Position : Maintenance Technician - 2nd Shift

　　Location : Winthrop, Minnesota

　　Requisition ID: : 24354

　　Perform maintenance and/or repairs (planned, unplanned, emergency) on production, processing, and packaging equipment as well as utility related equipment or systems, following all safety procedures

　　Perform preventative maintenance; perform routine inspections of equipment for assessment of reliability and performance

　　Read, analyze, and interpret technical procedures, electrical schematics, service manuals, and work orders to perform required maintenance and service

　　Support the installation of new equipment

　　Assist operators with training or troubleshooting to minimize equipment downtime

　　Complete work orders in a timely manner, while maintaining high quality standards

　　Use a variety of hand and power tools, electric meters, and material handling equipment in performing duties

　　Maintain communication with other departments, management, and employees and notify them of any problems and/or concerns that may restrict the efficiency of production

　　Ensure all repairs are documented. Complete all paperwork clearly, legibly, and accurately with required information. Document all required information in accordance with standard operations procedures

　　Stay up to date on new products, equipment, technology and techniques

　　Utilizing continuous improvement mindset, assist in identifying opportunities to improve processes

　　Exhibit the ability to anticipate parts requirements for the tasks, follow proper purchasing procedures, and acquire parts ahead of anticipated task performance

　　Maintain safe working conditions for employees and compliance with all state and federal regulations regarding health and safety issues

　　Follow all DFA good manufacturing practices (GMP) and work in a manner consistent with all corporate regulatory, food safety, quality, and sanitation requirements

　　The requirements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employee, but is not a complete list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required. Other duties may be assigned as required

　　Education and Experience

　　High school diploma or equivalent

　　Graduation from trade school or technical school preferred in areas such as electrical, programmable controls (PLC/HMI), mechanical, welding/fabrication, refrigeration, plumbing, etc.

　　2 to 4 years of maintenance, mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, electronic, computer-controlled equipment, PLC, and HVAC or related experience, preferably in a manufacturing environment

　　Experience on a variety of equipment including lubricating, cleaning, material handling, motor control, relay control, process control and packaging equipment

　　Experience with ammonia refrigeration systems preferred

　　Certification and/or License – may be required during course of employment

　　Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

　　Knowledge of charts, tables, drawings, specifications, schedules, wiring diagrams

　　Able to inspect equipment, recognize potential problems, and take appropriate corrective action to prevent component failures or equipment down time

　　Able to use a variety of maintenance tools, hand and power tools, electric meters, and material handling equipment in a safe manner

　　Able to perform maintenance activities/repairs independently and assist on more complicated repairs

　　Able to perform minor to mid-sized projects from planning to installation

　　Able to present options and ideas to current processes or procedures

　　Able to adapt and manage to change effectively

　　Able to perform task and duties without constant supervision

　　Able to work effectively in a team environment

　　Able to diagnose and take appropriate steps to find solutions to problems

　　Able to communicate clearly and effectively, both verbally and in writing

　　Able to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals

　　Basic computer skills

　　Must be able to read, write and speak English

　　An Equal Opportunity Employer