Position : Maintenance Technician

　　Location : Fallon, Nevada

　　Requisition ID: : 24426

　　General Purpose:

　　Ensures that all equipment is operating effectively and efficiently. Must have excellent proficiency in preventative maintenance, over-hauls, modification, fabrication, welding, and mechanical and electrical troubleshooting and repair. Must also have working knowledge of machine shop equipment, excellent trouble shooting and problem solving skills.

　　Job Duties and Responsibilities:

　　Perform preventative maintenance and/or repairs of production and processing equipment as well as utility related equipment, following all safety procedures

　　Support the installation of new equipment

　　Assist the machine operators with training or troubleshooting to minimize equipment downtime

　　Ensure all repairs are documented

　　Foster teamwork consistent with our company and plant Mission, Vision, and Core Values

　　Adhere to all safety policies and procedures

　　Attends required training, including but not limited to: GMP's, HAACP, SQF, Safety, etc.

　　Perform other tasks and jobs as assigned

　　Proactively identify opportunities for Continuous Improvement to include: Lean, Kaizen, 5S, and Leader Standard Work

　　Follow all DFA GMP's and work in a manner consistent with all corporate and regulatory, food safety, quality and sanitation requirements

　　EEO/AA/Female/Minority/Disabled/Veteran

　　Minimum Requirements:

　　Education and Experience

　　High School Diploma or GED

　　Must have two (2) years formal mechanical education certificate or equivalent work experience doing maintenance type work

　　Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

　　Must be able to perform minor electrical work (ex. change pump motors, diagnose motor control problems, etc.)

　　Must know pneumatics, solenoid valves, and air cylinders

　　Must have the ability to perform minor projects from planning to installation. (Typically, this includes non-sanitary piping, drain lines, vacuum lines.)

　　Must have the ability to perform routine repairs in a safe and timely fashion (ex. rebuilding product pumps, water pumps, sanitary valves, samplers, packaging equipment, sifters, piping leaks).

　　Must have the ability to perform routine preventative maintenance on a variety of equipment, identify any abnormal conditions, and maintain appropriate records

　　Must have the ability to perform basic welding for repair and fabrication (mig/tig/stick).

　　Must have the ability to follow process control computer variables, schematics, and diagnose system problems.

　　Must have the ability to assist other mechanics on more complicated repairs in a safe and useful manner.

　　Must have good interpersonal skills necessary to foster cooperation and effectively communicate with others.

　　Basic computer skills.

　　Must be able to lift 60 lbs.

　　Must be able to successfully complete a written maintenance test conducted by Maintenance Manager

　　Licensing and Certification:

　　Electrical, welding, boiler, refrigeration, waste water, or plumbing licenses or certificates are a plus