MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN 1ST SHIFT

Ultipro; West Point, Northern (MS, KY); On-site; USD 40,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Peco Foods, Inc. in West Point, MS is seeking a maintenance technician to troubleshoot, overhaul, repair and maintain plant machinery. This on-site role requires strong knowledge of mechanical systems and adherence to safety procedures.

You will perform preventive maintenance, set up and operate production equipment, and complete required paperwork. The position emphasizes reliability, teamwork, and willingness to learn across plant areas.

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

• 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.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Machinery maintenance

Preventive maintenance

Lock-out/Tag-out

Mechanical power transmission

Hydraulics

Pneumatics

Job 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.

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