Technician Maintenance (Salm)

Johnsonville, LLC.; Wisconsin; Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Johnsonville, LLC in Wisconsin is seeking a maintenance technician to service production and facility equipment. You will troubleshoot issues, perform preventive maintenance, and support USDA-regulated manufacturing standards.

Applicants should have 3+ years in manufacturing maintenance, an HS diploma or GED, forklift certification, and the ability to read schematics. The role involves lifting up to 75 lbs and working in a loud, variable-temperature environment.

Qualifications

• Requires high school diploma or GED; associate degree preferred.
• Minimum 3 years of maintenance experience in manufacturing.
• Experience in USDA-regulated environments preferred.
• Must be able to read schematics and manuals.

Responsibilities

• Perform mechanical, electrical, pneumatic and hydraulic maintenance on production equipment.
• Provide emergency repairs to minimize downtime.
• Perform preventive maintenance on machines and plant facilities.
• Read equipment manuals and work requests to perform required tasks.
• Complete periodic checks on boiler and ammonia systems.
• Monitor pumps and HVAC systems; service as needed.
• Follow Lockout/Tagout procedures.
• Maintain clean and safe work areas.
• Operate hand and power tools, meters, and material handling equipment.
• Report faults and unusual situations to proper personnel.

Skills

Mechanical knowledge

Electrical knowledge

Troubleshooting

Forklift certified

Problem solving

Education

HS diploma

Associate degree preferred

Craft apprenticeship

Tools

AutoCAD

SolidWorks

PLC

HVAC

Job description

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Performs diverse mechanical maintenance activities and basic electrical activities to install, troubleshoot, repair and maintain production and facility equipment according to safety, predictive maintenance systems and processes to support the company operations, maintaining compliance with all safety, food safety, quality, SQF, GMP and USDA requirements.

Responsibilities

Maintain production machines and components and the facility's equipment, performing mechanical, electrical, pneumatic and hydraulic trouble shooting and maintenance repairs as needed.
Provide emergency/unscheduled repairs of production equipment during production to minimize down time, diagnosing problems, replacing or repairing parts, testing and making adjustments.
Perform regular scheduled Preventive Maintenance on machines, equipment, components, and plant facilities.
Read and interpret equipment manuals and work requests to perform required maintenance and service.
Perform basic machinist and welding duties as needs dictate.
Complete periodic checks and make adjustments to the boiler and ammonia systems.
Monitor the pump systems; adjust pH, check drives and switches.
Check forklift and lift batteries; check water levels in batteries and adjust as needed. ;
Perform a variety of plumbing maintenance and carpentry functions.
Monitor the HVAC system; complete preventive maintenance, change filters, clean coils as needed.
Check air compressors and vacuum compressors.
Maintain facility plumbing for restrooms and kitchen/lunch room areas.
Use a variety of hand and power tools, electric meters and material handling equipment in performing duties.
Detect faulty operations, defective material and report those and any unusual situations to the appropriate personnel.
Follow established equipment Lockout/Tagout procedures as required without fail.
Comply with all safety rules and regulations per established company policies.
Maintain clean and orderly work areas.
Perform all other duties as assigned.

Education

This position typically requires a high school diploma/GED. An Associate's degree in Mechanical Technology, Electro-mechanical Technology or related field is preferred, or completion of a craft apprenticeship.

Experience

. If non-degreed, an equivalent number of years of training and production maintenance experience are required. A minimum of 3 years of maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment is required, preferably in a USDA-regulated environment, and with broad hydraulic, pneumatic, mechanical, electrical and industrial skills application. PLC, boiler, ammonia refrigeration system, and HVAC experience is preferred. Previous exposure to power systems, AC frequency drives, gearboxes, chain and belt drives, and pumps is also preferred.

Skills

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment and with changing environmental conditions. Must be highly motivated and able to work independently. Must have demonstrated mechanical and electrical knowledge and repair abilities, and be able to effectively manage multiple priorities. Must be forklift certified, or have the ability to achieve certification upon placement in the position.

Other Requirements

Communication Skills
Must possess good verbal and interpersonal communication skills. Must have the ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Must be able to read and interpret schematics.

Computer Skills
Must have basic computer proficiency with Word, Excel and Outlook. Previous experience with AutoCAD or Sold Works for generating and/or editing schematics and mechanical drawings is preferred.

Mathematical Skills
Must have basic math skills.

Reasoning Ability
Must have the ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, verbal or diagram form. Must possess strong trouble shooting and problem solving skills.

Physical Demands
While performing the duties of this job, the partner is frequently required to stand for extended periods; walk; sit and talk or hear. The partner is required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms, with repetitive motions of hands, arms and shoulders. The partner must regularly lift up to 50# and periodically lift and/or move up to 75 #. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, and depth perception.

Work Environment
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an encountered while performing the essential functions of this job. There is a wide variation of temperatures ranging from 35° F to 100° F in the various work areas. The work environment is wet and slippery most times, and the noise level in the production work environment is usually loud. Maintenance Partners are required to wear frocks, hairnets, hearing protection, and EH-rated composite toed slip-resistant footwear at all times on the production floor. Gloves, goggles, and face shield may be required at different times in the course of the work being performed.

Benefits and Compensation

Applicants must be eligible to work in the country where this job is located, without requiring sponsorship now or in the future.

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