2nd Shift Facilities Maintenance Technician

Job Overview

The Facilities Maintenance Technician will ensure proper operation and maintenance of building utilities including steam generation, ammonia refrigeration, plumbing, compressed air, hydraulics, low pressure blowers, HVAC, wastewater pre-treatment and other building systems critical to operation of the facility as well as production equipment maintenance and repair as needed.

Job Responsibilities

Preventative Maintenance on all building utilities and production line equipment as needed

Conduct daily rounds to monitor operation of critical building infrastructure

Accurately document daily rounds, PM’s completed and work hours

Repair deficiencies found during rounds and PM’s

Work closely with vendors and contractors to conduct repairs and periodic inspections

Work closely with EHS to document required periodic inspections of the facility, equipment and grounds

Change filters on HVAC equipment, air compressors, hydraulic system, product blowers, etc.

Wastewater pre-treatment operation, chemicals, upkeep, and PMs

Work varying hours during planned projects and outages

All GLC employees are expected to perform any assignment or job task according to the stated safety policies and procedures

All GLC employees are expected to produce our products in a manner that exceeds the quality and value expectation of our customers and consumers by adhering to Good Manufacturing Practices, Policies and Procedures outlined in our Safe Quality Food Program

Other responsibilities as assigned by the supervisor/manager

Required Education and Experience

Technical diploma in a related field

2 years of relevant utilities maintenance experience

Understanding of manufacturing processes

Ability to make decisions based on standard practices and operating procedures

Ability to pass a medical evaluation per OSHA requirements and work while wearing an Air Purifying Respirator

Advanced understanding of mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic and refrigeration system

Basic computer skills

Preferred Education and Experience

3 years of Ammonia refrigeration systems / PSM experience

3 years of food facilities maintenance experience or more

1 year Waste Water treatment experience

Steam boiler operation experience

Associates degree in a technical field

SAP experience

Working Conditions

• Ability to constantly stand/walk; bend/flex/extend neck; frequently grip/reach/lift/pull with L/R hands.

• Ability to frequently handle material from floor-to-waist, waist-to-shoulder and pushing/pulling/carrying.

• Product weight: up to 50 lbs.

• Repetitive work in a fast-paced production environment with average temperature of 50-60 degrees F.

EEOC & Disclaimer

Great Lakes Cheese is an Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer.