Maintenance Technician- Attach Resume - Rupert, United States - Idahoan Foods

Description

• Start/stop all equipment and understand LOTO control measures for each.
• Diagnose equipment failures and make necessary repairs while minimizing production down-time.
• Adjust proper tensioning and alignment on belt drive systems.
• Cut, lace and track conveyor belt systems.
• Check and fill gear boxes with proper oil weight.
• Properly replace bearings, align electric motor couplings, align and adjust sprockets and chains.
• Safely use hand and power tools in shop (drill, press, band saw, grinder, sanders, etc).
• Use a computerized management system to manage maintenance work orders and reporting.
• Complete routine paperwork as required.
• Clean job site and tools, store tools and equipment in designated places in an orderly manner.
• Maintain up to date in-house training as required.
• Other duties as assigned.

• This position requires two years of trade school and/or a minimum of 1-year experience in maintenance.
• This position requires quantitative skills and knowledge of math functions such as percentages, decimals and fractions.

• The ideal candidate will have a fundamental understanding of process or packaging equipment in the food manufacturing industry.

• Complete and maintain Idahoan Foods Forklift, CPR, and First Aid certifications.
• Training and validated understanding are required to advance to positions of increased responsibilities.
• Must be familiar with Windows applications such as Excel and E-mail.
• Basic understanding of troubleshooting pumps, gear boxes, and motors.
• Basic understanding of proper pipe machining, basic pipe fitting, and plumbing techniques.
• Demonstrate the ability to work from drawings, sketches, and verbal instructions for hydraulic, pneumatic, mechanical, and electrical systems.
• Familiar with both cutting torch applications (oxy-acetylene and plasma) as well as one of the following welding fundamentals (stick, MIG, TIG).

• Must be able to communicate effectively with others.
• This position requires a high degree of self-confidence and maturity to make decisions required in day-to-day activities.
• Must be able to solve problems with minimal direction, be detailed oriented and have strong organizational skills.
• A team player who is flexible and accepts changing assignments and accountabilities. Should display excellent interpersonal skills.
• Must be able to complete projects based on individual knowledge and experience with limited Management oversight.

• The nature of this position requires the ability to work in hot, dry, wet and cold environments inside and outside the facility for extended periods of time.

• This position requires the ability to perform various physical activities such as lifting (up to 50 lbs.), standing on concrete floors for extended periods of time, in an environment with moving parts and loud noise.
• Must be able to work with sanitizers and cleaning chemicals.
• Must be flexible to work various shifts as assigned by the Supervisor.
• Works on ladders, scaffolds, forklift cages and scissor/boom lifts and in pits using proper safety precautions.

• Work alongside and take direction from Maintenance Leads and Senior Technicians
• Communicate with various department leads and supervisors.
• Accountable to various departments of plant management.