General Maintenance Technician

Position Overview

Responsible for assisting Westin Packaged Meats-Fairbury Operation’s maintenance of facility and grounds

Requirements

• Experience in mechanical repair
• Experience in welding (mig, tig and arc)
• Have a positive and professional attitude
• Follow GMPs at all times
• Maintain a safe work environment and follow safety policies
• Notify management immediately of any unsafe situations
• Follow all Food Safety Policies
• Must always follow LOTO (Lock out Tag out) program
• Participate in daily LEAN meetings and stretches
• Regular attendance is required
• Prompt, on time reporting to work stations is required
• Ability to walk between buildings/work outdoors in all conditions (hot or cold environments)
• Ability to stand up to 9 hours per day
• Ability to walk on uneven surface, ramps and stairs
• Ability to climb step and extension ladders
• Ability to bend, stoop, twist, push, pull 7-8 hours a day
• Must provide own hand tools per Tool Stipend Policy
• Strength Level Factor 4 – Exert up to 100 lbs of force occasionally, and/or up to 50 lbs of force frequently and/or up to 20 lbs of force constantly.
• Demonstrate clear verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to read and comprehend documentation.

Competencies

• Outstanding communication skills
• Team Player
• Have a positive and professional attitude

Supervisory Responsibilities

This position has no supervisory responsibilities

Essential Functions

• Complete monthly PM’s (Preventative Maintenance) work orders for all the facilities of Westin Packaged Meats – Fairbury Operations in a timely manner
• Complete work order requests for equipment repairs, i.e., process equipment, its sub-systems and all ancillary processes or equipment related to the operation of the plant floor from a mechanical or welding perspective
• Running and bending conduit and pipe
• Complete work order requests for any facility repairs including, but not limited to carpentry and painting
• Adheres to all company policies including, but not limited to: safety, GMPs, and SOPs
• Actively participates in all assigned team meetings, training opportunities and required continuing education

Required Safety Training

• Standard Safety Training
• Pallet Jack Training

Required Personal Protective Equipment

• PPE is required to be worn/used at ALL TIMES which includes but is not limited to:

• • Safety Glasses
  • Hearing Protection
  • Welding Helmet and Gloves (when welding)
  • Safety Toe Shoes/Boots in all areas.
  • Boots (when on the roof of any building)

Force Exerted by Strength Level

Level	Occasionally	Frequently	Constantly	Back Support Policy
1	* - 10 lbs.	*	N/A	N/A
2	* - 20 lbs.	* - 10 lbs.	*	N/A
3	20 lbs. – 50 lbs.	10 lbs. – 25 lbs.	* - 10 lbs.	Required
4	50 lbs. – 100 lbs.	25 lbs. – 50 lbs.	10 lbs. – 20 lbs.	Required
5	100+ lbs.	50+ lbs.	20+ lbs.	Required

                                                * = Negligible Weight        N/A = Not Applicable

NOTE:  This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employee may be asked to perform other duties as directed to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.