1st Shift Maintenance Technician

Poultry Science Association; Versailles (OH); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the food industry is seeking a Maintenance Technician for their Versailles, OH plant. This role involves performing maintenance work to ensure the efficiency of machinery and equipment. Ideal candidates will possess a high school diploma and industrial maintenance experience, with skills in welding and problem-solving essential for this fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 year industrial maintenance experience required.
• Experience using hand and power tools and precision measuring tools.
• Must be assertive and able to multi-task in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Perform machinery repair and preventative maintenance.
• Use a variety of hand and power tools safely in accordance with standards.
• Maintain a clean work area and follow food safety guidelines.

Skills

Welding

Problem Solving

Mechanical Aptitude

Safety Awareness

Adaptability

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Hand and Power Tools

Precision Measuring Tools

Job description

Description

King’s Command Foods has opportunities for a Maintenance Technician at our Versailles, OH plant. If you are looking to advance your career, join the KCF family where you can be a part of providing quality beef products to over 40 countries around the world.

As our Maintenance Technician, you will:

• Perform work to keep machines, machine parts, mechanical or electrical equipment, wiring, structures, or building systems in repair.
• Pipe fit, insulate, weld, plumb, machine, align, balance, assemble, disassemble, install, maintain, replace, change, connect, disconnect, repair, test, inspect, operate, diagnose, troubleshoot, clean, lubricate, adjust, replace, setup, tear down, carpentry, routine, or preventative maintenance.
• Use tools ranging from common hand and power tools such as hammers, hoists, saws, drills, screwdrivers, and wrenches, to precision measuring instruments and electrical and electronic testing devices.
• Must be able to perform all job functions safely in accordance with food safety and quality standards.
• NOTE: this description is not intended to be all-inclusive. An employee may perform other related duties to meet the ongoing needs of the organization; these duties are considered marginal.

Requirements

Basic Qualifications:

• Must be 18 years or older.
• Must be able to work in the United States without visa sponsorship.
• Must have a High School Diploma or GED.
• Must have a minimum of 1 year industrial maintenance experience.
• Must have experience using hand and power tools, precision measuring tools, and the ability to read and work from drawings and blueprints.
• Must have welding experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Prior maintenance experience in a USDA inspected beef, pork, or poultry facility.
• Prior production experience.
• Work history in the last 12 months.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Ability to attend work consistently.
• Ability to work safely, wear PPE, and follow safety rules.
• Display a strong work ethic and a positive attitude.
• Be adaptable and dependable with ability to follow direction and work in cooperation with others.
• Be attentive to detail.
• Maintain a clean work area.
• Follow all food safety, quality and SQF rules.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Good analytical and problem solving skills.
• Must be assertive and be able to multi-task in a fast paced environment.
• Ability to perform consistent, accurate work, with minimal direction and work successfully as part of a team.
• Must be able to withstand long periods in cold, warm, or wet/damp environments.
• Must have mechanical aptitude.
• Must provide own basic tools.