MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN II

Butterball; Mount Olive (NC); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food processing company in Mount Olive, NC, seeks an experienced maintenance technician for multi-craft tasks, including troubleshooting and performing preventive maintenance on equipment. The ideal candidate will have at least 2 years of prior experience in a maintenance role and possess a High School Diploma or equivalent. Responsibilities include ensuring optimal equipment performance while adhering to safety protocols. Opportunities for continuous improvement and training are also part of this key position.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of previous experience in a maintenance discipline.
• High School Diploma or GED preferred; a maintenance certification is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform troubleshooting and repairs on various equipment.
• Conduct preventive maintenance tasks on equipment.

Skills

Troubleshooting malfunctions

Effective communication

Independent decision making

Basic mathematical skills

Ability to lift 50 pounds

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Certificate/Diploma in Industrial Maintenance

Tools

Welding equipment (MIG, TIG, stick)

Mill/lathe machine

Plumbing tools

Job description

Key Responsibilities

• Performs a wide range of complex tasks involving electrical, electronics, pneumatics, hydraulics, welding, and fabrication of repair parts necessary to keep our equipment and process operating optimally. This is a multi-craft role requiring the ability to learn and stay current with the technical needs of our equipment/plant.
• Troubleshoots and repairs various pieces of equipment using several diagnostic skills/tools (ladder logic, volt meters, etc.).
• Performs preventive maintenance tasks ranging from lubricating wear points to changing out blades.
• Tears down and reassembles equipment in support of our food safety initiatives.
• Supports and provides training to other IMTs, Machine Operators and Production Associates in the proper running and completion of preventive maintenance tasks.
• Interprets specifications, blueprints, schematics, and work orders in performing duties.
• Suggets changes in processes to increase equipment uptime (reliability) while ensuring it is operating at optimal levels. Is committed to continuous improvement.
• Acts in a manner that is consistent with Butterball’s core values. Must be able to work in both teams and on an individual basis in performing this role. Must be self-directed and focused on utilizing time efficiently.
• Utilizes and adheres to various company policies to include safety and food safety regulations.
• Accurately tracks work assignments (time), accounts for parts and completes required paperwork.
• Acts as backfill in operating production equipment on an as needed basis.
• Responsible for performing all duties as assigned by management.
• Regular attendance is an essential function of the position.

Minimum Qualifications (Education & Experience)

• 2 years of previous experience working in at least one maintenance discipline
• High School Diploma or GED preferred
• Certificate/Diploma in Industrial Maintenance or similar area strongly preferred.

Essential Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Follow diagrams, operation manuals, manufacturing instructions and troubleshooting malfunctions
• Communicate with all levels in organization
• Ability to work independently to make decisions with minimal supervision
• Ability to read and understand written instructions
• Good Communication
• Basic Mathematical Skills
• Ability to lift to 50 pounds

Preferred Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Weld equipment and parts using mig, tig, and stick methods.
• Perform mill/lathe work as needed.
• Perform plumbing work as needed.
• Bilingual English/Spanish preferred

Physical Demands

• While performing the duties of this job, an IMT is frequently required to stand, walk, have hands/finger dexterity, reach with hands/arms, stoop, crouch, kneel, crawl, climb, speak and hear.
• The IMT is occasionally required to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

Working Conditions & Travel Requirements

• Work is performed in a food processing plant with a high noise level, storage coolers/facilities.
• Work assignments may range across the entirety of the plant complex, including non-refrigerated and refrigerated areas, with temperatures that range from -20 degrees Fahrenheit to 90+ degrees Fahrenheit.
• Position requires working around processing plant equipment.
• Must wear the required PPE to include steel toe shoes, safety glasses, hardhat, safety vest, gloves, and hearing protection.
• The noise level of the office environment is usually moderate; the noise level in the manufacturing environment may exceed 85 DBA and require hearing protection.
• May work with raw and/or cooked meat.

Disclaimer

We embrace equal opportunity employment. Butterball is committed to the fair and impartial treatment of all employees and applicants for employment without regard to gender, age, race, religion, color, national origin, physical or mental disability, military/veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, genetic information, marital status, parental status, pregnancy, or any other status protected by law.

This position is deemed Safety Sensitive for purposes of Butterball’s Drug/Alcohol Screening & Testing Policy. Details will be provided to individuals who receive a conditional job offer, or upon request.

The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees and are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of what is required of personnel so classified. Furthermore, they do not imply or establish a contract for employment and are subject to change at the discretion of the employer.