Job Purpose

Support the company’s maintenance program by focusing on plant equipment and building maintenance in a manner that meets and complies with all food safety policies and OSHA regulations. This is a 3rd shift position.

Essential Functions

• Troubleshoot and repair mechanical problems with plant equipment (e.g., mechanical drive systems, HVAC, hydraulic and pneumatic systems)

• Troubleshoot and repair electrical problems with plant equipment (e.g., wiring, circuits, fuses, switches, electrical installations, transformers, motors, and AC/DC motor drives)

• Perform preventive maintenance on all plant equipment

• Perform building maintenance and repairs (e.g., air conditioning, lights, forklifts)

• Perform small repairs on equipment to prevent long-term downtime until permanent repairs can be completed

• Report food safety and quality issues to appropriate personnel

• Comply with all food safety requirements, training, policies, and procedures

• Perform other job-related duties as assigned

  Qualifications (Education, Experience, Competencies)

• Strong troubleshooting skills

• Skilled in pneumatics, and hydraulics

• Ability to accurately use and read a variety of measuring devices

• Well rounded electrical, mechanical and machine shop skills and experience

• Written and verbal communication skills

• Ability to work overtime as needed

• High school diploma or equivalent

• Technical degree in a maintenance related field, MN Special Engineer Boiler License or higher, or refrigeration experience preferred

• $2,000 Sign-On Bonus after 90 days.