Ice Cream Multi-Skilled Technician

ENGINEERINGUK; Sikeston (MO); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Multi-Skilled Technician, where you will play a crucial role in optimizing factory operations. This full-time position offers a dynamic environment where you’ll use your mechanical and electrical expertise to ensure equipment runs smoothly. You will be responsible for diagnosing issues, implementing preventative maintenance plans, and contributing to a culture of safety and quality. With a comprehensive benefits package and opportunities for career advancement, this role is perfect for those looking to make a significant impact in the manufacturing sector. If you are ready to take on challenges and drive improvements, this opportunity is for you.

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401K

Profit Sharing

Tuition Reimbursement

Fitness Reimbursement

Paid Leaves

Bonus Payouts

Uniforms and PPE Provided

Qualifications

• Must have mechanical, electrical, and control systems knowledge.
• Experience in data analysis and problem-solving is essential.

Responsibilities

• Optimize equipment maintenance and troubleshoot failures.
• Set maintenance strategy and ensure safety in the workplace.

Skills

Mechanical Skills

Electrical Skills

Instrumentation and Control Skills

Safety Procedures

Quality Assurance

Education

Associate degree

Technical Certificate

Tools

Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC)

Project Management Tools

Job description

Multi-Skilled Technician

Location: Sikeston, MO

Pay Range: $38.09 Per Hour - Paid Bi-Weekly

This position requires flexibility within shift patterns and the ability to work holidays and during planned maintenance factory shutdowns. Must be able to work any day of the week and adapt to schedule changes to align with business needs.

Benefit Overview:

• This is a direct hire, full-time position with a full benefits package (Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K, Profit sharing, Tuition/Fitness reimbursement, Paid leaves, Bonus payouts, etc.).
• Benefits are effective the first day of hire.
• Uniforms and PPE provided by the company.
• Career Advancement Opportunities.

Background & Purpose of the Job:

The Multi-skilled Technician is a Preventative Maintenance and Focused Improvement specialist engaged to optimize the running and maintenance of equipment within the factory. The technician will diagnose and troubleshoot failures, identify root causes, and recommend design improvements. This person will be responsible for setting the Maintenance Strategy for the respective production area.

The Technician must be competent and qualified to operate safely with a working knowledge of mechanical, electrical, and industrial controls. They must be mentally agile and a problem solver, actively engaged in maintaining a safe work environment to increase production efficiency, protect product quality, and reduce waste.

What You'll Need to Succeed - Knowledge and Skill Requirements:

Mechanical Skills:

• Knowledge and technical skills to support the production line technical team.
• Preventative and Predictive Maintenance Plan - Yearly, Monthly, Weekly Planning.
• Understanding of Mechanisms and Mechanical Motion.
• Spare Parts Planning.

Electrical Skills:

• Remove and replace electrical components (such as motors, switches/drives).
• Troubleshoot electrical circuits safely.
• Understand and troubleshoot distribution systems and electrical control circuits.
• Understand electrical drive systems and control loops.

Instrumentation and Control Skills:

• Understanding of Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC) and their software.
• Amend control and software documentation.
• Ability to learn and understand factory networks, servers, and firewalls.
• Ability to understand controls and software for secondary support equipment.

Safety: Utilize all appropriate safety and environmental procedures to ensure a safe working environment. Ability to become certified in Hazmat and First Aid.

Quality: Ensure that all aspects of Quality within the area of responsibility are in accordance with local Quality procedures.

Requirements:

• Associate degree and/or Technical Certificate.
• Experience in support report writing, data analysis, problem-solving, mechanical calculations, leadership, and coaching skills.
• Experience working as part of an extended team within the manufacturing sector.

Preferred / Desirable:

• Experience in manufacturing in a Fast-Moving Consumer Goods Company.
• Experience as a team member within a project management team with awareness of project management tools.
• Two years manufacturing, mechanical or technical experience.
• Knowledge of structured text programming platforms.
• Knowledge of robotics and their control systems.