Maintenance Technician II - 2nd Shift, Mon-Thurs, 4:30 pm-3 am

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 role of the Maintenance – Technician II is responsible for making sure all the plant and equipment is running in a safe and efficient manner. Maintains and repairs building and equipment. Stopping production when machines are not running effectively, troubleshooting the problem, and find solutions for issues quickly. This position will be carried out in accordance with all company policies and procedures.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

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

• Manage start-up to make sure equipment is in proper operating condition.
• Work in a professional manner producing quality work comparable to a licensed contractor.
• Diagnosing equipment defects and making necessary repairs in a timely manner.
• Maintain, repair and troubleshoot machinery, lift trucks, and other facility equipment problems as needed for production issues and efficiency.
• Safely operate various machines, including a Band Saw, Bench Grinder, Hand Grinder, Drill Press, other shop equipment.
• Inspect machines and equipment for conformance with operational and safety standards.
• Maintain all areas of the shop and the interior/exterior of the plant to food safety standards.
• Troubleshoot electrical problems and functions (i.e. motors, controls, basic wiring, rooftop A/C units and processing equipment using standard test equipment to the failed component level)
• Read and understand electrical drawings and schematics, make repairs and upgrades to equipment using drawings and standard test equipment. 
• Read and understand mechanical drawings and use them to make repairs to equipment and fabricate mechanical structures as called out in drawings.
• Confers with management and suppliers to resolve maintenance problems and recommends measures to improve operations and conditions of machines and equipment.
• Complete Preventative Maintenance tasks as assigned.
• Assist with inventory control of tools and parts on hand.
• Proficiently operate forklift, pallet jack, battery-changer and stock picker as well as plant owned outside tractors and equipment.
• operate mechanical forklift, pallet jack, battery-changer and stock picker to include plant owned outside tractors and equipment.
• Follow Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs), Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point (HACCP) training, along with company pre-requisite programs, Standard Operating Procedures (SOP’s), and Standard Sanitation Operating Procedures (SSOP’s).
• Performs 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.
• Immediately report all accidents and deficiencies to the lead/foreman/supervisor/manager.
• Ensure safety devices are installed and working properly.
• Knowledge of the occupational hazards and safety precautions.

Qualifications

REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Required Education: High school diploma or GED

Required Experience: 1 year or more of related experience and/or training or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Preferred:

• Working knowledge of manufacturing processes and equipment.
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