Maintenance Technician - Food Processing Plant

Saputo Cheese USA, Inc.; Reedsburg (WI); On-site; USD 39,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career development

Competitive benefits

Community involvement

Job summary

Saputo Cheese USA Inc. is seeking a Maintenance Technician to perform basic maintenance on manufacturing equipment across the plant, troubleshoot electrical, mechanical, hydraulic and pneumatic systems, and support safety and GMP practices.

This role involves working with operators to improve line efficiency and maintaining equipment uptime. The ideal candidate has fundamental knowledge of electrical and mechanical systems, with basic PLC and welding skills, and the ability to read diagrams and

Qualifications

• Fundamental knowledge of electrical, mechanical, hydraulic and pneumatic concepts and equipment.
• Fundamental knowledge of refrigeration and boilers, desirable.
• Knowledge of food safety and GMP.
• Basic welding skills.
• Basic knowledge of PLCs.
• Basic skills in calculating mathematical equations and formulas.
• Basic ability to interpret blueprints, electrical diagrams and engineering drawings.
• Ability to read, write and speak in a proficient manner and communicate effectively.

Responsibilities

• Perform basic maintenance activities on all manufacturing process equipment in all areas of the plant.
• Perform basic troubleshoot electrical, mechanical, hydraulic and/or pneumatic production and/or packaging equipment as assigned.
• Perform basic preventative maintenance on plant machinery and equipment.
• Perform basic adjustments to machinery and work with machine operators on problems to improve quality and efficiency of the lines on every changeover.
• Monitor the production/packaging lines and report any abnormal conditions of the machines to the appropriate individuals (Plant Manager, Supervisor, etc.).
• Monitor and maintain in optimal operational condition all safety features and systems on the machinery and equipment.
• Communicate effectively with all employees, supervisors and managers in troubleshooting equipment to ensure minimal equipment downtime and peak equipment efficiency.
• Adhere to food safety guidelines, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), and all safety procedures and policies consistently.
• Attend and participate in departmental meetings and any other vital employee meetings.
• Monitor and assist in maintaining parts inventory
• Perform other miscellaneous duties and tasks related to this position.
• Work with A and B level Mechanics to gain knowledge and experience to advance.

Job description

Saputo Cheese USA Inc. is seeking a Maintenance Technician to perform basic maintenance on manufacturing equipment across the plant, troubleshoot electrical, mechanical, hydraulic and pneumatic systems, and support safety and GMP practices.

This role involves working with operators to improve line efficiency and maintaining equipment uptime. The ideal candidate has fundamental knowledge of electrical and mechanical systems, with basic PLC and welding skills, and the ability to read diagrams and