We can't do what we do best - make our great-tasting sausage products - unless our equipment is running well and reliably. This is where you'll do your part to make Johnsonville great, by keeping our machines, lines and facilities running. You and your maintenance teammates will be responsible for all production and industrial refrigeration equipment, as well as our electrical and controls systems. You'll also work closely with our engineers and production members to make important upgrades to our production machinery, as innovate and grow our business. Johnsonville, LLC 2nd shift Electro-Mechanical Technician Watertown, WI Position Overview: You will be directly involved in the Reliability and Maintenance of the equipment and processes we use to produce our great tasting sausage. This position will not only be involved in maintaining current equipment, but it will allow you to apply Reliability Centered Maintenance (RCM) techniques and concepts on our way to helping Johnsonville become the "Best Company in the World." Responsibilities:
Apply RCM techniques to improve the performance of a variety of production equipment
Perform maintenance of utility equipment
Troubleshoot electrical and mechanical problems on various production and utility equipment and apply RCA techniques to improve and eliminate future problems
Work on projects (i.e. machining, fabrication, Capital projects and working with outside vendors)
Help gather information to create technical equipment data for development of preventative maintenance information for SAP
Assist with new equipment installation and/or equipment relocation
Maintain facilities and equipment to meet Johnsonville, OSHA and U.S.D.A. standards
Be part of teams that implement ideas to improve uptime of plant equipment through equipment modifications, layout adjustments, and general machine maintenance
Preventive maintenance of all plant equipment
Maintain/monitor inventory system for plant and utility equipment
Improve uptime on plant equipment through machine modification, layout adjustments, and general machine maintenance
Maintain all utility areas in a neat/orderly fashion
Ability to perform responsibilities in a safe and efficient manner
Education:
High School Diploma or equivalent preferred
Experience:
Industrial maintenance experience is required
Experience in ammonia refrigeration, heating, ventilation and air conditioning and steam generation (boiler), is a plus
Basic Electrical experience/understanding is required (PLCs are a plus.) -Willingness to learn is essential
Skills and Competencies:
Strong written and verbal communication skills required
Basic computer skills required
Member must be highly motivated with high expectations
Physical Demands:
Must be able to lift, carry and hand grip up to 65 lbs, and pull up to 20 lbs
Walking and/or Standing throughout the shift
Bending and/or Reaching throughout the shift
Other Requirements:
External Candidates Only: Ability to pass a pre-employment, post offer drug screen, physical and background check
Date:October 15, 2024 Location: Watertown, WI Member Status: Full Time, Hourly Hours: 2:00pm - 11:00pm M-F, with weekend work expected Starting Hourly Rate: $30.84 per hour starting plus shift premium Travel: Not a ton, less than 10% of your time Reason for Posting: Member left the organization Benefits: Members have potential for a monthly bonus, 401k with a company match and profit sharing. Members also have access to terrific benefits including affordable medical, dental and vision coverage;flexible spending accounts; disability and life insurance; and fertility and adoption assistance. Johnsonville also offers competitive paid time off, including paid parental time off and tuition reimbursement! About our Company Since 1945, our family-owned band of sausage-makers has invented better ways to make, eat and prepare crave-able sausage. Today, we are 3,000 Members strong. We sell our famous sausage in all 50 United States and more than 40 countries. We have a culture built on the idea that if we make developing your talents our top priority, great business results will follow naturally. We call it The Johnsonville Way. It has been our secret sauce for decades, and we hope you get to experience it for yourself! How to Apply:External candidate: Apply online only at: careers.johnsonville.com Applicants must be authorized to work in the US without requiring sponsorship now or in the future. #JVLINDWe value the diversity of our workforce and we embrace the principles of Equal Opportunity Employment. M/F/Vet/DisabilityJohnsonville values the service Veterans and their family members have given to our country. We support the hiring of returning service members and military spouses.