Description Position at JBS USA

Job Title:  Maintenance  Swanton, VT Job Title:  Maintenance  Location: Swanton, VT  Our Company, Your Opportunity:             JBS Prepared Foods is a company with an 80-year history of providing high quality, great tasting sliced meats, bacon, ham and ribs.  JBS Prepared Foods (formerly Swift Prepared Foods and Plumose) was acquired by JBS, the world’s leading provider of beef, chicken, and pork, with a vision of building the company into a leader in Protein Centric Prepared Foods.  This is a unique opportunity to be in a start-up environment, with the backing of a Global CPG Powerhouse.  This is a role for someone who is looking for an entrepreneurial challenge in a company with aspirations to be leaders within the CPG world.  The position will have both strategic and tactical elements, and the person may wear many different hats.  This is an opportunity for people who want to think Big, dream Big and work to make Big ideas a reality.   Our Mission: To be THE BEST in all we do. We are completely focused on our business, ensuring the BEST products and services for our customers, a relationship of trust with our suppliers and profitability for our shareholders. All this we do to provide an opportunity for a better future for all of our TEAM MEMBERS.Responsibilities:Perform skilled facility maintenance activities including construction, welding, plumbing, basic electrical and hydraulics.Monitor all facilities and production areas to ensure proper functioning of equipment and machinery.Adhere to Safety Procedures including, but not limited to Lock Out Tag Out, Power Industrial Truck, Scissor Lift, Harness/Fall Protection, etc.Adjust, repair and replace electrical and electronic equipment.Complete required paperwork both written and electronically as must at minimum have basic computer skills but preferably ability to navigate Microsoft Office with some experience with a CMMS.Ability to communicate verbally and written in English.Goal oriented and possess root cause analysis skills.Complete assigned responsibilities and work orders while overseeing  the mechanical work of equipment.Responsible for correcting or facilitating correctible measures when downtime results from mechanical or technical defects.Conducts preoperational inspection and handles maintenance concerns of Production and QA to make sure operation begins as scheduled.Ability to perform general mathematical calculations.Mechanical inclination and knowledge of job specifications.Industrial construction experience is beneficial.Previous hourly maintenance experience preferred.Work 40 hours per week in all areas of the plant with possible overtime requirements that could be on off shifts or holidays depending on the workloadConsiderable knowledge of the methods, materials, tools and practices used in the building, mechanical and electrical trades.Previous mechanical and related experience required.Considerable knowledge of occupational hazards and safety precautions.Tends to other duties as needed as ambitious with having self-direction while being a full team player required  The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. May perform other duties as assigned. Skills and Qualifications:  To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals to perform the essential functions. Technical schooling with mechanical or electrical emphasis helpful.High School diploma or equivalent required.Having worked within a trade or as an Industrial Maintenance Technician preferred.   Physical Demands:The physical demands described here are representative of those an employee should possess to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Must be able to lift up to 50lbs.Must be able to climb ladders or scaffolding.Must be able to see color to identify color-coded wiring.Must be able to stand, kneel, bend, and walk for prolonged periods.Must be able to work within a tempered environment both cold and hot.Work Environment:   Production and maintenance settingsExposure to various chemicals, machinery, and knivesGood attendance and safety records     If interested, please apply at jbssa.com/careers We offer a full range of benefits including health care, life insurance, and a 401 (K) plan.JBS Prepared Foods is an equal opportunity employer.EOE/Vets/Disability