dismantling components using hoists and hand and power tools

Performs minor to major maintenance repairs including lifting positioning and fastening objects using hand tools and power tools and welding on food equipment to food safe specifications

Perform advanced maintenance duties using hoists and hand and power tools such as reading mechanical schematics, cut & key a shaft, broach a sprocket, change gear head, weld stainless metal, use a metal sheer, use a metal bender, cut & crimp ends on hydraulic hose and cut & lace belting

Help control downtime by informing production workers of routine maintenance techniques, monitoring compliance

Use SAP to document and communicate with operations

Work in a safe manner with a sense of urgency while maintaining a safe and orderly work area

Participate in and successfully complete management-assigned training directed at increasing job-related trade skills

Responsible for the training of lower-level maintenance employees in keeping all equipment in good repair and regularly serviced

Performs fabrication of equipment used for processing and packaging such as fabricating guards, doors, and steps, using a lathe for shaft and sprocket creation, and fabricate air cylinder mounts, sensor mounts, and conveyors

The use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is required; including but not limited to bump cap, safety glasses/goggles, ear plugs, hair and beard nets, gloves and safety shoes or rubber boots

Qualification

Advanced mechanical knowledgeElectrical skillsCNC programmingWelding experienceHigh-speed manufacturing equipmentMachine shop equipmentRead manualsComputer skillsMathematical skillsInterpersonal skills