Maintenance Tech II

Post Holdings Inc.; United States; On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Bob Evans Farms, Inc. is seeking an experienced maintenance technician to perform advanced mechanical maintenance in our Idaho facility. You will preventively maintain complex equipment, install and troubleshoot systems, and ensure safety and production continuity.

The role requires basic electrical/mechanical knowledge, PLC troubleshooting, welding, and HVAC/plumbing skills, with potential overtime and travel as needed.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED is required; 3+ years industrial equipment experience preferred.
• Basic electrical/mechanical knowledge and ability to read schematics.
• Welding, boiler safety, and plumbing/HVAC knowledge are desirable.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventative and predictive maintenance on complex mechanical equipment.
• Install, replace, and troubleshoot mechanical and distribution systems with minimal supervision.
• Dismantle machinery and repair electrical or mechanical parts; follow safety codes.
• Inspect equipment daily and support production startup and coverage tasks.
• Troubleshoot PLC, electrical, mechanical, pneumatic or hydraulic components.

Skills

Electrical knowledge

PLC troubleshooting

Boiler safety

Welding (basic)

Plumbing & HVAC

Lock-out/Tag-out

Hydraulic/pneumatic equipment

Safety procedures

Reading technical docs

Problem solving

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Welding equipment

HVAC tooling

PLC test gear

Job description

**Brand:** Bob Evans Farms

**Categories:** Operations Production

**Locations:** Rigby, Idaho

**Position Type:** Regular Full-Time

**Remote Eligible:** No

**Req ID:** 31148

Business Unit Overview

About Bob Evans Farms, Inc.

For over 75 years, Bob Evans Farms has delivered delicious, quick-to-table, farm-inspired food that makes mealtime a little bit easier and a lot more delicious. We're proud to be the No. 1-selling refrigerated dinner sides*, including many varieties of wholesome, feel-good favorites such as mashed potatoes and macaroni & cheese, sold in grocery stores across the country. We're also a leading producer and distributor of sausage and egg products including liquid eggs. In addition to our flagship Bob Evans ® brand, our product portfolio includes Simply Potatoes ® , Egg Beaters ® and Owens ® Sausage. Bob Evans Farms is based in Columbus, Ohio, and is owned by Post Holdings, Inc., a consumer-packaged goods holding company. For more information about Bob Evans Farms, Inc., visit www.bobevansgrocery.com .

Responsibilities

This position is responsible for performing a variety of advanced mechanical maintenance service to support the plant facility. Takes a proactive approach to prevent repairs, and will install, replace and troubleshoot complex mechanical equipment and distribution systems with minimum supervision. Uses hand tools and testing instruments. Dismantles machinery and replaces defective electrical or mechanical parts. Performs all work in accordance with established safety procedures. Inspects completed work for conformance with requirements of local building and safety codes.

• 1. Performs preventative and predictive maintenance on complex mechanical equipment and distribution systems.
• 1. Fabricates and assembles equipment which may entail welding, cutting and pipe fitting.
• 1. Performs emergency repairs on process equipment.
• 1. Inspects facility equipment on a daily basis performing various production startup and coverage tasks.
• 1. Trouble-shoots any repairs PLC, electrical, mechanical, pneumatic or hydraulic components.
• 1. Uses prints, specifications, follows verbal instructions to make repairs to ordinary plumbing and electrical systems. Installs and threads pipe, performs soldering and cutting.
• 1. Assists in the installation of equipment.
• 1. Cleans and lubricates parts, equipment, and machinery.
• 1. Follow all food safety principles pertinent to your position as specified by the Quality Practitioner.
• 1. All food safety and human safety concerns need to be reported to appropriate personnel such as QA technician, Safety Manager, Ops Manager, etc
• 1. All other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• + Basic electrical/mechanical knowledge required. Must be familiar with electrical schematics.
• + Working fundamentals of troubleshooting PLC's.
• + Basic boiler safety knowledge.
• + Basic welding, sanitary tig, Stick and Mig welding.
• + Basic plumbing and HVAC knowledge.
• + Understanding of basic lock-out, tag-out procedures.
• + Requires a good understanding of hydraulic/pneumatic equipment.
• + Requires judgment to make decisions regarding sequence of maintenance operations to be performed within the limits of standard practice.
• + Ability to work in somewhat disagreeable conditions, dust, noise, fumes and vibrations.
• + Ability to work overtime as require
• + Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals.
• + Ability to use thinking and reasoning to solve a problem.
• + Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.

Education/Experience:

• + High School diploma or G.E.D required: A minimum of three or more year's industrial equipment experience required.

Qualification Requirements:

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. Some travel may be required.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.This position requires sitting and climbing or balancing under 1/3 of the time. Will be walking and stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling 1/3 to 2/3 of the time, and standing, using hands to finger, handle, or feel, reaching with hands and arms and talking or hearing over 2/3 of the time. Must be able to lift weights ranging from 10 to more than 100 pounds under 1/3 of the time.This position is responsible for performing a variety of advanced mechanical maintenance service to support the plant facility. Takes a proac