Planters - Suffolk - Maintenance Technician

Maintenance Mechanic Starting Pay: $31.67- $43.61

GENERAL JOB DESCRIPTION:       

• Maintain and troubleshoot all production line equipment associated within the Department to prevent and/or correct mechanical and electrical breakdowns.
• Cross train on all lines in department/area of responsibility.
• Analyze equipment failures & recommend/implement corrective action for focused department.
• Have knowledge of and capable of performing special technical skill (e.g. basic electrical troubleshooting, basic PLC skills, machining, welding tasks, gas trane). Lead efforts to develop component list for rebuild kits, assemblies & standby equipment for focused department.
• Participate in project meetings for area of responsibility.
• Troubleshoot, modify existing programs, and write new programs for existing and new PLC’s.
• Understand control loops, industrial networks & transformers.
• Lead efforts to develop / enhance PM's & troubleshooting guides as assigned by Supervisor for focused department.
• Coordinate w/ mechanics, other Technicians, & line personnel across shifts maintenance efforts on assigned equipment. 
• Utilize the EAM system to document activities and to enter time daily.
• Assist in development of spare parts requirements and min/max levels.
• Develop and maintain a good working relationship with Engineering & Maintenance, Supervisors, TLs and line operators on all shifts.
• Assist supervision in the identification of operator skill gaps and provide possible solutions.
• Support plant high performance culture and continuous improvement programs through active participation in plant productivity programs.
• Comply and actively participate in all safety and environmental policies, procedures and programs.  
• Comply with all quality program requirements including HACCP and GMPs.
• Perform area housekeeping duties.
• Perform all tasks as assigned by supervisor.

QUALIFICATIONS:          

• Industrial Maintenance Experience
• Background in industrial and/or mechanical and/or computer systems(preferred).  Must be willing to upgrade skills in areas where skills are not at the required level.
• Background in industrial electrical maintenance is preferred.
• Must have the ability to communicate technical information so as to improve the skills of the plant technicians.
• Must have a working knowledge of electrical installation and construction.
• Must have a high degree of competency in the application of both AC/DC motor drives, gearboxes, hydraulics and pneumatics systems.
• Must have the ability and initiative to lead and participate in plant problem solving teams.
• Must have knowledge of or be willing and able to train in Maintenance Systems, computer skills, lubricants and lubricating systems, and new technologies in predictive maintenance.
• Must be able to apply problem-solving techniques, communicate effectively, demonstrate leadership, and plan effectively.
• Will be required to pass job qualification criteria for position that includes, but is not limited to, mechanical knowledge, customer survey and shop equipment.
• Must be willing to train self and others in problem solving/troubleshooting of electronic/electrical circuitries.
• Must meet pre-qualification criteria, including testing.
• Must have and maintain a good attendance record.
• Must be able to communicate effectively.

Benefits & Compensation Overview:

• Medical – Blue Cross Blue Shield of Minnesota
• Dental – Delta Dental PPO Plus Premier
• Vision - VSP
• 401K – Empower Retirement
• (HSA) Health Savings Account – Wex Health Inc.

Additional Benefits: 

• Paid Time Off
• Inspired Pathways – Team members’ children will be eligible to receive free two-year community or technical college tuition
• Tuition Reimbursement – Team members will have the opportunity for financial assistance for pre-approved college courses that are job-related or lead to job-related degrees
• Short-Term disability and long-term disability – Team members will be eligible for a company-provided weekly benefit in the event they are unable to work due to a nonwork related injury of illness.
• Life Insurance -  Company-paid life insurance is provided for team members and their children. Options to purchase additional life insurance policies with multiple levels of coverage will be available for team members, spouses/domestic partners and children.
• AD&D – Company-paid coverage will be available form team members as well as options to purchase additional coverage for team members.
• Adoption Assistance Program – Team members will be eligible for company-paid assistance for adoption of children, including financial reimbursement, resources and referral services.
• Employee Assistance Program – Access to immediate and confidential support for team members and their immediate family members.
• Employee Stock Purchase Program – Team members will have the opportunity to purchase Hormel Foods Corporation common stock at market value through systematic payroll deductions.
• SoFi Student Loan Refinancing– This is an opportunity for team members to work with an outside company to refinance and consolidate student loans at a discounted rate.
• Legal Services – Members can purchase access to legal services for a variety of areas like immigration assistance, estate planning, family and personal service, etc.
• Pet Insurance – Members will have the option to purchase medal and wellness plans for dogs, cats, birds and exotic animals.
• Accident and Injury Coverage  - Members can purchase additional accident and injury coverage for the diagnosis and treatment of off-the-job accidental injuries.

• Critical Illness Coverage – Members can purchase additional coverage for catastrophic illnesses.

   

• On-site Credit Union

Plant & Community Overview:

Plant Overview:

• Union Facility producing Planters Peanut Products
• Peanuts became a popular snack food thanks to an Italian immigrant named Amedeo Obici. In 1906, Obici and his future brother-in-law, Marion Peruzzi formed the Planters Nut and Chocolate Company. Obici served as President of Planters until his death in 1947. The business he had started as a small fruit and nut stand had become the largest and most diversified peanut-processing company in the world.
• Planters has been in Suffolk, VA for over 100 years.
• Click here to learn more about our facility’s brand: Planters Peanuts

Required:

• Must be a Citizen or National of the United States, a lawful, permanent resident, or have authorization to work in the United States
• Applicants must not now, or any time in the future, require sponsorship for an employment visa.
• Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States for any employer. 
• Must be 18 years of age or older 

Hormel Foods provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race; color; sex; gender identity; sexual orientation; religious practices and observances; national origin; pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; status as a protected veteran or spouse/family member of a protected veteran; or disability.