Maintenance Electro-Mechanical Apprentice

Job Summary: The Maintenance Electro/Mechanical Apprentice will develop technical and industrial expertise to ensure customer, team member, and vendor satisfaction. The Maintenance Electronic Apprentice does this by developing his own skills to ensure facility equipment is operating on all shifts at maximum efficiency with minimum downtime in order to maintain productivity. The Maintenance Electro/Mechanical Apprentice builds their own competence in the areas of manufacturing equipment, PLC and other electronic/mechanical functions in the facility. The Maintenance Electro/Mechanical Apprentice completes these functions in the support of the manufacture and distribution of dairy related products.

Responsibilities

Achieving assigned goals in the areas of maintenance, efficiency, safety, food quality, job performance, and cost control; Complying with GMP's, SOP's, corporate and/or plant policies, rules, and regulations; Developing skills related to ensuring facility equipment operates at maximum efficiency with minimum downtime; Building competence in manufacturing equipment, PLC and other electronic/mechanical functions; Developing technical skills in equipment operation, electrical troubleshooting, preventive maintenance, PLC and mechanical troubleshooting and repair; Performing preventive maintenance functions on facility equipment; Operating various types of equipment including electrical meters, PIT, and hand tools; Gaining knowledge of equipment operation and energy sources related to lock out tag out; Analyzing and taking appropriate action on problems associated with manufacturing equipment; Troubleshooting electro/mechanical issues including installation, diagnosis, calibration, maintenance/repair; Inspecting and operating material handling equipment; Covering breaks and lunches and other staffing needs; Complying with legal requirements concerning dairy processing, SQF guidelines, and food safety; Working in a safe manner and reporting safety concerns; Ensuring work areas are sanitary; Communicating effectively between shifts and other departments; Performing other duties as assigned

Requirements

Minimum High School Diploma, or GED; Must have Mechanical Aptitude; Must be a self-starter; Ability to apply basic mathematical concepts such as adding, counting, subtracting, multiplying, dividing and knowledge of weights and measure; Able to engage in and further develop critical thinking skills related to mechanical and industrial troubleshooting and intervention; Understand and respond appropriately to basic employee, vendor, and customer inquiries; Read, write, and communicate using English language sufficient to perform job functions; Knowledge of company's mission, purpose, goals and your role in achieving each of them; Ability to operate facility equipment as required in assigned area; Satisfactorily complete all company training requirements; Ability to interpret company documents and literature and UPC/code information; Responsible for reporting to work in a condition to work; Responsible for ensuring compliance with GMP dress code standards by wearing company issued uniform; Comply with performance criteria, standards of conduct as contained in company policy, employment procedures and responsibilities as described in the company handbook; Maintain a safe work environment at all times and immediately report and take appropriate action to correct safety issues; Responsible for completing all assigned apprenticeship classes and on the job activities; Requires morning, afternoon and overnight availability any day of the week based on assigned shift; Throughout the program will follow a rotating crew schedule that will be on all four crews by end of program; May be required to travel for training; Will be working in a traditional food manufacturing facility; May be subject to exposure to ingredients used in the manufacture of food products including allergens; May be subject to exposure to chemicals involved in the manufacture and sanitation of a food processing facility; Ability to move throughout all areas of the facility including but not limited to office, production, and warehouse environments; Including the outside perimeter of the building including the roof, catwalks, terrain, and confined spaces; Able to wear all necessary personal protective equipment to perform job functions; Stand and/or sit continuously and perform job functions for a full shift with meal break; Physically able to stand, bend, stoop, kneel, reach, twist, lift, push, pull, climb, balance, crouch, handle, and move items weighing up to 50 pounds without assistance and move objects exceeding 50 pounds with reasonable accommodations; Visual acuity corrected to perform job functions; Responsible for reporting to work at scheduled times and communicating tardiness and absences with the assigned manager/coordinator prior to the occurrence

Nice to have

Special language skills when there is a business need

Benefits

health; dental; vision; wellness programs; employee discounts; retirement plans; tuition reimbursement; ongoing development; advancement opportunities