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Job summary:
Ensures the safe and appropriate operation of equipment by proper diagnosis, repair and maintenance of the operating condition of production/processing machinery and other mechanical equipment and buildings. Duties include repairing and maintaining machinery, mechanical equipment and computerized systems, such as pumps, conveyor systems, and motors, in accordance with diagrams, blueprints, operating manuals, or manufacturer's specifications.
Hours of Work: Will be discussed
Days off: Will be discussed
Qualifications:
High School graduate plus a minimum of two (2) years' industrial maintenance experience within Dairy, Food, and/or Beverage industry or a combination of experience, formal training and education.
Working knowledge of machines and tools, including their design, uses, benefits, repair, and maintenance.
Effective troubleshooting skills; must be able to systematically diagnose electrical and/or mechanical problems.
Working knowledge of AC & DC power and control voltages, PLC, VFD drives and process instrumentation.
Basic computer hardware and software skills.
Physical, mental and environmental demands:
The demands described below are representative of those that must be met by an incumbent to successfully perform the essential specific position criteria. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.
Physical Demands:
Frequently required to stand and walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs and ladders; balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, often in cramped positions; talk or hear; taste or smell. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 lbs. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. As member of the Emergency Response Team, individual must be SCBA certified.
Environmental Demands:
While performing job duties of this job, the employee is exposed to outside weather conditions. The employee will be subject to temperature extremes in various parts of the facility. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate; however, the employee will occasionally be exposed to noise in various locations inside the plant.
Job Duties:
Confers with operators and observes, tests, and evaluates operation of machinery and equipment to diagnose cause of malfunction.
Disassembles machinery and equipment to remove parts and make repairs.
Examines parts for defects, such as breakage or excessive wear.
Repair, replace, adjust, and align components of machinery and equipment.
Cleans and lubricates parts, equipment, and machinery.
Test-runs repaired machinery and equipment to verify adequacy of repairs.
Fabricates replacement parts.
Welds to repair broken metal parts, fabricate new parts, and assemble new equipment.
Orders or requisitions parts and materials.
Repairs and replaces electrical wiring and components.
Records repairs and maintenance performed in an accurate and timely manner.
Member of the Emergency Response Team.
Ability to work on AC/DC power and control voltages.
Has all required tools to perform job and always carries basic tools and test equipment and always maintains such in workable condition.
Maintains basic computer skills to perform maintenance and repair on computer-controlled machinery.
Works on PLC controls, VFD drives and demonstrates a good understanding of instrumentation. Effectively troubleshoots electrical, mechanical and process issues in an independent manner. Proper use of self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) Communicates effectively and works well with all employees, visitors and vendors. Reliable and available to work any shift and holidays. Work overtime as required. Performs other duties as may be required.
Company wide job responsibilities:
Demonstrates good interpersonal communication skills. Understands and follows Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP's). Performs all duties in a safe and efficient manner. Promptly reports any unsafe working conditions. Promptly reports all potential quality and food safety hazards to management. Complies with all of Saputo's food safety, quality programs, and regulatory requirements. Demonstrates integrity in all business activities with employees, visitors and vendors. Reliable and consistent attendance and available to work any shift, overtime or holidays as required; may be required to cover the absence of key personnel. Performs other duties as required.
Core Competencies:
Adaptability - Approaches change or newness positively.
Maintains effectiveness when experiencing major changes in work tasks or the work environment; adjusting effectively to work within new work structures, processes, requirements, or cultures.
Applied Learning - Actively participates in learning activities and quickly gains and applies knowledge, understanding or skill.
Building Strategic Working Relationships - Seeks opportunities to develop collaborative working relationships to facilitate the accomplishment of goals
Contributing to Team Success - Actively participates as a member of the team to move toward the completion of team goals.
Pay rete- 35.96-$43.04
In the USA, Saputo ranks among the top three cheese producers and is one of the top producers of extended shelf-life and cultured dairy products, with a portfolio of well-loved brands such as Stella, Frigo Cheese, Montchevre, Stella, and Treasure Cave. We also boast a strong foodservice presence, partnering with reputable chain restaurants and broadline distributors.
Whether your expertise lies in manufacturing, operations, supply chain, sales, quality assurance, or in any other function, your role is integral to our success. You will make contributions that matter, all while working alongside colleagues who genuinely care about your success and who will roll up their sleeves to help.
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