General Maintenance Technician

Westin Inc; Fairbury (NE); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Westin Inc. operates the WPM Main Plant Real Bacon facility in Fairbury, Nebraska, and seeks a maintenance technician to support facility and grounds upkeep at the Fairbury site.

The role focuses on performing preventative maintenance, performing mechanical and welding repairs, and ensuring a safe work environment in a meat processing facility with strict GMPs.

Qualifications

• Experience in mechanical repair.
• Experience in welding (mig, tig and arc).
• Follow GMPs and safety policies at all times.
• Ability to read and comprehend documentation.

Responsibilities

• Complete monthly PMs (Preventative Maintenance) for plant facilities on the Fairbury site.
• Complete work orders for equipment repairs from mechanical or welding perspectives.
• Assist with facility repairs including carpentry and painting.
• Adhere to safety policies, GMPs and SOPs; participate in lean meetings and training.

Skills

Mechanical repair

Welding

Safety awareness

Documentation reading

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: WPM Main Plant Real Bacon - Fairbury, NE 68352

Position Overview

Responsible for assisting Westin Packaged Meats-Fairbury Operation’s maintenance of facility and grounds

Requirements

• Experience in mechanical repair
• Experience in welding (mig, tig and arc)
• Have a positive and professional attitude
• Follow GMPs at all times
• Maintain a safe work environment and follow safety policies
• Notify management immediately of any unsafe situations
• Follow all Food Safety Policies
• Must always follow LOTO (Lock out Tag out) program
• Participate in daily LEAN meetings and stretches
• Regular attendance is required
• Prompt, on time reporting to work stations is required
• Ability to walk between buildings/work outdoors in all conditions (hot or cold environments)
• Ability to stand up to 9 hours per day
• Ability to walk on uneven surface, ramps and stairs
• Ability to climb step and extension ladders
• Ability to bend, stoop, twist, push, pull 7-8 hours a day
• Must provide own hand tools per Tool Stipend Policy
• Strength Level Factor 4 – Exert up to 100 lbs of force occasionally, and/or up to 50 lbs of force frequently and/or up to 20 lbs of force constantly.
• Demonstrate clear verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to read and comprehend documentation.

Competencies

• Outstanding communication skills
• Team Player
• Have a positive and professional attitude

Supervisory Responsibilities

This position has no supervisory responsibilities

QualificationsEssential Functions

• Complete monthly PM’s (Preventative Maintenance) work orders for all the facilities of Westin Packaged Meats – Fairbury Operations in a timely manner
• Complete work order requests for equipment repairs, i.e., process equipment, its sub-systems and all ancillary processes or equipment related to the operation of the plant floor from a mechanical or welding perspective
• Running and bending conduit and pipe
• Complete work order requests for any facility repairs including, but not limited to carpentry and painting
• Adheres to all company policies including, but not limited to: safety, GMPs, and SOPs
• Actively participates in all assigned team meetings, training opportunities and required continuing education

Required Safety Training

• Standard Safety Training
• Pallet Jack Training

Required Personal Protective Equipment

PPE is required to be worn/used at ALL TIMES which includes but is not limited to:

• Safety Glasses
• Hearing Protection
• Welding Helmet and Gloves (when welding)
• Safety Toe Shoes/Boots in all areas.
• Boots (when on the roof of any building)

Force Exerted by Strength Level

Level
Occasionally
Frequently
Constantly
Back Support Policy
1
* - 10 lbs.
*
N/A
N/A
2
* - 20 lbs.
* - 10 lbs.
*
N/A
3
20 lbs. – 50 lbs.
10 lbs. – 25 lbs.
* - 10 lbs.
Required
4
50 lbs. – 100 lbs.
25 lbs. – 50 lbs.
10 lbs. – 20 lbs.
Required
5
100+ lbs.
50+ lbs.
20+ lbs.
Required
* = Negligible Weight
N/A = Not Applicable

NOTE: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employee may be asked to perform other duties as directed to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.