Maintenance Technician

Maintenance Technician Job Highlights

Company Profile

Jack Link’s Protein Snacks is a global leader in snacking and the No. 1 meat snack manufacturer worldwide. The Jack Link’s Protein Snacks portfolio of brands includes Jack Link’s, Lorissa’s Kitchen, MATADOR Jerky, Golden Island, BiFi, and Peperami.

Job Profile

The company is seeking a Maintenance Technician who will keep the plant and equipment running in a safe and efficient manner.

Maintains and repairs the buildings and equipment. Carries out responsibilities in accordance with company policies and procedures.

Educational Qualification

• Applicants should have a High School Diploma or GED

Work Experience

• Possess 1 to 5 years of related experience or training or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Duties/Responsibilities

• Assist with inventory control of tools and parts on hand.
• Complete Preventative Maintenance tasks as assigned.
• Confers with management and suppliers to resolve maintenance problems and recommends measures to improve operations and conditions of machines and equipment
• Demand Maintenance as assigned: Skill in diagnosing equipment defects and making necessary repairs.
• Follow Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs), Hazard Analysis, and Critical Control Point (HACCP) training, along with company pre-requisite programs, Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), and Standard Sanitation Operating Procedures (SSOPs).
• Inspect machines and equipment for conformance with operational standards.
• Maintain all areas of the shop, boiler room, and the interior/exterior of the plant.
• Maintain, repair, and troubleshoot machinery, ovens, mechanical lift trucks, and facilities problems as needed for production issues and efficiency.
• Manage start-up to make sure equipment is in proper operating condition.
• Operate mechanical forklift, pallet jack, battery-changer, and stock picker.
• Safety operates various machines, including a Band Saw, Break Press, Mill, Lathe, Grinder, etc.
• Troubleshoot electrical functions (i.e. motors, controls, PLC function, and another basic wiring)
• Work with tools and power equipment as well as material handling.
• Performs other duties and responsibilities as necessary.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Machining or Electrical
• Basic knowledge of manufacturing
• Electrical and electrical troubleshooting of 120/240/480 3ph systems
• Facility maintenance experience (preferred)
• Industrial mechanical experience
• Knowledge of electrical/mechanical safety practices
• Knowledge of hydraulics, pneumatics, and electronics
• Prior Knowledge of food processing equipment helpful
• Troubleshooting PLC and frequency drives
• Welding skills (both MIG and TIG)

Skills/Knowledge/Abilities

• Ability to add and subtract, multiply, and divide using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating or maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to write routine breakdowns, preventive maintenance, and other maintenance-related reports and correspondence.
• Attention to detail
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills; must work effectively with all levels of management and team members
• Intermediate verbal communication skills in English.
• Knowledge of the materials, tools, methods, and techniques used in the mechanical, pneumatic, and hydraulic trades (i.e. welding, tape measure, band saw, lathe, caliper, micrometer, etc.).
• Multi-tasking ability
• Project-oriented
• Self-motivated, able to work unsupervised and with teams
• Work well with others

Safety Measures

• Ensure safety devices are installed and working properly
• Immediately report all accidents and deficiencies to the lead, foreman, supervisor, manager
• Knowledge of the occupational hazards and safety precautions
• Maintain a safe, clean, and organized work area
• Perform all duties within OSHA and company safety standards; LOTO, wear PPE, and maintain safety equipment

Physical Demands

• Regularly required to stand, walk, use hands to finger, handle, or feel, lift or move up to 25 pounds, and talk or hear
• Occasionally required to sit, and reach with hands and arms
• Must occasionally lift or move up to 50 pounds
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision

Work Environment

• The work environment is a food plant/office setting with varying degrees of temperatures and noise levels.
• Exposure to manufacturing equipment movement and wet/slippery floors.
• Travel may be required.

Benefits/Perks

• Dental Plan
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Home and Auto Insurance
• Legal Plan
• Medical Plan (Traditional PPO Plan or High-Deductible Plan with HSA)
• Paid Time Off
• Retirement (401k)
• Vision Plan
• Whole Life, Accident, Critical Illness Insurance

Employer’s Statement

Jack Link’s Protein Snacks is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation and gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.