This position will require a self-directed, team oriented individual who takes pride and ownership in their work, and is willing to accept total responsibility for plant equipment troubleshooting, repair and preventive maintenance programs. Maintenance Mechanics will be responsible for a broad variety of equipment and system types, and must possess solid mechanical, electrical and maintenance welding skills, along with above average troubleshooting abilities. Due to the high levels of efficiency and productivity expected from this plant, Maintenance Mechanics must be innovative and demonstrate a “Can Do” attitude and be willing to perform whatever tasks are necessary for the plant to meet its objectives.

　　Employee Type:

　　Full time

　　Location:

　　KY Buckner

　　Job Type:

　　Production Maintenance

　　Job Posting Title:

　　Maintenance Technician

　　Job Description:

　　Responsibilities:

　　Stock and locate spare parts.

　　Troubleshoot and repair mechanical and electrical equipment.

　　Perform equipment modifications and rebuilds.

　　Perform routine maintenance welding and minor fabrication.

　　Perform general building maintenance.

　　Responsible for ensuring equipment is properly maintained in order to manufacture safe, legal and quality product.

　　Ensure that work areas are clean that Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP’s) are full complied with.

　　Ensure compliance with all safety programs and maintain hazard free work areas.

　　Be able to effectively communicate with team members to support a self-directed work environment.

　　​Use sound judgment in exercising caution to insure personal safety and the safety of others.

　　Communicate effectively across all functions to insure efficient production levels. ​

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　　Schedule and perform the following regular preventive maintenance:

　　Flour system blowers, airlocks, diverter valves and sifters

　　Change dust collector filter bags

　　Presses, dryers, accumulators and strippers

　　Die washer

　　Short cut storage and distribution system

　　Packaging machines, scales, code daters, printers, casepackers and tapers

　　Alvey case lifts, conveyors, accumulators and palletizer

　　Air compressors and dryers

　　Boiler, circulating pumps and control valves

　　Chillers and air handlers and intake filters (general HVAC)

　　Water treatment system

　　Plant hot water system and general plumbing

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　　Qualifications /Education/Experience/Skills

　　High School Diploma or GEDrequired.

　　Must demonstrategood communication skills and be able to understand and interpret equipment training manuals and drawings.

　　Must demonstrate good math skills.

　　Must demonstrate a sense of urgency.

　　Must possess a solid mechanical aptitude combined with technical training and/or the equivalent in manufacturing experience (preferably in food manufacturing).

　　Demonstrate creative troubleshooting and problem solving skills.

　　Demonstrate an advanced understanding of electrical distribution and control circuits.

　　Demonstrate an advanced understanding of PLC theory and programming.

　　Advanced working knowledge of the following support equipment:

　　Boilers, pumps and circulating systems

　　Air compressors and pneumatic systems

　　Pneumatic conveying theory and related systems

　　Pasta drying instrumentation

　　Understand be proficient in the operation of the following shop equipment:

　　Drill press

　　Hydraulic press

　　Milling machine

　　Lathe

　　Grinders, band saws and other related hand tools.

　　Advanced maintenance welding including:

　　AC/DC stick, Tig, Mig, Gas AcetylenePhysical Requirements:

　　Ability to lift at least 50 pounds unassisted; periodically lift up to 100 lbs.

　　Must be able to climb, kneel, crawl and work at elevation.

　　Vocal communication required to communicate with all plant personnel.

　　Distance and color vision acuity is required.

　　EEO Statement:

　　Winland Foods believes that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical to our success as a global company, and we seek to recruit develop, and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool. Winland Foods is committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, age, physical and mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, military and veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

　　Winland Foods is a leading private label food manufacturer of pasta, dry dinners, condiments, syrups, and more with nearly 3,000 employees operating out of 14 production facilities in US, Canada, and Italy.

　　As a ‘newly’ established company, we are creating the building blocks for an innovative and agile organization that is purpose driven - delivering high quality food to our customers and communities. We foster an environment that encourages all employees to be heard, and values their contributions and ideas.

　　By joining Winland Foods, you become a part of a new team that values passion, collaboration, and strives to prosper with our customers.

　　To all recruitment agencies: Winland Foods does not accept unsolicited agency resumes/CVs. Please do not forward resumes/CVs to Winland Foods employees, or any company location(s). Winland Foods is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes/CVs.