Position : Plant Maintenance Mechanic -1st Shift

　　Location : Richmond, Indiana

　　Requisition ID: : 24600

　　MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN

　　GENERAL PURPOSE

　　Demonstrate full proficiency in maintenance/mechanical activities to ensure that all equipment is operating effectively

　　and efficiently. Perform general maintenance, preventative maintenance, over-hauls, modification, fabrication, welding,

　　and/or mechanical and electrical troubleshooting and repair. Work with a limited degree of supervision, with oversight

　　focused on complex and/or new assignments. Act as an informal resource for colleagues with less experience.

　　JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

　　• 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

　　DFA Benchmark Job Profile template.docx

　　• 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

　　REPORTING TO THIS POSITION

　　• None

　　BACKUP SUPPORT TO POSITION(S)

　　• N/A

　　TRAVEL

　　☒ No travel required

　　☐ 5%-15% (1-3 times per year)

　　☐ 15%-25% (1-2 times per quarter)

　　☐ 25%-50% (up to 1 week per month)

　　☐ 50%-75% (up to 2 weeks per month)

　　☐ 75%-100% (3+ weeks per month)

　　SCOPE INFORMATION

　　• N/A

　　JOB PROFILE CREATED BY

　　• HQ Human Resources

　　DFA Benchmark Job Profile template.docx

　　Original: January 2023

　　Revised:

　　See last page for Physical Demands

　　DFA Benchmark Job Profile template.docx

　　DFA PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT

　　Place an “X” in the appropriate response

　　Never

　　0% of shift

　　Occasional

　　1-33% of shift

　　Frequent

　　34-66% of shift

　　Constant

　　67-100% of shift

　　Physical Demands

　　Sit

　　Stand

　　Walk

　　Grasp, handle, twist or type

　　Reach (forward or overhead)

　　Climb (stairs or ladder)

　　Squatting, kneeling or bending

　　Push/pull

　　Crawling

　　Driving a vehicle

　　Lifting/Carrying

　　Up to 10 pounds

　　Up to 25 pounds

　　Up to 55 pounds

　　Up to 75 pounds

　　75-100 pounds

　　Work Environment

　　Use of chemicals

　　Must maintain a constant state of alertness

　　Outdoor weather conditions

　　Wet or humid conditions (non-weather)

　　Refrigerated temps (non-weather) < 40°

　　Elevated heat (non-weather) > 95°

　　Noise > 80 decibels

　　Dust

　　Fumes

　　Ability to work around dairy/food products

　　Work in tight or narrow spaces

　　Working in, around & over lines/obstacles

　　Ability to work with limited supervision

　　Typical office environment

　　Typical manufacturing environment

　　Typical farm/livestock environment

　　Typical lab environment

　　Sensory Demands (Check all that apply)

　　☐ Verbal Communication ☐ Touch ☐ Smell ☐ Hear ☐ Read ☐ Taste ☐ Write

　　Vision (Check all that apply)

　　☐ Close vision (clear vision at 20 inches or less)

　　☐ Distance vision (clear vision at 20 feet or more)

　　☐ Color vision (ability to identify and distinguish color)

　　☐ Peripheral vision (ability to observe an area that can be seen up and down or to the left and right while eyes are fixed

　　on a given point)

　　☐ Depth perception (three-dimensional vision, ability to judge distances and spatial relationships)

　　Education and Experience

　　High School Diploma or GED required

　　Must have two (2) years of formal mechanical/electrical education certification or equivalent work experience doing maintenance type work

　　SAP experience preferred

　　Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

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

　　Must know pneumatics, solenoid valves, and air cylinders

　　Must be able to use standard maintenance tools in a safe manner

　　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 (rebuilding product/water pumps, boiler maintenance, HVAC, VFD's, sanitary valves, 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 (tig/stick)

　　Must have the ability to follow process control computer variables and 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

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

　　Basic computer skills

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