Maintenance Technician
Tomah, WI – Receiving Station
POSITION DESCRIPTION
Through the effective and efficient performance of the characteristic duties and responsibilities outlined in this job description, the incumbent actively participates in providing an exemplary education and prepares other mechanics to perform successfully.
General Overview:
The position of Mechanic is responsible for the day-to-day Maintenance activities within the team. Using the principles of total quality management to execute the work of preventative maintenance and repair equipment, and actively participate in project development and training. Accountable for effective communication between management and team to maximize effective maintenance engagement practices.
Key Responsibilities
• Serves as maintenance in the service of the equipment, to ensure optimal performance; responds to equipment process concerns; prioritizes work orders, PM/CM as needed.
• Adhere to schedules and operational procedures including safety precautions related to the equipment and for performing assigned tasks. Take appropriate actions and make recommendations to assure safe working environment. Performs safety checks on equipment prior to the season of operations; perform regularly scheduled preventative maintenance; perform diagnostic and troubleshooting procedures.
• Participates in daily maintenance projects and tasks.
• Participated in preparatory meetings for maintenance day overhauls and cleans.
• Perform follow-up checks to repairs made the previous day.
• Report all Production equipment safety and operational hazardous findings to the EHS and Maintenance Manager and generate follow-up work orders to the appropriate department for resolution.
• Maintain adequate supply of inventory for projects
• Report on project progress and/or concerns, work-loads, schedules and/or interruptions to the schedule.
• Ensure proper care in the use and maintenance of equipment and supplies; promote continuous improvement of workplace safety and environmental practices.
• Provides support in the development of short and long range plans.
• Support the development of Maintenance SOP's.
• Inspects and records work performed.
• Perform other job related duties as assigned.
Other duties and responsibilities of this position include routine maintenance, lubrication, quality checks, size changeovers, data collection and/or data entry, interface with production scheduling, inventory control, measurements and control of processes, and active participation in the team process through cooperation, problem-solving, and continuous improvement as well as any other duties assigned to support the needs of the business.
Comply with all quality, safety, attendance, and work-rule requirements. Will perform other duties including, but not limited to, re-work, hand stacking, cleaning, painting, sweeping, shoveling, and garbage clean up.
Due to the nature of this position, moderate physical activity is required.
Minimum Qualifications / Educational Requirements
• Any combination of education, training and experience, which demonstrates ability to perform the duties and responsibilities as, described, including progressively responsible journeyman — level experience in a trade; work experience as a job foreman such as an electrician, machinist, millwright, welder, plumber, fitter etc.
• The incumbent needs a diversified background with strong electrical skills.
• Three (3) years of related experience, or any equivalent combination and experience.
• Thorough knowledge of the practices, methods, materials and tools used in equipment maintenance.• Ability to maintain effective preventive maintenance programs, policies and procedures.
• Knowledge of project work and principles, practices, and equipment. Expectation is to eliminate outside contracting work into the building.
• Knowledge of safety precautions used in all of the facility's equipment. Uses proper lock-out/tag-out, confined space, and hot works permit to maintain a safe environment and comply with EHS regulatory procedures.
• Skill in installing and repairing equipment and systems.
• Skill in reading and interpreting blueprints and manuals.
• Skills in troubleshooting problems in mechanical systems and recommend corrective actions.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with supervising personnel, co-workers, and representatives from all levels.
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
• Participate in major/minor installations and manages stock and ordering of parts, tools, and materials needed.
• Participate in PM/CM process.
• Must be able to lift low to heavy weight (10 - 60 Ibs.) materials and carry 50 — 60 lbs occasionally.
• Requires the ability to stand and walk for extended periods of time during the eight or twelve hour shift.
• Must be able to climb ladders and traverse catwalks.
• Good interpersonal skills associated with the need to work constructively in team environment.
• Ability to assume responsibility and work 8 or 12-hour shift as required.
• Ability to operate a computer and CMS systems.
• Ability to manually operate equipment.
Requirements:
Understanding and full engagement of the hourly accountabilities which are;
SAFETY–injury free, reporting unsafe conditions or behaviors and conducting oneself in the safest manner 100% of the time.QUALITY–zero controllable holds/rework.PRODUCTIVITY–meeting established targets and goals.COST– understanding how what you do affects costs/cost per case and minimizing waste.RESPECT-demonstrating behaviors consistent with our Code of Conduct and Work Rules Policy, having a positive attitude, behaving ethically, acting with integrity.OWNERSHIP–positive leadership, inspiring others, accountability – yours and others.Who We Are:
You might have our iconic cranberry juice in your fridge or have gotten into heated holiday debate about what’s better - canned or fresh cranberry sauce. But did you know that the hardworking people growing the superfruit in our products are 700 family farmers that own our cooperative? They entrust us with what is most precious to them to create new and innovative products that will delight consumers and grow this beloved brand today and into the future.
Team members, farmers, consumers and communities alike--we value what makes us unique and strive to connect our farms to families for a better life by living our values:
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.