Job Description
Job Description
Job Title : Maintenance Technician
Pay Rate : Ranges from 29.75 / hr to 44 / hr - based on experience.
Location : Battle Creek, MI
Shift : 5PM to 5 AM 3 or 4 workings days weekly.
Department : Maintenance
Supervised by : Maintenance Supervisor
Job Summary :
As a Maintenance Technician, you will work in cooperation with shift supervisors in the Battle Creek plant and nearby distribution center to ensure all equipment remains operational. This is a great opportunity to establish yourself in a secure company with a 75+ year history of success.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities :
- Ability to perform mechanical work, valve replacement, conveyor bearing and chain replacement, motor / gearbox replacement, lubrication systems
- Must possess the skills / knowledge of an Industrial Electrician to read and comprehend electrical schematics to install, troubleshoot, conduct preventative maintenance and perform repairs to facilities and production equipment to 480 Volts, 3-Phase
- Ability to troubleshoot and re-wire high speed equipment such as AC / DC motors, VFDs, PLCs, PLC I / O modules and servo motors
- Working knowledge of electrical controls systems, safety circuits, and automation components
- Ability to work off shifts and overtime as necessary
- Must be able to work in varying temperatures and climates
- Ability to work independently or with a team to repair and maintain equipment as needed in a fast-paced environment during production
- Practice safe working habits, ability to follow directions, and work with minimal supervision
- Other duties as assigned
Qualifications :
High school diploma or equivalent3 years’ experience in an industrial maintenance related fieldStrong knowledge and understanding of hydraulics, pneumatics, belt systems, motors, pumps, and other industrial machine componentsStrong interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to work effectively in a team environmentKnowledge of safety policies and procedures is required (e.g. lock out / tag out, high voltage electrical)Working knowledge of and the ability to use hand and power toolsExperience in the food industry is a plusWork Environment :
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts and forklifts.The employee is occasionally exposed to wet / humid / cold conditions (non-weather).The noise level in the work environment may be loud.The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, and sit.Ability to lift, push, pull product weighing up to 50 pounds out of confined spaces and occasionally having to lift product overhead.Ability to stand, kneel, climb ladders, and other physical requirements as needed.Equal Employment Opportunity :
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