Overview
The Pictsweet Company is growing! We are currently looking for a Multi-Craft Maintenance Technician to join our Freshpack maintenance team. 1st Shift & 2nd Shift Opportunities.
Benefits
Benefits begin on first day of employment for Medical, Dental, Vision, HSA, & FSA
100% Company paid benefits include Group Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, & Long-Term Disability Insurance
401k with Employer Match
Vacation days, sick leave, & paid holidays
Responsibilities
- Mechanical operation of an assigned production lines (Breading line and Cream Corn line).
- Diagnose basic to highly complex mechanical problems and electrical problems.
- Operate, maintain and repair equipment in efficient and effective manner. Equipment assigned may include, but not be limited to the following: Conveyors, belts, augers, sorters, screens, associated line equipment, baths, pumps, motors, hydraulic lines and pneumatic equipment and freezer units.
- Perform routine maintenance on all equipment (lubrication, oil change, replacing belts, lacing belts, etc.).
- Monitors condition of equipment and communicates issues/potential problems to management.
- Diagnose and repair of minor mechanical problems such as belt slippage, tracing electrical failures/shorts, rebuild hydraulic pumps, replacement of pumps, thermostats, and other mechanical parts, etc.
- Diagnose and repair of moderately complex to highly complex mechanical problems such as, tear-down and rebuilding of lines or major mechanical components, replacement of electrical systems, replacement of hydraulic systems, and the diagnosis/repair of computer aided mechanical operations.
- Welds stainless steel and galvanized steel. Fabricates screens, guard rails, platforms, stands, and miscellaneous materials as needed.
- Identify potential problems (mechanical or production flow) and react appropriately.
- Must follow all current GMP’s.
- All other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
- A degree from an accredited vocational/technical school; two years post high school strongly preferred.
- Must have at least five years general mechanical experience, preferably with mechanical maintenance of equipment in the same or a related industry.
- Completion of appropriate vocational/technical school training may be substituted for 5 years of experience.
- Must have an understanding of mechanical systems (pneumatic, hydraulic, engines, compressors, electrical) related to Pictsweet Maintenance.
- Must be a proficient welder (MIG and TIG) with stainless and galvanized steel.
- Must have moderate to advanced mechanical skills to diagnose and repair highly complex mechanical problems.
- Cognitive & Psychological
- Must be able to read signs and basic instructions.
- Must have basic mathematical reasoning ability (addition, subtraction, multiplication and division).
- Must possess good communication skills.
- Successfully pass minimum 20/40 vision test.
- Physical
- Must be able to repetitively reach, push, pull, squat, crawl, climb ladders, walk or stand for prolonged periods.
- Must be able to occasionally lift up to 80 pounds.
- Must be physically capable of working in extreme temperatures (heat, humidity, cold).
- Must be able to work up-to 12 continuous hours.
- Other
- Must pass Pictsweet’s forklift certification program.
- Must be willing to work extended hours as needed (including weekends and holidays).
The Pictsweet Company is an equal opportunity employer. M/F/V/H
