Maintenance Technician

Job Type:

RegularThe Maintenance Technician II performs routine and break down maintenance on processing and packaging equipment, and is responsible for keeping the plant running and in compliance with all rules and regulations by using safe methods of equipment repair/upkeep. The Maintenance Technician II performs repairs as needed by the department, troubleshoots processes, manages and administers the preventive maintenance program, and assists with machine set ups and rebuilds as needed.

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The Maintenance Technician II performs routine and break down maintenance on processing and packaging equipment, and is responsible for keeping the plant running and in compliance with all rules and regulations by using safe methods of equipment repair/upkeep. The Maintenance Technician II performs repairs as needed by the department, troubleshoots processes, manages and administers the preventive maintenance program, and assists with machine set ups and rebuilds as needed.

How Agropur invests in YOU:   

• Starting Rate: $29.22 hourly

• Two pay increases within a year, up to $1.00

• Schedule 2-2-3 6am to 6pm, double time pay on Sunday

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Short and Long-term Disability Insurance  

• 401(k) with up to 7% company contributions 

• 3 Weeks PTO

• Paid holidays and 2 floating holidays

• Paid parental leave 

• Advancement Opportunities 

• Healthy work/life balance

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Efficiently perform regular and preventative maintenance related to the plant, equipment, and grounds in compliance with standard operating procedures, good manufacturing practices, and safety policies as enforced by OSHA. 
• Provide emergency/unscheduled repairs of mechanical, electrical, pneumatic and hydraulic equipment during the production process as needed.  
• Prepare and set up machinery for scheduled production runs.
• Effectively perform and assist in repair or updating and installation of equipment.
• Perform troubleshooting of equipment, including both electrical and mechanical systems.
• Complete and update work orders using in-house systems.
• Complete and maintain routine and preventive records and logs. 
• Works closely with production to minimize downtime while maintaining quality.
• Perform buildings and grounds maintenance/up-keep as needed.
• Maintain a working knowledge of all plant area processes.
• Accurately read and interpret equipment manuals and work orders.

Other Duties and Responsibilities:

• Perform work accurately, reliably, thoroughly, timely, and within safety guidelines.
• Understand and adhere to Good Manufacturing Practices.
• Safety Protocol
  • Stop any observed unsafe acts and obey facility safety rules and procedures.
  • Correct or report any observed safety hazards.
  • Support safety policies and programs.

This list of duties and responsibilities is not all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties and responsibilities, as management may deem necessary from time to time.

Qualifications:

Education Required:

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Technical school coursework/Degree in boiler (not LSC), welding, electrical, HVAC maintenance preferred.

Experience Required:

• Minimum two (2) years of maintenance/repair experience in a manufacturing environment required.
• Mechanical and electrical aptitude required.

Certification/Licensure Required:

• None

Skills Required:

• Communicate effectively both verbally and in writing with managers and colleagues.
• Decisions administered soundly and consistently with policies and in compliance with appropriate laws and regulations.
• Accurately scopes out length and difficult of tasks and projects, sets objectives and goals, breaks down work into the process steps, develops schedules and assignments, anticipates and adjusts for problems or roadblocks, measures performance against goals, evaluates results.
• Able to follow written, verbal and/or diagrammatic instructions; solve practical problems; interpret verbal