Location: Walton,NY, USA
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Job Type
Full-time
Description
Lactalis Heritage Dairy is currently seeking candidates to join our team in Walton.
Lactalis Group, the world leader in dairy, is a family-owned business with more than 85,000 pragmatic and ambitious professionals worldwide, committed to providing healthy and delicious dairy products that bring people together every day. At Lactalis, our core values of AMBITION, ENGAGEMENT, and SIMPLICITY are at the heart of everything we do.
If you're looking for a unique experience with a company that offers strong brands, professional expertise, and a dynamic work environment that champions entrepreneurial spirt, hands-on responsibility and real opportunity for career development, we want to hear from you!
Lactalis Heritage Dairy: inviting you to share with us your STORY, your PASSION, and your EXPERTISE.
From your PASSION to ours
Flexible and agile, ideal candidates are willing to contribute improvements, suggestions and ideas to help continue the success of our facility, while maintaining high safety and quality standards of production. Motivated candidates driven to succeed will find ample opportunities for continued professional growth within a team oriented, fast paced working environment.
Requirements
From your EXPERTISE to ours
Key responsibilities for this position include:
* Ability to maintain and repair machines and equipment, including bearings; belts and chains; lubrication; coupling alignment; gear boxes; bench work; pumps, including clearance and alignment; conveyor maintenance; exhaust fans and blowers; electric motor replacement
* Conduct building fabric and facilities maintenance; landscaping, grouting and masonry; form building/carpentry; optical alignment/laser transit; demolition; painting; hole patching; structural layout/fabrication (structural steel, etc.); fabrication (sheet metal, guards/rails); basic plumbing
* Basic Water System Knowledge (wells, blue whale, etc. with introduction to HMI).
* Conduct preventive maintenance inspections: Visual/audible inspection; room checks
* Perform machine operations including grinders; drill press; saws; misc. machines; sharpening tools.
* Ability to identify, trouble shoot and repair pumps, gearboxes and other mechanical equipment
* Work with others to complete projects and work orders as assigned.
* Ability to use SAP and other Lactalis systems for basic navigation purposes
* Complete all paperwork associated with work assignments in a timely fashion and perform required maintenance activities using Lactalis systems; including the understanding and working knowledge of SAP
* Required to provide the personal tools needed to do all job assignments including, but not limited to:
Wrenches - standard and metric, 1/4 to 1 , 6mm to 17mm; Socket sets - standard and metric, 1/4 to 1 , 6mm to 17mm; Allen wrenches - standard and metric; Nut drivers - standard and metric; Pipe wrenches - 14 ; Screw drivers - standard and Phillips, assorted sizes; Drill bits - up to 1/2 ; Hammers, Punches, Chisels, Pliers (including snap ring), and hacksaw.
* Install machines and equipment--including print reading/schematics; couplings and alignment; rigging and hoisting; assist with start-up and debugging new equipment
* Understand, troubleshoot and assist with hydraulics/pneumatics principles to pumps, valves, cylinders and actuators, lubricants and coolants; compressor repair, piping, tubing and hoses.
* Demonstrate a basic understanding of electrical circuits to include a thorough understanding of current, voltage and resistance, fuses and check for live wires when working on a piece of equipment using a Multimeter and Amprobe Demonstrate the ability to wire up a three phase motor, and verify the current on all three legs to ensure proper operation of the motor. Verify the direction of the rotation of a three phase motor and change the wiring if necessary to change the rotation and change out such simple electric devices as switches and verify correct operation
* Maintains the operation and repair of plant assets through building facilities maintenance, which is not limited to; HVAC, water systems, lighting, flooring, asphalt, roofing, doors etc.
* General knowledge of mechanical and electrical equipment, components and parts with the technical ability to comprehend, interpret and analyze basic manufacturing data. Experience with understanding and reading flow charts, statistical charts/graphs and reports
* Participate in the development of a documented preventive maintenance plan. Recommend and implement continuous improvement on equipment/systems design.
* Must be able to be certified in use of respirators and an active member of the HAZMAT Team, PSM Team, and Confined Space Rescue Team
* Accomplish tasks by considering all areas involved, no matter how small; showing concern for all aspects of the job; accurately checking processes and tasks.
* Maintain effectiveness when experiencing major changes in work tasks or assignments; Adjusting effectively to work within new work structures, processes, requirements, or cultures.
* Work effectively and cooperatively with team/work group or those outside the formal line of authority (e.g. peers, managers) to accomplish organizational goals; taking actions that respect the needs and contributions of others; contributing to and accepting the consensus. Assist team members outside classification within the department as needed with tasks and duties.
* Effectively managing one's time and resources to ensure that work is completed efficiently. Complete all paperwork associated with work assignments in a timely fashion and perform required maintenance activities using Lactalis systems.
* Upholds advanced knowledge of operation, maintenance and repair of packaging, processing and utility equipment
* Exhibits working knowledge and operation of machining equipment in shop, with ability to make simple parts and repairs using mills and lathes
* Set high standards of performance for self, assuming responsibility and accountability for completing assignments or tasks; self-imposing of excellence then having standards imposed.
* Perform assignments in a safe and environmentally responsible manner (i.e. Minimize impact on the environment). Support and participate in plant safety and environmental initiatives to reduce loss and promote sustainability.
* Apply safety and orientation procedures for operating mobile and power lift equipment; safety; housekeeping, tool and parts crib; general computer operations. Perform duties in a safe and professional manner and adhere to all OSHA and FDA regulations.
* Observes all Safety, Environmental Regulations, Accident Prevention Procedures, Food Safety Procedure & GMP's.
* Responsible for QRMP (Quality Risk Management Process) standards as outlined in the plant's QRMP policy, including the implementation, improvement and ongoing maintenance
* All other duties as assigned by supervision.
From your STORY to ours
Qualified applicants will contribute the following:
* Must have all competencies as defined by a Maintenance A+, or higher, and those listed below, OR possess two or more years of experience as a Mechanic in an industrial setting OR have an Associate's degree in Industrial Technology (or equivalent) and experience in an industrial setting.
* Basic operation and repair knowledge of packaging, processing and utility equipment.
* Basic controls understanding and fundamentals of components (i.e., photo eyes).
* Record, Analyze, evaluate, and complete all required tasks to maintain the Power & Refrigeration facility equipment, boiler testing, and readings.
* Maintain basic understanding of safety training of electrical systems and theory 110, 240 and 480v. NFPA training basics.
* Possess basic welding techniques
* Possess Plant Maintenance- Electrician/Mechanic journeyman certificate or equivalent
* Maintenance qualifications to provide line coverage as needed, part of maintenance demand pool, part of maintenance vacation planning classification.
* Must be able to maintain production line equipment with the ability to operate the equipment in order to identify any problems that may exists
* Must be willing to upgrade skills in areas where skills are not at the required level that includes but is not limited to vocational, college, vendor courses, etc. Train self and others in problem solving/troubleshooting of mechanical and electrical equipment.
* Demonstrated professionalism, one-on-one coaching, leadership, patience, diplomacy, high ethical standards, and a positive, cooperative attitude.
* Must be self-directed with strong organizational and administrative skills. Demonstrated proficiency in use of computer systems (i.e., Microsoft Word, Excel). A working familiarity with document control systems, training databases is a plus.
* Proven mathematics skills.
* Demonstrated ability to prioritize, coordinate, and implement multiple tasks as well as plan and execute against specific quality objectives. Must be organized and detailed oriented.
* Must be a successful change agent and team player with an aggressive solution-oriented track record. Possess proven communication (verbal and written) skills; able to successfully interact with plant personnel at all levels. Possess strong motivational skills and presentation.
* Must be medically cleared and fit to wear a respirator.
Salary Description
$26.37-32.59