Maintenance Systems Technician III

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We cultivate and embrace a diverse employee population. We recognize that people with diverse backgrounds, experiences and perspectives fuel our growth and enrich our global culture. We are looking for an individual who enjoys working in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment, likes to be challenged, and values the opportunity to make a difference.

We are looking for a Maintenance Systems Technician III who maintains, adjusts and repairs plant machinery to meet industry standards while ensuring compliance with all regulatory agencies including but not limited to USDA, OSHA, FDA, EPA, Local Government, independent auditors chosen by the company and the company's own stated quality standards. Performs the above tasks in accordance with a journeyman's skill level.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following.

• Maintain complete maintenance records and PM schedules for all equipment and facilities.

• Recommend equipment modifications to improve the process, productivity and finished product quality.

• Analyze performance issues related to equipment. Tear down, inspect and replace components as needed.

• Troubleshoot all electrical and mechanical equipment to define root cause and repair in a timely manner.

• Install and maintain electrical control systems and solid state equipment.

• Modify electrical prototypes, parts, assemblies, and systems to correct functional deviations.

• Maintain spare parts inventory to minimize downtime and expense to the company.

• Design, measure, analyze, implement and control (DMAIC) mechanical process improvements.

• Practice continuous improvement concepts in all aspects of equipment and facility maintenance.

• Locate critical spares in the market for those items not in inventory.

• Implement factory recommended equipment maintenance schedules and develop schedules for areas where none exist.

• Repair downed equipment efficiently in a fast paced time critical environment.

• Train and coach associates on technical and procedural duties.

• Other duties as assigned.

Regular and predictable attendance is an essential function of this position.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION and EXPERIENCE

Associate's Degree or Certificate from a college or technical trade school in Industrial Fabrication, Industrial Electrical, Machining or Millwright Program and at least five years of applicable industrial work experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES AND REGISTRATIONS

None.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES

• Must possess strong mechanical and electrical troubleshooting skills.

• PLC knowledge preferred.

• Ability to read electrical diagrams.

• Ability to read machine drawings.

• Advanced understanding of Fluid mechanics (hydraulics & pneumatics)

• Experience in Mig. and Tig. welding (food grade welding knowledge a plus)

• Extensive experience with precision tools such as micrometers, Vernier & dial calipers, dial indicators, levels, gauge blocks.

• Experience with sheet metal fabrication preferred.

• Able to work effectively in the following environments: cold, hot, wet, high areas.

WORKING CONDITIONS

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the associate must regularly lift and /or move up to 50 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 100 pounds and occasionally push or pull more than 100 pounds.

While performing the duties of this Job, the associate is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. The associate is frequently required to stand; walk and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The associate is occasionally required to sit; climb or balance and taste or smell. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Frequency Chart

Occasional Frequent Regularly

0-3 Hours 3-5 Hours 5-8+ Hours

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an associate encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the associate is frequently exposed to cold, dirty and wet environmental conditions.

The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.

REQUIRED TRAINING:

This position requires training on Good Manufacturing Practices critical to the effective implementation of the Food Safety Plan and the maintenance of food safety, quality and process efficiency. Training is also required

on how to identify food safety issues such as temperature control, cross-contamination, sanitation and cleanliness of the lines, etc., critical to the effective implementation of the Food Safety Plan and the maintenance of food safety, quality and process efficiency.

BENEFITS:

SK Food Group provides competitive salaries and a wide variety of benefits including programs that provide for your health and welfare, help you prepare for retirement and truly enable you to balance your work and family life.

Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance

Associate Bonus Programs

Family & Friends Referral Bonuses

DailyPay - Access Earned Pay Sooner

401k Retirement Plan with company match

Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays

Paid Parental Leave

Health & Dependent Care Flex Spending Accounts

Dependent scholarship opportunities

Educational Tuition Assistance

ABOUT US:

Established in 1943, the SK Food Group is a leader in the food manufacturing and wholesale food sales industry. We produce a complete line of products for many different market segments including retail, convenience stores, vending and the transportation industry. In addition, we pride ourselves on the sub-contract manufacturing and private labeling capabilities our company offers to customers throughout the United States. Please visit for more information.

Monday through Friday 10:00pm - 6:30pm with a mandatory Weekend day.