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Maintenance Mechanic (2nd Shift Food Production Plant)

Location: Omaha, NE

Salary: From $25/Hour, based on experience.

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Job Description

Now Offering $500 HIRING BONUS New Employees hired will be awarded a $500 bonus upon completing 30 days of employment with perfect attendance!

Days: Monday-Friday and Weekends as needed
Hours: 3:30pm, typically 8-hour shift.
Pay Rate: From $25/Hour, based on experience.
SUMMARY/OBJECTIVE:
The Maintenance Technician is responsible for the maintenance and upkeep of all facilities within a designated area, as well as assisting in the coordination of all outside maintenance services. The position requires a person who enjoys being hands-on and has a good working knowledge of basic maintenance procedures.
REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
  • A minimum of two years’ experience in a similar role  
  • Strong troubleshooting skills. 
  • Industrial ammonia refrigeration experience preferred, but not required. 
  • Bilingual – English/Spanish preferred, but not mandatory.
  • A valid driver’s license and reliable transportation required
  • A minimum of high school diploma or GED equivalent preferred
  • Must be willing to undergo a drug test
  • Must be able to work independently and with team members from other departments
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
The Maintenance Technician will ensure smooth operation of the systems and machines including, but not limited to: 
  • Ensure that equipment and building structure are in appropriate condition and approved for use in the food industry. 
  • Assisting in improving the needs and methods of the operation to produce safe and high-quality products. 
  • Responsible for providing strong technical guidance and leadership to maintenance personnel. 
  • Ensure employees technical training, preventive maintenance, repairs, and equipment and facility maintenance. 
  • Installs, maintains, and repairs equipment. 
  • Maintaining conveyor systems. 
  • Troubleshooting malfunctions. 
  • Maintains treatment systems, as well as other systems, using gauges and other test instruments to diagnose malfunctions and mechanical hand and power tools to disassemble, repair, and reassemble system components. 
  • Fabricates, assembles, and tests parts as needed using metal fabricating tools, common hand tools, and power tools. 
  • Responsible for Food Safety, maintaining the integrity of SQF system and adhering to the gluten free and organic programs. 
  • Performing preventative and routine maintenance on all plant equipment including pneumatic, electrical, mechanical, and hydraulic components. 
  • Reading and interpreting blueprints, diagrams, manuals, technical orders, and schematics to determine repair needs. 
  • Lifting and maneuvering heavy objects, parts, and materials. 
  • Interacting and working alongside production employees and contractors. 
  • Keeps the work area neat, clean, and organized. 
  • Conducts self in a manner consistent with company mission, values, code of ethics, policies, and other standards of conduct.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. 
  • The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance; stoop, kneel, or crouch. 
  • The employee must frequently be able to sit or stand for long periods. 
  • The employee must be able to drive for short periods. 
  • The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 15 pounds and lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. 
  • While performing this job, the employee is regularly required to hear and speak in a manner that is understood by most people. 
  • The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms. 
  • Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. 
  • The employee must be free from communicable diseases. 
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
The plant operates in a cold environment of 50 degrees Fahrenheit or below. The employee will be in an environment that is cold, wet, dry, and at times foggy. Personnel are encouraged to wear warm clothing underneath the provided gear, slip resistant safety work shoes or boots.

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