Facilities Maintenance Technician I A shift at Smucker Retail Foods, Inc. — Edgerton, KS

In this role you will:

Perform troubleshooting and diagnostics on production equipment and tools in a just-in-time environment.

Perform scheduled, preventative and emergency technician tasks and projects as assigned by the maintenance supervisor or their designee Location: Edgerton KS

Pay: $26.36

Reports to: Manager/Operations

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provides emergency/unscheduled repairs of production equipment during production and performs scheduled maintenance repairs of production equipment during machine service.
• Performs maintenance inspections and repairs for the distribution facility as needed.
• Possesses the basic mechanical and technical skills to accomplish the required machine maintenance.
• Immediate repair of any facility equipment as needed.
• Prepares and sets up machinery for scheduled production runs.
• Performs mechanical skills including, but not limited to, mechanical, electrical, pneumatic and hydraulic troubleshooting and repair of production machines.
• Diagnose problems, replace or repair parts, test and make adjustments.
• Perform regular preventive maintenance on machines, equipment, and plant facilities.
• Perform a variety of plumbing maintenance and carpentry functions.
• Adhere strictly to all company safety policies and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for chemical handling.
• Assists in planned and unplanned downtime projects, shutdowns, and emergency work.
• Participates in internal and external audits or inspections
• Ensure product manufacturing runs smoothly without significant interruptions.
• Work closely with Regulatory Compliance regarding food safety.
• Reads and interprets equipment manuals and work orders to perform required maintenance and service
• Comply with safety regulations and maintain clean and orderly work areas.
• Follow health and safety practices as they apply to area of work and the facility
• Perform appropriate housekeeping tasks as needed
• Other responsibilities as assigned.

Tools and Equipment:

• Use a variety of hand and power tools, electric meters and material handling equipment in performing duties.
• Forklifts, electric and manual floor jacks, dollies, computer, pencil, markers, cardboard, bump hat, ear plugs, and hair net.
• Safety glasses are optional.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• The candidate must have the ability to sit, stand, walk, kneel, squat, bend, reach, push, pull, twist, crawl, climb stairs/ladders, and be able to lift to a maximum of 50 pounds

SELECTION CRITERIA

Education

• Technical degree preferred
• High School diploma or equivalent required.

Experience

• At minimum, five years’ experience in food manufacturing.

Other

• Must have a good understanding of plant equipment and processes
• Must have a strong background in facility warehouse maintenance
• Must have good communication skills (written and verbal)
• Strong problem-solving and trouble-shooting skills
• Self-motivated with a sense of urgency
• May be required to complete additional testing
• Should have proficient computer skills
• Must be willing to work all shifts
• Has a good understanding of all plant processes and maintenance programs

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