Maintenance Technician (Multi-craft) - 2nd Shift

Maintenance Technician (multi-craft) supports the electrical/mechanical equipment needs of a state-of-the-art turkey processing plant.  The role willingly seeks knowledge and responsibilities of multi-craft in electrical/ mechanical fields. The position reports to the maintenance supervisor w/ primary work schedule of M- Fri 2nd shift (2:00 - 10:30pm), with flexibility to work early/ late shift, overtime, and weekends, as needed.  

• →Routinely apply working knowledge of facility equipment and processes to monitor and troubleshoot equipment mechanical and minor electrical-related failures to minimize downtime and improve yield
• →Employ mechanical & electrical preventative maintenance (PM) during down days and overnight
• →Proactively use knowledge of VFD’s, AC/DC circuits, motors, pumps, rotating equipment, electrical, piping, etc. to address operating problems.
• →Partner with operations in set up /teardown and operation of equipment prior to shift start and after shift end.
• →Work with sanitation during overnight equipment operation for cleaning & sanitizing.
• →Ensure compliance with state / federal regulations & code; promote a safe work environment for self and others.
• →Assist co-workers with repairs and willingly share knowledge with others
• →Work with minimal supervision; Investigate and bring improvement suggestions forward
• →Other duties as assigned by Manager/Supervisor.

• Lift / move up to 40 lbs.; occasionally 50 lbs.
• Stand, walk, bend, kneel, climb, stoop up to 10 hrs./shift
• Able to work from 6+ feet of height
• Work safely in hot, cold, wet environment e.g. 35-40 / 100 degrees
• Exposure to low & high voltage equipment & conveying systems

• GED (Min.);Associates degree (preferred / not required)
• Mechanical & Electrical coursework / certificate (preferred)

• Min. of 2 years of maintenance technician work experience in related field

• Working knowledge of mechanical & minor electrical systems
• Solid understanding of electrical code and regulations (preferred/ not required)
• Detailed-oriented; able to work in fast-paced environment w/ minimal supervision
• Self-directed, team player w/ good initiative, communication and interpersonal skills;
• Problem-solver; fast technical learner;