MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN 1ST SHIFT

GTR Link; West Point (MS); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Peco Foods, Inc. in West Point, MS is seeking a maintenance technician to troubleshoot, overhaul, repair and maintain plant machinery.

The role requires performing routine preventive maintenance and repairs, setting up and operating production equipment, and ensuring paperwork is completed according to plant policies. Candidates should be able to identify anomalies and follow lock-out/tag-out procedures daily.

Qualifications

• Previous maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Basic knowledge of mechanical power transmission; hydraulics and pneumatics.
• Thorough knowledge of requirements to safely troubleshoot and repair machinery.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot, overhaul, repair and maintain machinery in the plant.
• Perform routine preventative maintenance and repairs on plant equipment.
• Set up, operate, adjust, and maintain production equipment.
• Complete required paperwork and report abnormal situations to supervision.

Skills

Maintenance experience

Mechanical knowledge

Hydraulics & pneumatics

Troubleshooting

Safety procedures

Tools

Lock-out/Tag-out procedures

Job description

Description

• Must be able to troubleshoot, overhaul, repair and maintain machinery.
• Proficient in total plant knowledge, including both layout and equipment.
• Exhibit a high level of proficiency in assigned area, and possess working knowledge in all areas of the plant.
• Perform routine preventative maintenance and make repairs as needed to plant equipment.
• Practice correct Lock-out / Tag-out procedures on a daily basis.
• Be able to set up, operate, adjust, and maintain production equipment.
• Know and complete necessary paperwork associated with machinery and job duties.
• Identify and report any suspicious or abnormal situations to their immediate supervisor or plant management official such as product tampering, unauthorized employees in restricted area, and equipment malfunction that may put product wholesomeness at stake.
• Know and comply with written plant policies and procedures.
• Must exhibit the Peco-Pocahontas values: Safety, Teamwork, Mutual Respect, Accountability, and Honesty.
• Must be dependable.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Complete required craft training.
• Willing to learn and train in all areas of the plant.
• Responsible to specification compliance of all WIP issued to the cooler.

Job Qualifications and Requirements:

• Previous maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Basic knowledge of mechanical power transmission; hydraulics and pneumatics.
• Thorough knowledge of requirements to safely troubleshoot and repair machinery.

Physical Demands:

This job description is not a comprehensive list of duties or responsibilities that may be required of the employee. Management may change or add duties and responsibilities at any time without notice.

• Must be able to stand/walk 100% of the work day.
• Gripping and repetitive use of hands.
• Must be able to bend, stoop, and climb steps.
• Must be comfortable working in organic conditions.

Location:

West Point, MS

EOE/M/F/D/V

Peco Foods, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.