Location: Menomonie,WI, USA
Join the always-growing Team at Ellsworth Cooperative Creamery as we work with our cooperative of local farmers to create award-winning cheese! Committed to our Team, Craft & Community, Since 1910 Job Title: Maintenance Technician, Intermediate Reports To: Maintenance Supervisor Supervises: None Type: Non-Union, Full Time-Hourly, Non-Exempt Shift/Schedule: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday - 11:00am - 7:00pm (Four -10 hour shifts, Wednesdays off) General Description: The Maintenance Technician is responsible for the installation, maintenance, and repair of machines, tools, and equipment, electrical systems, heating/cooling systems, facilities, structures or equivalent. Assuring safety, quality and performance objectives are a foundational expectation for this role. Duties and Responsibilities include the following. •Ability to work unsupervised, a self-starter, working in a team environment and able to handle deadline pressure. •Perform emergency machine repair plant wide during production and non-production hours. •Rebuild machinery as needed plant wide. •Diagnose electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic and mechanical problems and take corrective action. •Read electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic schematics, and understand symbols. •Understand PLC operation, use PLC interface to diagnose PLC problems and take proper corrective actions. •Understand plant manufacturing processes and use that knowledge to diagnose maintenance problems. •Instruct new members on daily tasks and basic machine repair. •Aid in development and installation of new or rebuilt equipment. •Troubleshoot a variety of production equipment such as fillers, boxers, pumps, valves, or any other automated or manual equipment. •Assist in setup / changeovers on all production equipment. •Carry out preventative / predictive maintenance on production and facility equipment while documenting issues or updates to the program. •Complete work orders in a timely manner. •Interface with all department leaders and members on equipment performance and maintenance requirements. •Ensure compliance with all regulatory standards including but not limited to: Human Resources, Good Manufacturing Processes, Occupational Safety and Health Administration, Food and Drug Administration, Wisconsin Department of Agriculture Trade and Consumer Protection, Safe Quality Food, and the United States Department of Agriculture. •Develop required skills and knowledge to a level of depth appropriate to keep production as highly functional as needed to meet organizational goals and objectives. •Maintain a sanitary workspace according to the company's Good Manufacturing Practices. •Communicate and maintain positive relationships with Customers, Vendors, and all levels of staff at all facilities. •Maintain appearance of the facility grounds including lawnmowing, snowplowing, landscaping and waste removal. •Foster communication between all of Ellsworth cooperative facilities. •Proficient in or seek to become proficient in Welding, Installation, CIP's, Robotics, Diagnostics, PLC, Electrical - 3 phrase, Pneumatic, Steam/ boilers. •Maintain a sanitary workspace according to the company's Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs). •Maintain open communications with all departments. •Willing to learn other positions. •Will be required to join the on-call schedule and the wastewater weekend rotation. •Follow all current company policies and procedures. •All other duties appropriate to the position or as assigned. Requirements Required (Basic) Education / Experience/ Competencies and Other Skills: •Ability to solve practical and complex operations, and mechanical problems in situations where only limited standardization exists, and multiple variables are present. •Demonstrate effective planning and organizational skills. •Ability to interpret a variety of specifications and information furnished in written, oral, diagram or schedule form. •Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure. •Good Communication skills in both verbal and written. •Computer knowledge preferred. •High school diploma, equivalent or eagerness to learn and work in the dairy industry. •Requires strong knowledge and experience in mechanical, electrical circuitry, HVAC, plumbing, and building maintenance. •Self-starter who works with minimal direct supervision. •Ability to work within a team setting and to promote a positive work environment. Physical Demands Ability to lift 50+ lbs. repetitively. Stand for up to 8 hours per shift. Pass a drug & alcohol screen as well as a general background check. Work Environment / Environment Condition: Food plant environment. Must adhere to all food and plant safety policies and regulations. ABOUT ELLSWORTH COOPERATIVE CREAMERY, MENOMONIE: At Ellsworth Cooperative Creamery, our team members are more than employees; you are part of a Team and we want you to succeed. Our Menomonie production facility manufacturers several varieties of small-batch artisan cheeses, including our award-winning Red Rind Muenster, Wisconsin Brick and Hot Pepper Jack varieties. Our diverse operation requires a diverse workforce with varied skills and talents. If you're reliable and hardworking, have a passion to succeed and exceed, and a desire to learn and grow, a career with Ellsworth Cooperative Creamery may be for you! Salary Description Competitive Wage, based on Skills & Experience