You already LOVE us and the SNACKS WE MAKE!

Chips, Cookies, Crackers, Wafers, Cheese Curls, Popcorn, Tortilla Chips... yeah, we make them ALL! Shearer's is the company behind all your favorite snack brands.

We have over 5,000 associates in 14 state-of-the-art manufacturing and warehouse sites in North America that produce over 800 million pounds of snacks per year. Did you know that we buy 20% of all the potatoes grown in the US? WOW!

And we know what you’re thinking…how can I get my hands on some free goodies? Our team members can take home free snacks!

Electromechanical Maintenance Technician

Job Location - 3636 Medallion Ave., Newport, Arkansas 

$$ RELO BONUS AVAILABLE FOR QUALIFIED CANDIDATES $$

Starting Hourly Range - $25 - $40** (based on skills/experience)

12-Hour Shifts - 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM or 7:00 PM - 7:00 AM on a 2-2-3 Rotation

Your seat at the best snacks table:

The Level III Maintenance Technician maintains the efficiency of machinery and equipment in a continuous improvement-based environment, while also creating and maintaining a safe work environment.  Position is responsible for setting up, installing, repairing, and maintaining production/manufacturing equipment and machinery. Inspects equipment for proper functioning and performs preventative maintenance duties per manufacturer's specifications. Diagnoses equipment malfunctions and makes repairs or adjustments as needed.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities
The Maintenance Technician position is accountable for the efficient installation, repair, and maintenance of machinery and equipment. 
•    Performs highly diversified duties to install and maintain production machines and the plant facility’s equipment
•    Performs scheduled maintenance repairs of production equipment during machine service
•    Provides emergency/unscheduled repairs of production equipment 
•    Performs simple machinist duties and responsibilities
•    Performs mechanic skills including, but not limited to, mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, troubleshooting, and repair of production machines
•    Reads and interprets equipment manuals and work orders to perform required maintenance and service
•    Diagnoses problems, replaces or repairs parts, tests and makes adjustments
•    Performs regular preventive maintenance on machines, equipment, and plant facilities
•    Performs a variety of plumbing maintenance and carpentry functions
•    Uses a variety of hand and power tools, electric meters and material handling equipment in performing duties
•    Detects faulty operations and defective material; reports those and any unusual situations to proper supervision
•    Complies with safety regulations and maintains clean and orderly work areas

Mechanical:
•    Subject Matter Expert (SME) on a few plant production systems and equipment.
•    Capable of performing all minor mechanical rebuilds and assists in all major rebuilds.
•    Can perform set-up procedures on some production plant equipment.
•    Troubleshoots and repairs most mechanical issues on plant production equipment.
•    Understands operation of most auxiliary support systems.
Electrical:
•    Able to replace all like-for-like electrical components and set them up.
•    Troubleshoots some electrical issues using proper tools and techniques.
•    May require assistance with device replacement setup.

Performs additional related duties as assigned

Role Contribution Level
This position is a non-supervisory role.

 

What you bring to the Best Snacks Party:

Education and Work Experience
•    3 years of manufacturing experience; strong hydraulic, pneumatic, mechanical and industrial skills with some PLC experience ; experience with mechanical systems (e.g., gear boxes, chains, sprockets, motors, seals, bearings), product manuals (e.g., reading and applying knowledge to make repairs), troubleshooting mechanical breakdowns (pinpointing and fixing breakdowns), and reading mechanical drawings (e.g., hydraulics, pneumatics)

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
•    Interpersonal skills
•    Decision-making skills
•    Time management skills
•    Organizational skills
•    Ability to work within an integrated operating enterprise
•    Ability to manage priorities and multiple projects simultaneously 
•    Ability to perform calibrations, installation and maintenance of process and analytical instrumentation.
•    Ability to work a variable schedule
•    Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics
•    Ability to perform mechanical work, valve replacement, conveyor bearing and chain replacement, motor/gearbox re