MAINTENANCE TECH II- 2nd SHIFT

Syracuse Sausage LLC; Ponder (TX); On-site; USD 28,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

Standard Meat Company in Texas seeks a Maintenance Tech II to support the maintenance team and ensure smooth operation of all plant systems. You will inspect equipment, perform maintenance tasks, and help maintain records and logs.

The role requires hands-on skills with hand and power tools, the ability to identify hazards, and a commitment to GMP and safety. This is an hourly, fulltime position with training on site.

Qualifications

• High school education or equivalent with related experience.
• Minimum 5 years direct or related maintenance experience.
• Ability to read schematics and perform basic electrical work.

Responsibilities

• Routinely inspect equipment to identify potential failures.
• Perform maintenance tasks to ensure smooth operation of all systems.
• Maintain required maintenance records and log daily notes.
• Operate equipment and tools safely according to GMP guidelines.
• Identify equipment issues that may pose safety hazards or food safety risks.

Skills

Equipment inspection

Preventive maintenance

Electrical troubleshooting

Pneumatic systems

Forklift operation

VFD testing

Schematic reading

Welding & fabrication

Safety compliance

Education

High school diploma

5+ years maintenance experience

Tools

Voltage Meter

Hand & power tools

Test instruments

Forklift

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 Title: Maintenance Tech II FLSA Status: Hourly Department: 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.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS/RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Routinely inspect equipment
• Able to identify potential equipment failure through routine inspection.
• Able to identify equipment issues that are an employee and/or a food safety hazard.
• Perform maintenance duties
• Perform preventive maintenance tasks as scheduled and/or assigned.
• Maintain operational ability and integrity of the equipment.
• Able to maintain areas associated with maintenance, to the level of requirements covered under the Master Sanitation.
• Operate Equipment
• Able to safely operate various hand tools, power tools, large shop tools, and test instruments such as Voltage Meter.
• Able to safely operate forklifts and electric pallet jacks.
• Maintain all required company & departmental records and documents
• Daily notes recorded in One-Note PM assignments/work orders
• Daily blade removal log
• Daily packaging machine tooling check
• Daily Refrigeration logs

Basic Job Requirements

• 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, Eyewash 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
• Electrical identification and repair (Plug, Relay, VFD, etc.)
• Motor/Gearbox identification and repair
• Schematic and pneumatic reading
• Tap and Die identification and utilization
• Advanced welding and fabrication
• Sound understanding of safety relays and circuits
• Testing of electrical devices (Motor, Brakes, Etc.)
• Building systems identification and operations and repairs (Boilers, Air Compressors, HVAC, Refrigeration, etc.)
• CAN BUS system identification and repairs
• Equipment Overhauls (Complete rebuilds of Electrical and Mechanical Systems)
• Advanced Refrigeration Training (Intro to Ammonia, Operator 1, Etc.)
• Advanced Electrical Troubleshooting (HMI, PLC, I-O Modules, Etc.)
• Design/Installation of Automated Systems
• Fire Alarm and Life Safety Systems
• Advanced Mechanical Rebuilds (High-Pressure Intensifier (80,000psi), Transmission, Etc.)

Miscellaneous Responsibilities

• Keep the work area clean and free of clutter and debris.
• Follow all food safety (GMP) and safety guidelines.
• Keep personal tools cleaned, maintained, and kept.
• Food Safety and Employee Safety Maintenance personnel shall have a thorough understanding of G.M.P.’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.
• Hard hats, steel toe boots or shoes, and hairnets shall be worn on plant premises.
• Clean frocks shall be worn in production and vinyl gloves as needed.
• Tools must be kept clean.
• Under no circumstances shall any equipment safety devices be bypassed at any time.
• Job assignments shall be made and coordinated by the Supervisor of Maintenance - either verbal, written memo, or listed on the weekly maintenance task list.

Essential Responsibilities Frequency % Of Time Routinely inspect equipment Always 10% Perform basic maintenance duties Always 85% Maintain all required records and Always 5% documents

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:

• High school education or a minimum of 2 years related experience or training Minimum of 5 years of direct or related maintenance experience

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Function Amount of Time None Under 1/3 1/3 to 2/3 Over 2/3 Stand X Walk X Sit X Use hands to finger, handle or feel X Reach with hands and arms X Climb or balance X Stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl X This job requires that weight be lifted or force be exerted as reflected below. Function Amount of Time None Under 1/3 1/3 to 2/3 Over 2/3 Up to 10 pounds X Up to 25 pounds X Up to 50 pounds X Up to 100 pounds X More than 100 pounds X

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

Cold Temperature: <40 F Cooler <0 F Freezer While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, moving mechanical parts, and extreme cold temperatures. The noise level in the work environment is moderate. Until properly trained, maintenance mechanics will not work on any equipment or building systems they have not been trained on. It is the responsibility of members of the maintenance team to ask for assistance and/or training on any tasks they are not qualified to perform.

We are people powered! If you want to build strong relationships, grow professionally and personally, and produce quality, you'll enjoy your career with us! Our name is Standard but our game is custom. We deliver beef, pork, and poultry processing and packaging solutions for the food service and retail industries. With highly automated facilities and a highly skilled workforce, we supply national and international restaurant chains—including casual, quick-service, and fast-casual restaurants—major supermarkets, and club stores with customized beef, pork, and poultry processing and packaging solutions. We are a further meat processing company that strives for excellence on every level!