Location: Delphos,OH, USA
Full job description
Lakeview Farms is seeking well qualified Maintenance Technicians. Earn our newly adjusted hourly wage and shift premium, as well as a $3,000 SIGN-ON BONUS!
Job Description
Position: Maintenance Technician
Reports to: Maintenance Manager
FLSA Class: Non - Exempt
Job Type: Full-time; 2nd and 3rd Shift available
Pay: $20.00 - $32.00 per hour PLUS shift premium
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education: High School Diploma or equivalent (GED).
Experience: Minimum three years in maintenance related field, food experience preferred.
JOB SUMMARY:
Perform routine maintenance and repairs as needed to keep machines and mechanical equipment operating efficiently and in a safe manner. Coordinate with Plant Management to establish maintenance schedules on various machines so as to minimize downtime on production.
PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Create and manage work orders in L2L, conducting necessary maintenance or repairs as needed.
Follow Lockout/Tagout procedures at all times and ensure all Maintenance Personnel are following Lockout/Tagout procedures at all times.
Inspect, operate or test machinery or equipment to diagnose machine malfunctions.
Perform routine maintenance, such as inspecting drives, motors or belts, checking fluid levels, replacing filters or doing other preventive maintenance actions.
Diagnose mechanical problems and determine how to correct them, checking blueprints, repair manuals or parts catalogs as necessary.
Repair machines, equipment or structures, using tools such as hammers, hoists, saws, drills, wrenches or equipment such as precision measuring instruments or electrical or electronic testing devices.
Maintain constant communication with Plant Management regarding any maintenance issues that may arise so that Plant Management can adjust their production schedule accordingly.
Assist in the setup and teardown of machines and equipment at beginning and end of shifts.
Comply with federal, state, and company policies, procedures and regulations.
Support all safety, food quality and sanitation initiatives and policies.
Perform other duties and tasks as assigned.
ABILITIES, KNOWLEDGE, and SKILLS REQUIRED
Possess knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair and maintenance.
Able to communicate complex information effectively to other employees.
Able to troubleshoot effectively to diagnose mechanical issues.
Know how to use basic computer programs like Microsoft Office.
Able to strictly follow any and all safety procedures and policies in place.
Able to use logic and reasoning to identify alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
Know how to operate industrial-size equipment safely and efficiently.
Possess adequate hand dexterity to manipulate or move objects.
Able to work well with others in a team environment.
Physical requirements are consistent with typical maintenance positions. Employees will at times have to lift items weighing upwards of 60 lbs. Most physical activity will consist of standing/walking during the day, working on various machines, and sitting at a desk only occasionally. The use of stairs/ladders is common in performing certain maintenance or retrieving certain tools or parts. Maintenance on some machines will require bending, stooping, or crawling.