Maintenance Technician I (1st Shift) $10,000 First Year Sign-On Bonus
Ardent MillsAbout the role
Maintenance Technician I
As a Maintenance Technician I, you will be responsible for troubleshooting, fixing, and maintaining equipment. You will support and enable preventative maintenance at the plant. You are expected to learn basic maintenance skills and complete related tasks as needed.
To succeed, you must be able to:
Deliver results in first-time situations by inspiring others and working to earn trust every day.
Serve others with understanding, respect, and care.
Operate with simplicity, clarity and transparency.
Work through and drive change.
Organize, prioritize and own multiple tasks while meeting or exceeding deadlines.
Learn and apply new technology and share your knowledge with others.
Above all you will be expected to carry out all your activities with reliability, integrity, compliance and in a safe, environmentally responsible, and efficient manner.
Your responsibilities:
Perform basic maintenance tasks per work orders assigned
Understand how to work safely and speak up when you do not
Continue to learn new skills and grow in your maintenance expertise
Collaborate and build relationships with team members at the plant
Essential skills and experience:
High School diploma or GED
2 years of experience in a Manufacturing environment
Good communication skills, both verbal and written
Effectively use computer applications
Ability to organize and prioritize tasks
Willingness to learn new skills until you can demonstrate proficiency in basic technical competencies
Demonstrated mechanical aptitude, including ability to problem solve
Knowledge of food safety requirements and HACCP
Good to have:
Experience with CMMS system
Experience with conveying and packaging equipment
Physical Requirements and Working Conditions (With or without reasonable accommodation):
Ability to wear personal protective equipment (PPE) as is required by the operating areas (i.e. safety glasses, protective footwear, hearing protection and, at times, a respirator)
Ability to work a rotating schedule including nights, weekends and holidays
Ability to work a machine paced continuous process that operates 24 hours a day, 7 days a week with conditions which include:
Heat/cold temperatures (inclement weather)
Indoor/outdoor environment
Dusty environment
Noisy environment
Frequent moving/vibration/ or other motion of equipment/processes
Elevated places, to include stairs/ladder
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