2nd Shift Maintenance Technician II

Great Lakes Cheese, Inc; Abilene (TX); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Great Lakes Cheese, Inc is seeking a Maintenance Technician II in Abilene, TX to ensure maximum operating efficiency and reliable maintenance of production equipment.

The role requires light to moderate tasks, reading schematics, welding, and adhering to safety and GMP standards. You will respond to line issues, perform preventive maintenance, and document work orders to keep the line running smoothly.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED is required.
• Minimum 2 years maintenance experience.
• Fundamental understanding of manufacturing processes.
• Ability to decide using standard practices.
• Experience with production machinery and equipment.
• Strong multitasking and troubleshooting skills.
• Basics of mechanical, electrical, hydraulic and pneumatic systems.
• Welding skills (TIG/MIG/Stick).
• Ability to read schematics with pneumatic/hydraulic drawings.
• Familiarity with OSHA regulations.
• Basic computer skills.

Responsibilities

• Respond to production requests for immediate line issues.
• Maintain production equipment.
• Maintain records of preventive maintenance.
• Create parts and supply requisitions.
• Identify problems and implement permanent solutions.
• Follow safety policies and procedures.
• Adhere to GMP and Safe Quality Food program standards.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Maintenance experience

Manufacturing processes

Reading schematics

Problem solving

Welding (TIG/MIG/Stick)

Mechanical systems

Education

High School diploma or GED

Associate’s degree or technical training

Tools

SAP

Job description

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The Maintenance Technician II ensures maximum operating efficiency, maintenance and repair of machines and equipment in production and facility.

Job Responsibilities

• Respond to production requests for immediate attention to production line issues and problems.
• Maintain production equipment.
• Maintain records of preventative maintenance.
• Create requisitions of parts and supplies to maintain equipment.
• Identify problem areas and address with permanent solutions.
• All GLC employees are expected to perform any assignment or job task according to the stated safety policies & procedures.
• All GLC employees are expected to produce our products in a manner that exceeds the quality and value expectation of our customers and consumers by adhering to Good Manufacturing Practices, Policies and Procedures outlined in our Safe Quality Food Program.
• Other responsibilities as assigned by the manager.

Required Education and Experience

• High School diploma or GED.
• Two years of maintenance experience or more.
• Fundamental understanding of manufacturing processes.
• Ability to make decisions based on standard practices.
• Experience and knowledge of production machinery and equipment.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks, troubleshoot and problem solve.
• Basic understanding of mechanical, electrical, hydraulic and pneumatic systems.
• Ability to weld. (TIG, MIG and Stick).
• Ability to read and understand schematics, pneumatic, and hydraulic drawings.
• Familiarity with OSHA regulations.
• Basic computer skills.

Preferred Education and Experience

• Associate’s degree or equivalent from a two-year college or technical school.
• 2 years of food manufacturing experience and/or training or more.
• Experience working with ammonia refrigeration systems / PSM.
• SAP experience.

Working Conditions

• Ability to constantly stand/walk; bend/flex/extend neck; frequently grip/reach/lift/pull with L/R hands.
• Ability to frequently handle material from floor-to-waist, waist-to-shoulder and pushing/pulling/carrying.
• Product weight: up to 50 lbs.
• Repetitive work in a fast-paced production environment with average temperature of 50-60 degrees F.

EEOC & Disclaimer

Great Lakes Cheese is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities.