Maintenance Tech II

Daybreak Foods, Inc.; Long Prairie (MN); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Daybreak Foods, Inc. seeks a Maintenance Technician for our egg processing facility. The role involves completing minor to major equipment repairs during non-production and production times to keep operations running smoothly.

Responsibilities include diagnosing malfunctions, dismantling equipment, performing preventive maintenance, and ensuring hygiene after maintenance. Candidates should have a high school diploma, maintenance certification or equivalent, and safety training; food

Qualifications

• Minimum of high school diploma or equivalent.
• Maintenance certification or related experience preferred.
• Must obtain First Aid/CPR certification.
• Previous maintenance experience required; food manufacturing experience desirable.
• Safety programs and processes such as Confined Space, LOTO, Hazcom, Hot Work, Electrical Safety, etc.

Responsibilities

• Inspect, operate and test machinery to diagnose malfunctions.
• Dismantle machines to access defective parts and perform repairs.
• Maintain and repair food processing equipment.
• Perform preventative maintenance on motors, bearings and belts; replace filters.
• Handle general maintenance tasks including plumbing and electrical work.
• Document all maintenance performed for Preventive Maintenance tracking.
• Notify supervisor of parts needs and when repairs affect operations.
• Ensure hygiene and sanitation after maintenance before operations resume.
• Fabricate and weld as needed for repairs and upgrades.
• Troubleshoot, diagnose and repair equipment using test instruments.
• Repair electrical equipment and maintain frequency drives/inverters.
• Initiate purchase orders for parts and machines.
• Complete work orders and document tasks in PM programs.
• Operate and maintain boiler and monitor chemical usage.
• Operate ammonia/glycol refrigeration systems and maintain records.
• Assess production schedules and estimate worker hours.

Skills

Machinery diagnosis

Electrical troubleshooting

Pneumatics

Power transmission

Forklifts

Preventive maintenance

Education

High school diploma

Maintenance certification or equivalent

First Aid/CPR certification

Food manufacturing experience desirable

Tools

Voltmeter

Clamp-on Ammeter

Pneumatic controls

Frequency drives/inverters

PM software

Job description

This position is a Maintenance Technician in an egg processing facility. The purpose of this position is to complete minor to major equipment repairs during non-production and production times of the day.

Key Responsibilities

• Inspect, operate and test machinery and equipment to diagnose machine malfunctions
• Dismantle machines, equipment or devices to access and remove defective parts to conduct repairs
• Maintain food processing equipment
• Perform preventative maintenance on equipment, such as; inspecting motors, bearings, belts, fluid levels and replacing filters
• Perform general maintenance tasks to include; plumbing, electrical wiring, installation of new equipment and parts
• Document all maintenance performed including preventative maintenance
• Identify any required parts needed and notify supervisor
• Ensure facility supervisors are notified when maintenance or repairs are to be undertaken in any food handling area
• Remove all tools and debris from any maintenance activity once it has been completed. Notify appropriate personnel of completion so appropriate hygiene and sanitation can be performed before commencement of facility operations.
• Fabrication and welding as needed for plant repairs and upgrades
• Troubleshoot, diagnose and repair equipment.
• Uses various test equipment, such as voltmeter and clamp-on amp meter for troubleshooting and calibration. Also uses pneumatic controls and devices for building and troubleshooting equipment.
• Repairs electrical equipment. Maintains and repairs electronic, Frequency drives/inverters.
• Performs cost justification of equipment and process changes.
• Initiates purchase order for parts and machines.
• Completes scheduled/unscheduled work orders and thoroughly documents work performed for tracking in Preventive Maintenance programs.
• Operates and maintains boiler. Maintains records for boiler and monitors chemical usage.
• Operates and maintains ammonia/glycol refrigeration. Maintains records.
• Studies production schedules and estimates worker hour requirements for completion of job assignment.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or Experience

• Minimum of high school diploma
• Maintenance certification or equivalent experience
• Must be able to obtain First Aid/CPR certification
• Previous experience in maintenance is required. Experience in Food Manufacturing or Processing very desirable
• Safety programs and processes, such as Confined Space, LOTO, Hazcom, Hot Work, Electrical Safety, etc.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance
• Strong ability to work alone or with little supervision
• Ability to determine causes of operating errors and be able to resolve them
• Ability to identify complex problems and review related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions
• Strong knowledge in Pneumatics, and Power Transmission are required
• Knowledge of, electrical troubleshooting, computers, and fork lifts
• Knowledge in electrical and electronics including frequency drives and inverters, generators, computers and PM Software desired

Physical Demands

Stand and walk constantly; grip, grasp, push, pull, reach, bend, stoop, lift up to 10 pounds frequently; sit, climb, lift up to 50 pounds occasionally.

Frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts and water, and chemicals. Temperature is regulated for operations standards. Cooler temperatures occur in specific areas. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Proper personal protective equipment will be required during certain working conditions. Employees are required to comply with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP’s) due to working in a food manufacturing environment (hairnets, clean clothes, etc.).

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