Manufacturing Maintenance Technician - M-F 2nd Shift

Bel; Little Chute (WI); On-site; USD 30,307 - 44,083; Full time

Job summary

Bel Brands USA is seeking a Maintenance Technician to perform preventative and corrective maintenance on plant equipment, install and replace parts, and assist with electrical tasks under supervision.

Ideal candidates have at least 2 years in mechanical maintenance, experience reading drawings, familiarity with SAP TEMPO, and a commitment to safety and quality in a fast-paced dairy manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years in mechanical maintenance.
• Electrical, plumbing, fabrication experience preferred.
• Ability to read drawings and work from schematics.
• Familiarity with SAP TEMPO and MS Office.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive maintenance on plant equipment.
• Disassemble, repair, and replace worn parts.
• Diagnose malfunctions and document work orders.
• Maintain safety and environmental practices.

Skills

Mechanical maintenance

Electrical maintenance

Reading drawings

Safety awareness

Communication

Time management

Team collaboration

Education

High School diploma

Technical diploma or higher in electrical/mechanical

Tools

Welding

Sheet metal fabrication

Pipe fitting

Refrigeration

SAP TEMPO

Microsoft Office

Job description

Environmental Conditions

• Hot
• Cold
• Temperature
• Wet
• Dusty
• Noisy

You know our brands, The Laughing Cow, Babybel, Boursin, Kaukauna, Merkts and Price's, which elicit smiles across America. They are daring, responsible and deliver dairy goodness. As you imagine, this mindset is contagious! Bel Brands USA is part of an international family company, which has led an ambitious growth strategy for 150 years and is today the world's third largest branded cheese company. If like our 12,000 employees globally, you want to have an impact in an entrepreneurial and demanding company, and share smiles around the world, dare to live the Bel experience! Be you. Be ambitious. Be Bel.

Job Description Summary

Maintenance Techs are responsible for disassembling, reassembling and replacing worn and broken parts on all mechanical equipment, this may also include installation of new equipment. All electrical duties must be under the direct supervision of a qualified Maintenance Journeyman or higher.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Complete preventative maintenance and safety inspection programs for facilities and equipment as scheduled and assigned.
• Assist with maintenance on select plant production and packaging machinery and associated equipment.
• Responsible for providing facility maintenance services.
• Assist with diagnosing malfunctions in machinery and equipment.
• Accurately complete all maintenance documentation, work orders and paperwork.
• Identify and understand issues, problems, and opportunities. Use effective approaches for choosing a course of action and/or developing solutions.
• Know how and when to apply technical skills or procedures and perform complex tasks in area of expertise.
• All other duties as assigned.

Safety, Environmental and Quality

• Follow all safety rules and procedures by working safely and ensuring safety of others.
• Follow all environmental protocols as applicable to the job.
• Follow all Good Manufacturing Practices as stated within the policy.
• Follow all food safety procedures.
• Maintain a sanitary and safe work area; perform housekeeping duties as necessary and/or required.
• Detect potentially hazardous conditions and problems and take appropriate action to report and/or correct.

Knowledge And Experience Requirements

• High School diploma or equivalent with a minimum of 2 years of work experience in mechanical maintenance is required. Technical diploma or higher in electrical, mechanical, fabrication or other maintenance related field with at least 2 years of work experience in a mechanical maintenance position is preferred.
• Mechanical: rebuilding of equipment, gearing, general repair, and troubleshooting equipment is preferred.
• Fabrication: Some experience with sheet metal fabrication, including welding, filing and machining where needed, is preferred.
• Plumbing and Pipe Fitting: pipe fitting, water, gas, and air, along with sanitary lines and valving, is preferred.
• Refrigeration: refrigeration systems, ammonia and freezers is preferred.
• Demonstrated knowledge and ability to read and work from drawings.
• Demonstrated knowledge of safety and environmental practices, including emergency procedures.
• Demonstrated knowledge and experience utilizing Microsoft Office, particularly Word, Excel and Outlook. Experience with a maintenance work management system also required, preferably with SAP TEMPO.
• Must be reliable, resourceful, and conscientious and be effective in written and verbal communications.
• Must process good work habits and practice plant safety.
• Must be able to work any shift.
• Must provide own tools.

Competencies And Abilities

• Ability to communicate and develop good working relationships with team members.
• Must be able to accurately and efficiently perform all job duties with a sense of urgency.
• Exhibit Bel’s core values of:
• CARE – Care is about developing others through a “high challenge / high support” approach. It’s about empowerment, encouraging those who take measured risks, and managing tough discussions for the sake of others and the organization.
• DARE – Dare is about challenging our orthodoxies and a “good enough” mindset, which begins with identifying imperfection and taking measured risks. It’s also about learning from failures and ensuring the right level of feedback to foster continuous improvement.
• COMMIT – Commit is about our ability to execute and our results orientation. It starts with committing to deliver ambitious results, making decisions according to our customers and committing to those decisions through unconditional collaboration.

Physical Requirements (Amount Of Time In An 8-hour Day)

• Stand/Walk – 4-6 Hours
• Sit – 1-4 Hours
• Drive Forklift – Prime Mover – 1-3 Hours
• Repetitive Hand Motion – Simple Grasping (5%), Fine Manipulation (5%), Pushing and Pulling (5%) frequent.

Lifting Requirement

• Sedentary Work – Lifting 10 pounds maximum and occasionally lifting and/or carrying articles such as dockets, ledgers, and small tools.
• Light Work – Lifting 20 pounds maximum with frequent lifting and/or carrying of objects weighing up to 10 pounds.
• Medium Work – Lifting 50 pounds maximum with frequent lifting and/or carrying of objects weighing up to 25 pounds.
• Very Heavy Work – Lifting 100 pounds with frequent lifting and/or carrying of objects weighing 50 pounds or more; team lift required for objects over 50 pounds.

Protective Equipment

Employees must wear personal protective equipment as required by position.

Acknowledgement

This job description describes the general nature and level of work performed by employee assigned to this position. It does not state or imply that these are the only duties and responsibilities assigned to the job. The employee may be required to perform other job-related duties as requested by management. All requirements are subject to change over time and to possible modifications to reasonably accommodate individuals with a disability.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Bel Brands is an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, disability status or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Bel Brands also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. It also complies with all applicable federal, state and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions.

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