Maintenance Tech Ii

Project LLC; Irving (TX); On-site; USD 30,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

Standard Meat Company is seeking a Maintenance Technician II to ensure reliability of facility equipment and utilities. The role emphasizes safety, quality, and productivity while collaborating with team members.

You will perform inspections, preventive maintenance, and repairs, while supporting automation and control system improvements. The position requires rigorous adherence to GMP and safety protocols.

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and mechanical systems.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic schematics.
• Knowledge of maintenance tools, appliances, and devices used for troubleshooting and repair.
• Strong problem-solving abilities, particularly in troubleshooting and root cause analysis.

Responsibilities

• Routinely inspect equipment and report failures or safety issues.
• Monitor automation system performance and report abnormalities.
• Perform preventative maintenance tasks as scheduled.
• Carrying out repairs to maintain equipment and machinery.
• Support installation and improvement of automation and control systems.
• Operate power tools, measuring instruments, welding systems safely.
• Safely operate forklifts and pallet jacks (Plant Certification required).
• Use CMMS to manage work orders and maintenance worksheets.
• Maintain equipment manuals in the Maintenance Library.
• Attend GMP and Safety meetings and ongoing training.
• Manage parts inventory to ensure supplies for maintenance.

Skills

Electrical systems

Hydraulic systems

Pneumatic systems

Mechanical fundamentals

Schematics reading

Troubleshooting

Maintenance tools

Tools

CMMS

Forklift operation

Job description

Can you cut it with the industry leaders in meat portioning and cooking? We're always looking for sharp minds and sure hands to join our family business. We are committed to maintaining a safe, diverse, and welcoming workplace for all.

Job Description

Job Title: Maintenance Tech II

FLSA Status: Hourly

Department: Maintenance

SUMMARY

The Maintenance Technician II plays a crucial role in ensuring the optimal performance and reliability of the facility's equipment, systems, and utilities. The position is responsible for performing routine inspections, preventive maintenance, repairs, and operating maintenance equipment. The technician works independently and collaboratively to meet departmental goals and company standards. They are committed to upholding high standards of safety, quality, and productivity, while maintaining positive relationships with customers and fellow team members.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS/RESPONSIBLITIES

Equipment Inspection and Maintenance

• Routinely inspect equipment to identify and report potential equipment failure or safety issues (personnel and/or food safety)
• Monitor automation system performance and report abnormalities that may impact production, safety, or equipment reliability.
• Perform preventative maintenance tasks for process equipment as scheduled or assigned.
• Carry out necessary repairs to maintain the operational integrity of equipment and machinery.
• Support the installation, startup, modification, and continuous improvement of automation and control systems.

Equipment Operation and Safety

• Operate various power tools, measuring instruments, welding systems, and other maintenance equipment in a safe manner.
• Safely operate forklifts, manual and electric pallet jacks (Plant Certification required).
• Ensure all operations comply with safety standards and protocols.

Document Maintenance and Record Keeping

• Use the Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) to create, update, and close work orders and preventive maintenance worksheets.
• Maintain and organize equipment manuals located within the Maintenance Library for reference.

Essential Responsibilities Frequency % Of Time

• Routinely inspect equipment Always 25%
• Perform maintenance duties Always 25%
• Operate equipment Always 25%
• Maintain all required records and Always 25%

Documents

Basic Job Requirements

• Requires general training (for each plant as well as department).
• Requires assembly and disassembly of equipment.
• Requires lubrication and filtration. (inspection, repair, and preventive maintenance)
• Requires utilities. (inspection, repair, and preventive maintenance)
• Requires technical fundamentals.
• Requires asset management. (inspection, repair, and preventive maintenance)
• Requires mechanical. (inspection, repair, and preventive maintenance)
• Requires mechanical schematic navigation. (mechanical / pneumatic / hydraulic)
• Requires electrical. (inspection, repair, and preventive maintenance)
• Requires electrical schematic navigation (controls / safety / VFD's)
• Requires fabrication.
• Requires tasks, that are assigned verbally, written or digitally by Maintenance Leadership to be completed as directed.

Other Responsibilities

• Attend GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices) and Safety meetings as required.
• Attend and participate in ongoing training related to the role.
• Contribute to the management of parts inventory to ensure adequate supplies for maintenance tasks.

Employee Safety

• Maintenance personnel shall have a thorough understanding of GMP's and follow accordingly.
• Maintenance personnel shall have a thorough understanding of Standard Meat Company's Maintenance Program, Safety programs and all Company policies and follow accordingly.
• Appropriate personal safety equipment must be used at all times.
• Steel toe boots or shoes shall be worn on plant premises.
• Maintenance personnel shall maintain the integrity and cleanness of personal tools and company tools.
• Maintenance personnel shall, under no circumstances, bypass equipment safety devices.
• Job assignments shall be made and coordinated by the Supervisor of Maintenance - either verbal, written memo or listed on the weekly maintenance task list through the use of the CMMS.

QUALIFICATIONS FOR MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN II

Technical Knowledge and Skills

• Strong understanding of electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and mechanical systems.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic schematics.
• Knowledge of maintenance tools, appliances, and devices used for troubleshooting and repair.
• Strong problem-solving abilities, particularly in troubleshooting and root cause analysis.

Maintenance and Repair Skills

• Expertise in identifying and replacing air filters, V-belts, light bulbs, and basic plumbing components (e.g., water closets, sinks, fittings).
• Familiarity with inspection and maintenance of facility safety devices (e.g., fire extinguishers, eyewash stations).
• Ability to