Maintenance Technician

Job Description

Job Description

Job Type : Regular

Invest in you, Join Agropur as a Maintenance Technician in Luxemburg We dairy you! The Maintenance Technician I performs routine and break down maintenance on processing and packaging equipment and is responsible for keeping the plant running and in compliance with all rules and regulations by using safe methods of equipment repair / upkeep.

How Agropur invests in YOU :

Starting Rate : $33.46 hourly

Two pay increases within a year, up to $1.00

Schedule 2-2-3 12h shift 6pm to 6am

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Short and Long-term Disability Insurance

401(k) with up to 7% company contributions

3 Weeks PTO

Paid holidays and 2 floating holidays

Paid parental leave

Advancement Opportunities

Healthy work / life balance

Essential Duties and Responsibilities :

• Effectively communicate with crew from previous and current shifts.
• Work closely with production Supervisors, line leaders and production crews to answer questions and receive as much information as possible to perform the work successfully.
• Efficiently repair / replace valves and pumps (seals, steams, O rings, seats, bearings, etc.)
• Effectively perform electrical wiring (switches, outlets, starter, motor leads, etc.).
• Effectively perform sanitary welding and moderate pipe fitting (stainless, copper, pvc, etc.).
• Perform utility inspections (boilers, air systems, WWTP, water systems, ammonia, HVAC, security, etc.), adjusting as needed.
• Effectively update and install equipment.
• Efficiently perform regular and preventative maintenance related to the plant, equipment, and grounds in compliance with standard operating procedures, good manufacturing practices, and safety policies as enforced by OSHA.
• Provide emergency / unscheduled repairs of mechanical, electrical, pneumatic and hydraulic equipment during the packaging / production process as needed.
• Prepare and set up machinery for scheduled production runs.
• Work closely with production to minimize downtime while maintaining quality.
• Maintain a working knowledge of all plant area processes.
• Accurately read and interpret equipment manuals and work orders.
• Complete and update work orders using in-house systems. (Little Chute & Weyauwega only)

Other Duties and Responsibilities :

Stop any observed unsafe acts and obey facility safety rules and procedures.

This list of duties and responsibilities is not all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties and responsibilities, as management may deem necessary from time to time.

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Qualifications : Education Required :

Experience Required :

Certification / Licensure Required :

Skills Required :

AA / EEO – Minority / Female / Disability / Veteran / Sexual Orientation / Gender Identity

Agropur welcomes people from all backgrounds and origins. We are proud to be an employer with a diverse community and are committed to providing a respectful and inclusive experience for all employees and applicants. We will work with candidates who request accommodation. Please note that an adequate knowledge of French is required for positions in Quebec.

In this text, the use of the masculine gender to designate persons is intended only to lighten the text.