Wet End Maintenance Mechanic 2 (Crew C) Grand Forks, ND

J.R. Simplot Company; Grand Forks (ND); On-site; USD 41,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

The J.R. Simplot Company in Grand Forks, ND is seeking a maintenance technician to keep plant equipment running across Process, Packaging, Logistics, and related areas. The role emphasizes safety, reliability, and adherence to good manufacturing practices in a food processing environment.

You will perform preventive maintenance, troubleshoot and repair equipment, read drawings and manuals, and coordinate with supervisors. Night shift 7pm–7am, with wage of $31.83 per hour plus nights differential.

Qualifications

• Able to read and interpret procedures and manuals.
• Knowledge of general and job-specific safety practices.
• Experience handling hazardous and corrosive chemicals.
• Experience reading mechanical, isometric, and exploded-view drawings.

Responsibilities

• Maintain mechanical operation of plant equipment across Process, Packaging, Logistics, Raw Receiving, Water Resources, and Digester Areas.
• Follow safe work practices to prevent injuries and ensure food safety.
• Attend and participate in all training activities; apply acquired skills.
• Perform preventive maintenance and repairs; keep equipment in safe, sanitary condition.
• Read and understand training materials, operation and maintenance manuals; complete paperwork timely.
• Respond to line calls; plan and schedule additional work as needed.

Skills

Written procedures comprehension

Safety practices

Hazardous chemicals handling

Reading mechanical drawings

Reading manuals

Education

High school diploma or GED

AAS in Industrial Maintenance / 2 years maintenance experience

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Job description

The J.R. Simplot Company is a diverse, privately held global food and agriculture company headquartered in Boise, Idaho. We are a true farm-to-table company with an integrated portfolio including food processing and food brands, phosphate mining, fertilizer manufacturing, farming, ranching and cattle production, and other enterprises related to agriculture.

Summary

This position will be responsible for maintaining the mechanical operation of all plant equipment in the Process, Packaging, Logistics, Raw Receiving, Water Resources, and Digester Areas. The goal of this position is to gain the experience and proficiency to maintain plant equipment. It is imperative that the person conduct themself in a manner that ensures alertness and constant awareness of the safe and proper operation of equipment and associated components.

This individual must have a working knowledge of safe work practices, plant equipment, mechanical repair procedures (to include welding), and equipment installation under the supervision of the Maintenance Team Leader, Maintenance Supervisor, and other qualified maintenance personnel.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensures there is no injury to self or others by following safe work practices (including Standard Operating Procedures) and policies.
• Food Safety is everyone’s responsibility.
• Attend and participate in all training activities for the position. Ensure the acquired skills and knowledge are applied.
• Ensures sanitation of equipment and housekeeping of the entire facility.
• Ensures self-compliance with Company policies, Standard Operating Procedures, and the Collective Bargaining Agreement.
• Must be a team player and help to meet operational goals.
• Conducts oneself in a professional manner and ensures that personal appearance meets the standards necessary to perform the job functions while representing the Company.
• Performs all such other duties as may be reasonably assigned by Manager.
• Under the direction of the maintenance team lead and supervisor, as well as other qualified maintenance department personnel, installs, troubleshoots, repairs and maintains plant equipment.
• Responds to mechanical line calls, completes assigned work orders, plans and schedules additional work as needed.
• Ensures spare parts are available for plant systems and orders parts as required.
• Performs preventive maintenance on all plant equipment.
• Maintains work area and equipment in a clean, organized and operable fashion.
• Accurately fills out and maintains the daily log.
• Communicates with Supervisors, Shift Managers, Team Leaders and other department personnel regarding equipment and/or line conditions.
• Able to read and understand training materials, operation and maintenance manuals, equipment shop drawings related to the task, and complete paperwork in a timely manner.
• Utilize unscheduled/scheduled downtimes maximizing opportunity work time.
• Ensures work area is maintained in a sanitary condition to comply with good manufacturing practices for food plants.

Typical Education

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED)
• AAS in Industrial Maintenance (or equivalent), or 2 years of facility or plant maintenance experience.

Relevant Experience

• Ability to comprehend and retain written procedures.
• Knowledge of general and job-specific safety practices.
• Ability to work with hazardous and corrosive chemicals.
• Ability to work in extreme conditions (hot, cold, humid, slippery environments).
• Ability to identify hazards and report them appropriately.
• Acceptable safety record.
• Ability to read and understand:
  • Mechanical drawings, Isometric drawings, Exploded-view drawings
• Understanding and use of
  • Hand tools & Power tools

Other Information

Shift: 7pm - 7am "Pitman Shift Style"

Wage: $31.83 p/hr + Nights Differential

Job Requisition ID: 26232

Travel Required: None

Location(s): GF Plant - Grand Forks

Country: United States

The J.R. Simplot Company is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, physical or mental disability, medical condition, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, marital status, or any other protected status.

If the Simplot Company decides to offer you this position, such offer will be conditioned on your satisfactory completion of a post-offer criminal background check. For Washington Job Applicants, see the Washington State Attorney General’s Washington Fair Chance Act Guide and RCW 49.94.010 for more information.