Maintenance Technician

The J.M. Smucker Company; Arkadelphia (AR); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

The J.M. Smucker Company in Arkadelphia, Arkansas is looking for a Technical Mechanic responsible for maintaining critical machinery and systems in a fast-paced bakery environment. The ideal candidate will have strong electromechanical skills and a commitment to safety and quality.

Responsibilities include inspection and repair of automated systems, preventative maintenance, and compliance with food safety regulations. A high school diploma and relevant experience are required. Additional skills in welding and electrical diagnostics are a plus.

Qualifications

• 5 years of manufacturing, commercial, or industrial experience.
• 3 years of experience relating to mechanical devices and systems.
• 1 year of experience in electrical diagnostics and troubleshooting.

Responsibilities

• Inspect, diagnose, and repair complex automated machinery.
• Perform preventative maintenance and maximize equipment performance.
• Engage in emergency troubleshooting and repairs of machinery.

Skills

Mechanical systems proficiency

Electrical diagnostics

Pneumatic systems

Troubleshooting skills

Forklift operation

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Multimeters

Welding equipment

Machining tools

Job description

The Technical Mechanic will provide support to the facility in the mechanical, pneumatic, and electrical disciplines. The scope of work includes batch, continuous processes, packaging, and miscellaneous auxiliary systems. The individual will work with PLC technicians, operations, safety, and QA personnel to help deliver the site's business objectives utilizing their electromechanical skills to contribute.

Key Responsibilities

• Inspection, diagnostics, and repairs of complex automated machinery in a just-in-time environment.
• Performs preventative maintenance activities and work orders in a timely manner to maximize performance of plant equipment.
• Performs tasks involving but not limited to mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems.
• Responsible for emergency troubleshooting, repairs, and replacement of faulty machine components.
• Maintenance of plant facilities and auxiliary systems.
• Become engaged and motivated member of small maintenance team that is critical to bakery operations.
• Improves and modifies preventative maintenance activities as appropriate.
• Responsible for the manufacture of consumer foods which comply with all food safety, quality, and regulatory requirements.
• Understands and supports company safety policies while performing work related activities in a safe manner.
• Recognizes unsafe working conditions, coaches peers, and suggests new safety standards as appropriate.
• Understands, follows, and improves various documented standards in a Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) work environment.
• Coaches other team members on core mechanical skills, machine functionality, defect identification, and equipment repair.
• Utilizes drawings, prints, and instruction manuals to determine proper steps to be taken for equipment maintenance tasks.
• Safe working practices including LOTO, proper PPE usage, and procedure development.
• Employee must have the ability to sit, stand, walk, kneel, squat, bend, reach, push, pull, twist, crawl, climb stairs/ladders, and be able to lift to a maximum of 50 pounds.
• Project work and other duties as assigned.

Minimum Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED.
• 5 years of manufacturing, commercial, or industrial experience.
• 3 years of experience relating to mechanical devices and systems.
• 1 year of experience including electrical diagnostics and troubleshooting.

Additional Skills and Experience

• Arkansas Boiler Operator License.
• Industrial Electricity or related coursework.
• Wastewater license.
• Skills in welding, machining, or metal fabricating.
• Ability to safely operate forklift or other powered industrial vehicles.
• Electrical troubleshooting skills utilizing multimeters, megohmmeters, and electrical theory.
• Understanding of mechanical devices and concepts.
• Ability to work independently and in a team atmosphere.

We are an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, transgender status, marital status, familial status, disability, genetic information, protected veteran/military status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local law.