Maintenance Technician First Shift

DeKalb Health; Lincoln (NE); On-site; USD 37,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Universal Pure in Lincoln, NE is hiring a Maintenance Technician for 1st shift (Mon–Fri, 6:00 AM–2:00 PM). You will assist in facilities maintenance, service high-pressure pasteurization equipment, and keep production ready.

Responsibilities include troubleshooting AC/DC controls, repairing mechanical and pneumatic systems, performing preventive maintenance on conveyors, HVAC, pumps, and ensuring safety and document control.

Qualifications

• Requires a 4-year degree.
• Minimum 5 years of manufacturing experience.
• Must be able to communicate effectively in English.
• Welding experience preferred but not required.
• Willing to work varying schedules and adapt to location changes.
• Ability to perform basic math and read schematics.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot, adjust, and replace AC and DC electrical equipment such as controls, proximity sensors, fuses, motor starters, relays, switches, and timers.
• Repair and maintain high-pressure pasteurization equipment.
• Inspect, troubleshoot, repair, and/or replace mechanical components such as motors, drive chains, sprockets, sheaves, pulleys, rollers, conveyor belts, bearings, and transfer plates.
• Inspect, troubleshoot, repair and/or replace pneumatic equipment such as hydronic and hydraulic seals, high pressure components, air compressors, pumps, hoses and cylinders.
• Perform preventative maintenance inspections of plant equipment such as conveyors, water heaters, HVAC, water pumps, heat exchangers, evaporators, fans and powered industrial equipment.
• Adherence to the facility's Document Control Policy following completion of training.
• Follow health, safety, and cleanliness standards
• Excellent attendance and punctuality for an hourly role
• Handle any minor tasks related to the duties of the position
• On-call ability as needed
• Provides report information to the leadership team

Job description

Base Pay $27.00 - $32.00 / Hour

• Employee Type Full Time
• Required Degree 4 Year Degree

Contact information

• Email [e-mail]

Description

The Maintenance Technician is responsible for assisting in the maintenance of the following, including but not limited to facilities maintenance, Powered Industrial Equipment, and stationery equipment. The Maintenance Technician collaborates with the Production to ensure the equipment is ready to go.

1st Shift Available: Monday-Friday, 6:00 AM-2:00 PM.

Major tasks, responsibilities, and key accountabilities:

• Troubleshoot, adjust, and replace AC and DC electrical equipment such as controls, proximity sensors, fuses, motor starters, relays, switches, and timers.
• Repair and maintain high-pressure pasteurization equipment.
• Inspect, troubleshoot, repair, and/or replace mechanical components such as motors, drive chains, sprockets, sheaves, pulleys, rollers, conveyor belts, bearings, and transfer plates.
• Inspect, troubleshoot, repair and/or replace pneumatic equipment such as hydronic and hydraulic seals, high pressure components, air compressors, pumps, hoses and cylinders.
• Perform preventative maintenance inspections of plant equipment such as conveyors, water heaters, HVAC, water pumps, heat exchangers, evaporators, fans and powered industrial equipment.
• Adherence to the facility's Document Control Policy following completion of training.
• Follow health, safety, and cleanliness standards
• Excellent attendance and punctuality for an hourly role
• Handle any minor tasks related to the duties of the position

Additional Responsibilities:

• On-call ability as needed
• Provides report information to the leadership team

Preferred Qualifications:

• Possesses a bachelor's degree from an accredited university
• Minimum 5 yrs experience in Manufacturing

Qualifications:

• Welding Experience preferred but not required
• Must have flexibility with work schedule and job duties when the location environment changes.
• Attention to detail and commitment to accuracy
• Ability to perform basic mathematical calculations
• Ability to communicate effectively in English (speak, read, and write)
• Ability to balance productivity, quality, and safety
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to prioritize and perform position responsibilities accurately and to deadline.

Working Conditions

• Within a manufacturing, warehousing, and production type facility. Must be able to withstand cold temperatures.
• Considerable physical activity. Requires heavy physical work; heavy lifting, pushing, or pulling required of objects up to 50 pounds.
• Physical work is a primary part (more than 70%) of the job.
• The work environment involves some exposure to hazards or physical risks, which require following basic safety precautions.
• Work may involve potential exposure to unusual elements, such as extreme temperatures, dirt, dust, fumes, smoke, unpleasant odors, and/or loud noises.

Hourly Employees

Universal Pure facilities may process, pack, and store products containing allergenic food ingredients as referenced by FDA, team members who may come in direct contact, must be able to work with these ingredients.

The job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.

Universal Pure Is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer