Maintenance Technician, 3rd shift

Job Summary
The Maintenance Technician is an hourly position and is responsible for troubleshooting and repairing machines/equipment at the Quincy Hubbard Feed facility. The schedule for this role is Monday – Friday, 3rd shift 10:00p to 6:30a. Once trained, the Maintenance Technician will also be placed on an On-Call Schedule. Work hours are subject to change to meet business needs.

Facility Expectation

Follow the expectations of all Safety, Health, Environmental, and Quality standards.
Ensure product quality expectations are met.
Follow all facility Good Manufacturing Practices as required.
Responsible for ensuring area is kept clean and completion of all listed housekeeping duties per the master sanitation schedule.
Work with other Operations colleagues to effectively communicate production issues.
Participate in morning toolbox, shift exchange/review and response meetings to communicate your key process indicator performance.
Once qualified, provide mentoring and training to new colleagues.
Required to work overtime as specified by management.
Attend training classes in-plant or at other locations as assigned.

Work Duties

Meet or exceed KPI goals as set forth by management.
Participate in Safety Engagement activities
Maintain general preventative maintenance schedules for the production and warehouse areas.
Troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, gas, steam, water and air problems.
Lead the installation of new plant equipment.
Install and/or modify electric, air, water, steam, and gas supply lines.
Modify the process flow to improve safety, quality and efficiency issues.
Maintain the building and surrounding facilities.
Notify management immediately in the event issues arise that may cause production delays.
Communicate with other maintenance staff of ongoing projects or problems.
Responsibility to identify and communicate food safety and/or product integrity issues to appropriate personnel.
Work in the most effective, efficient and safe manner at all times.
Follow on-call schedule set by management.
Perform other duties as assigned by Plant Leadership.

Minimum Requirements

Associate’s degree or equivalent experience in maintenance or related field preferred.
Minimum 2 years of maintenance experience in a grain processing plant or related field preferred.
Knowledge of mechanical and electrical blueprints.
Capability of operating various mechanical equipment.
High school diploma or general education degree (GED) or equivalent

Prior experience in a manufacturing environment is preferred
Ability to act in a professional manner and adhere by our Code of Conduct
Must be able to lift up to 55 lbs
Must be able to perform physical tasks for extended periods of time including standing, walking, climbing, bending, pushing, pulling and twisting over surfaces
Ability to wear protective clothing and equipment such as safety shoes, face masks, safety glasses, hearing protection, a hard hat, and gloves when required
Ability to work in hot, cold, noisy, dusty, wet working conditions
Ability to work with allergens that might be present in a manufacturing environment
Self-motivated with a solid work ethic
Good attitude and works well in team atmosphere.
Handles other duties as required.