Industrial Maintenance Technician – Food Processing Plant

Smucker Fruit Processing Co; Grandview (MO); On-site; USD 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare (medical, dental, vision)

401(k) with company match

Paid vacation and holidays

Paid sick leave

Annual bonus

Job summary

The J.M. Smucker Company is seeking a Maintenance Technician in Grandview, WA to ensure continuous operation of our production facility.

You will maintain, troubleshoot and repair processing equipment and facilities safely, reliably and efficiently. Responsibilities include troubleshooting electrical systems and PLCs, performing quality repairs to minimize downtime, installing and servicing equipment, following safety procedures, and maintaining accurate documentation.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Minimum 3–5 years experience with repair and maintenance of industrial mechanical systems.
• Experience with Electrical/Process Control systems.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Strong organizational, critical-thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Math skills – measuring materials and equipment settings for machine adjustments and setup.
• Must possess basic computer skills (Outlook, Excel, Word).
• Self-motivated and able to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Ability to qualify as key element owner of a safety system.
• Ability to work any shift.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot electrical systems, control circuits and PLC components.
• Safely complete quality repairs of all equipment in facility while minimizing downtime.
• Identify and correct potential problems to prevent breakdowns and losses.
• Install, troubleshoot and repair production and facility equipment throughout all areas of the plant.
• Observe process equipment to suggest changes or modifications on process machinery to help improve efficiencies.
• Troubleshoot equipment related problems and train/assist production technicians in accomplishing task.
• Complete all work in a safe and quality manner, ensuring policies, regulations and standards are followed.
• Understand and follow safety procedures, including use of PPE, lock-out/tag-out, confined space permits, hot work permits.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Electrical

PLC

Communication

Math

Computer Skills

Independent Work

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

The J.M. Smucker Company is seeking a Maintenance Technician in Grandview, WA to ensure continuous operation of our production facility.

You will maintain, troubleshoot and repair processing equipment and facilities safely, reliably and efficiently. Responsibilities include troubleshooting electrical systems and PLCs, performing quality repairs to minimize downtime, installing and servicing equipment, following safety procedures, and maintaining accurate documentation.