Facilities Technician

Heartland Food Products Group; Indianapolis (IN); In loco; USD 55.000 - 75.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

Heartland Food Products Group is seeking a Facilities Technician for our Indianapolis, IN site. This on-site role will focus on maintaining facility and utility equipment within a fast-paced food and beverage manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities include preventive and reactive maintenance, troubleshooting mechanical and electrical systems, and documenting work orders. Strong English communication and teamwork are essential.

Competenze

• High school diploma or equivalent with technical training.
• 5 years accumulative experience in building maintenance and/or utility maintenance.
• Strong plumbing skills preferred.
• Basic computer skills with Microsoft applications and CMMS experience.
• Must have prior maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Must understand oral and written instructions in English.
• Must work well in a team and have strong communication skills.
• Strong critical thinking and technical troubleshooting abilities.

Mansioni

• Promotes and practices safety and follows all safety guidelines at all times.
• Leads efforts to improve productivity.
• Uses hand and power tools, precision instruments, and test equipment.
• Performs routine preventive maintenance to maximize uptime and efficiency.
• Inspects, operates, or tests machinery to diagnose malfunctions and improve efficiency.
• Troubleshoots mechanical and electrical problems and uses manuals or parts catalogs as needed.
• Maintains knowledge of utility systems such as compressors, boilers, chillers, and water systems.
• Familiar with HVAC operations and controls; understands power distribution and control systems.
• Documents all work performed, hours, parts, and follow-up actions on maintenance orders.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Conoscenze

Safety compliance

Maintenance leadership

Preventive maintenance

Diagnostics and troubleshooting

Electrical/mechanical systems

Reading blueprints/manuals

Team collaboration

English communication

Formazione

High school diploma or equivalent with technical training

Strumenti

CMMS

Electrical test equipment

Descrizione del lavoro

Heartland Food Products Group is a global leader in the consumer packaged goods (CPG) industry, producing low-calorie sweeteners, coffee, coffee creamers and liquid water enhancers. We manufacture and market Splenda, the #1 brand in the low calorie sweetener category and the most recognized in the world. We make coffee, tea and water taste better and help people live happier, healthier and longer lives by making it easy to reduce sugar.

We offer an excellent compensation and benefits package. Come grow with us!

This role is not a remote opportunity, it is on-site at our Manufacturing Plant in Indianapolis, Indiana.

Scope:

The Facilities Technician demonstrates proficiency in work involving facility/utility equipment and general building repairs / construction. High emphasis of proven proficiencies in leadership with duties that will involve preventive, predictive and reactive maintenance in a fast paced demanding food and beverage manufacturing environment.

Essential Duties and Key Responsibilities:

• Promotes and practices safety and conducts him/herself in accordance with all safety guidelines at all times without compromise.
• Displays initiative to lead efforts to improve productivity.
• Uses tools ranging from hand and power tools to precision measuring and alignment instruments and electrical and electronic test equipment.
• Performs routine preventive maintenance activities to ensure that machines continue to run smoothly, utility systems operate efficiently and maximizes equipment uptime.
• Inspects, operates, or tests machinery or equipment to diagnose machine malfunctions and improve efficiencies.
• Troubleshoots mechanical and electrical problems and determines how to correct fault, checking blueprints, repair manuals, or parts catalogs, as necessary.
• Experienced with an in-depth knowledge of utility systems such as compressors, boilers, chillers and water systems.
• Familiar with HVAC operations and controls.
• Knowledge of mechanical power transfer systems such as gear reducers, chain/belt drives, direct drives, bearings, shafts and couplings.
• Knowledge of 480 volt 3 phase power distribution such as transformers, Motor Control Centers, power panels.
• Basic knowledge of 120 and 24 volt discrete control and 4-20mA analog control systems.
• Knowledge and experience with pneumatic operated control valve actuators and solenoid devices.
• Documents all work performed, hours, parts, and follow up work on maintenance work orders.
• All other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Must have a high school diploma or equivalent including technical training experience
• 5 years accumulative experience in building maintenance and/or utility maintenance
• Strong plumbing skills is preferred
• Basic computer skills with Microsoft applications and CMMS experience
• Must have prior maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment
• Must have ability to understand oral and written instructions in English
• Must work well in a team environment and have strong communication skills
• Must have strong critical thinking and technical troubleshooting abilities
• High sense of urgency and customer support
• Deep self-motivation and pride of craftsmanship, challenges the status quo
• Must have the ability to work extended hours while standing
• Must have good job performance and attendance records

Physical Demands:

• Must be able to physically perform the functions of climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, grasping, feeling, talking, hearing, and repetitive motions
• Must be able to work extended hours, such as daily overtime and an occasional weekend
• Must possess visual acuity to document company records
• Continuous walking throughout plant and distribution center.