Maintenance Technician

Company Description

At Jack Link’s, we feed the journey. We take pride in rolling up our sleeves and getting things done together. Fueled by creativity, passion, and a commitment to doing things the right way, we tackle the hard stuff first and focus on real progress, bold moves, and no excuses. We create opportunities, celebrate wins, own our misses, and push forward as a team, knowing our strength comes from supporting one another and having fun along the way. We cultivate a workplace where passion meets purpose and our Team Members are inspired, recognized, and rewarded for their contributions. 

If you’re ready to make a difference and build something meaningful, we want you! 

Jack Link's Protein Snacks is a global leader in snacking and the No. 1 meat snack manufacturer worldwide. Headquartered in Minong, Wisconsin, Jack Link’s is strategically positioned with production, distribution, and support centers in key locations throughout North America, Brazil, Europe, and the Pacific Rim. This global network allows Jack Link's to deliver a wide variety of high-quality, great tasting protein snacks to consumers around the world. The company’s portfolio of brands includes Jack Link’s®, Lorissa’s Kitchen®, Wild River®, Golden Island®, Country Fresh Meats®, BiFi®, Peperami® , Mariani and Local Legends Meat Snacks.

Job Description

The person assigned this position will be the site specialist for all raw meat processing equipment. This position will provide Preventive Maintenance (PM), Corrective Maintenance (CM), and Predictive Maintenance to industrial machinery and equipment used in support of and direct manufacturing of Jack Links Protein snacks in New Glarus, WI. The ideal candidate performs all work safely and complies with all food safety rules in the performance of duties.

Duties and Responsibilities

The duties and responsibilities of this position shall consist of, but not be limited to the following:

General

• Follow all of Jack Link’s values in every action and model these values among fellow Jack Links team members.
• Lead in Safety, and follow all OSHA and company policies and procedures while working at Link Snacks, Inc.
• Perform Preventive Maintenance Activities on all raw meat formulation and stuffing equipment. Preventive Maintenance activities include inspection, lubrication, and rebuild of equipment.
• Perform Corrective Maintenance on all raw meat formulation and stuffing equipment. Corrective Maintenance includes troubleshooting, testing, calibration, repair, and rebuild.
• Perform Predictive Maintenance functions. Predictive Maintenance includes infrared scan, ultrasonic testing, vibration testing on all equipment as assigned.
• Perform equipment start-up assembly and shut down disassembly as required.
• Read and interpret P&ID’s (Process and Instrumentation diagrams).
• Troubleshoot and repair pneumatic and hydraulic systems.
• Read and interpret electrical schematics.
• Troubleshoot and repair single phase (120v, 208/230 VAC) and Three Phase (240v, 480 VAC) electrical circuits, and lighting circuits (120v, 277v, 480 3 Phase).
• Troubleshoot and repair electrical equipment to include motors, motor starters, start and stop push buttons, contactors, contact blocks, plugs, receptacles, cables, and wiring.
• Troubleshoot and repair food processing equipment to include meat grinders, mixers pumps, lifts and hydraulic lifts, and all stuffing machinery.
• Safely operate various shop machines and tools including a band saw, end mill, lathe, grinder, etc.
• Maintain all areas of the shop, powerhouse areas, and the interior/exterior of the plant.
• Facilitate accurate inventory control by identifying, ordering, and signing out parts.
• Operate forklifts, powered and unpowered pallet jacks, scissors lifts, and boom lifts.
• Serve as the point person for daily boiler and compressor maintenance and inspections.
• Account for all work time by accurately completing work orders using the CMMS (Proteus)
• Participate in shift exchanges, pass downs, meetings, and training.
• Follow all plant work and attendance policies.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities, as necessary.

Safety:

• Perform all duties within OSHA and company safety standards; LOTO, wear PPE, and maintain safety equipment.
• Maintain a safe, clean and organized work area. (5S)
• Immediately report all accidents and deficiencies to a supervisor or manager.
• Ensure safety devices are installed and working properly.
• Ensure all employees follow and adhere to safety policies.
• Complete all safety training on time.

Food Safety:

• Follow all applicable USDA, FDA, and plant food safety regulations and