MAINTENANCE TECH I

Standard Meat LLC; Texas; On-site; USD 30,307 - 41,328; Full time

Job summary

Standard Meat LLC is seeking a Maintenance Tech I to support the maintenance team in monitoring building systems, performing preventive maintenance, and carrying out repairs. The role requires compliance with GMP and safety guidelines, with overtime and weekend shifts as needed.

Responsibilities include routine inspections, equipment issue identification, and safe operation of hand tools, power tools, forklifts, and pallet jacks. High school education or 2+ years related experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Basic understanding of electrical, hydraulic and other systems.
• Basic schematic reading.
• Working knowledge of tools, common appliances, and devices.
• Written and verbal communication skills.
• Basic problem-solving skills.
• Air filter identification and replacement.
• V-belt identification and replacement.
• Light bulb identification and replacement.
• Basic plumbing identification and repair (water closet, sinks, fittings, pipe threading, etc.).
• Door repair (seals, handles, etc.).
• Inspection of facility safety devices (fire extinguisher, eye wash station, etc.).
• Maintain building and grounds.
• Oil identification and change.
• Bearings identification, lubrication, and repair.
• Conveyor belt identification and repair.
• Pneumatic hose identification and repair.
• Process equipment assembly.
• Basic electrical identification and repair (plug, relay, VFD, etc.).
• Motor/gearbox identification and repair.
• Tap and die identification and utilization.

Responsibilities

• Routinely inspect equipment.
• Identify potential equipment failure through routine inspection.
• Identify equipment issues that are an employee and/or a food safety hazard.
• Perform preventive maintenance tasks as scheduled and/or assigned.
• Maintain operational ability and integrity of equipment.
• Maintain areas associated with maintenance to the level of requirements covered under the Master Sanitation.
• Safely operate various hand tools, power tools, large shop tools, and test instruments such as voltmeter.
• Safely operate forklifts and electric pallet jacks.
• Maintain all required company and departmental records and documents: daily notes recorded in One-Note PM assignments/work orders, daily blade removal log.
• Keep work area clean and free of clutter and debris.
• Follow all food safety (GMP) and safety guidelines.
• Keep personal tools cleaned, maintained and organized.
• Use appropriate personal safety equipment at all times: hard hats, steel toe boots or shoes, hair nets, clean frocks in production and vinyl gloves as needed; ensure tools are kept clean.

Skills

Electrical basics

Schematic reading

Tools knowledge

Communication skills

Problem solving

Facility safety

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

2+ years related experience

Tools

Voltmeter

Forklift

Pallet jack

Shop tools

Job description

Job Title: Maintenance Tech I

FLSA Status: Hourly

Department: Saginaw Maintenance

SUMMARY

As a valuable member of the Maintenance Team, a Maintenance Technician I will assist other members of the maintenance team in assuring smooth operation of all Standard Meat building systems. Duties will include equipment/building system monitoring, preventive maintenance, and repair. Shifts, starting times and workdays will always be determined by production scheduling and coordinated by maintenance supervision to provide adequate coverage of all affected areas. Good attendance and must be available to work overtime and weekends as needed.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS/RESPONSIBILITIES

• Routinely inspect equipment.
• Identify potential equipment failure through routine inspection.
• Identify equipment issues that are an employee and/or a food safety hazard.
• Perform preventive maintenance tasks as scheduled and/or assigned.
• Maintain operational ability and integrity of equipment.
• Maintain areas associated with maintenance to the level of requirements covered under the Master Sanitation.
• Safely operate various hand tools, power tools, large shop tools, and test instruments such as voltmeter.
• Safely operate forklifts and electric pallet jacks.
• Maintain all required company and departmental records and documents: daily notes recorded in One-Note PM assignments/work orders, daily blade removal log.
• Keep work area clean and free of clutter and debris.
• Follow all food safety (GMP) and safety guidelines.
• Keep personal tools cleaned, maintained and organized.
• Use appropriate personal safety equipment at all times: hard hats, steel toe boots or shoes, hair nets, clean frocks in production and vinyl gloves as needed; ensure tools are kept clean.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Basic understanding of electrical, hydraulic and other systems.
• Basic schematic reading.
• Working knowledge of tools, common appliances, and devices.
• Written and verbal communication skills.
• Basic problem‑solving skills.
• Air filter identification and replacement.
• V-belt identification and replacement.
• Light bulb identification and replacement.
• Basic plumbing identification and repair (water closet, sinks, fittings, pipe threading, etc.).
• Door repair (seals, handles, etc.).
• Inspection of facility safety devices (fire extinguisher, eye wash station, etc.).
• Maintain building and grounds.
• Oil identification and change.
• Bearings identification, lubrication, and repair.
• Conveyor belt identification and repair.
• Pneumatic hose identification and repair.
• Process equipment assembly.
• Basic electrical identification and repair (plug, relay, VFD, etc.).
• Motor/gearbox identification and repair.
• Tap and die identification and utilization.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE

High school education or minimum of 2 years related experience or training.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Standing, walking, and sitting for a portion of the shift, typically 1/3 to 2/3 of the time. Use hands to finger, handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. Weight lifting: up to 10 lb at 1/3 of the time, up to 25 lb at 1/3‑2/3 of the time, up to 50 lb at 1/3‑2/3 of the time, up to 100 lb at over 2/3 of the time.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Cold temperature: less than 40°F, cooler less than 0°F, freezer. Employees are regularly exposed to wet or humid conditions, moving mechanical parts, and extreme cold temperature. Noise level is moderate. Maintenance mechanics must be properly trained for equipment they work on, and must seek assistance or training when tasks are beyond their qualification.

NOTE: This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) incumbent in this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job‑related instructions and to perform any other job‑related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments. All duties and responsibilities are essential functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. To perform this job successfully, the incumbents will possess the skills, aptitudes, and abilities to perform each duty proficiently. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health or safety of themselves or others. The requirements listed in this document are the minimum levels of knowledge, skills, or abilities. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an “at will” relationship.

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