Maintenance Technician- Level 1

Roles and Responsibilities:

The Facilities Maintenance Technician is responsible for the completion of assigned maintenance projects in a safe and timely manner. Coordination with production schedules and department Supervisors is required

• Stand: Must be able to remain standing 75% of the time

• Walk: Needs to occasionally move about inside the facilities to inspect products

• Exposure to work: Works in temperature range of -5 to 120 degree internally and externally

• Carry weight, lift: Occasionally lifts tools and equipment weighing up to 80 pounds

• Twisting, turning and bending: Moves production tools and equipment weighing up to 80 pounds around production facility

• Use hands/fingers to handle or feel: Constantly inspects, repairs, removes and replaces machinery and other production equipment

• Climb or balance: Ascends/descends stairs and ladders to access and work on machinery and equipment

• Stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl: Constantly positions self to inspect materials and quality processes

• Talk/hear: Frequently communicates with co-workers and supervisor(s) regarding maintenance needs and projects; must be able to exchange accurate information in these situations

• See: Must be able to identify defects and inspect machinery and equipment

Smell: Able to detect ammonia

Education:

Associates’ Degree or Certification from Technical College preferred, OR

Combination of education and work experience.

Experience:

Strong skills in the areas of electrical, plumbing, welding, hydraulics, diagnostics, tube bending, pipe threading, use of power tools and mechanical skills are required.

Possess strong troubleshooting skills and be able to identify probable causes to determine the best course of action to resolve mechanical or electrical issues.

Working on various types of drives, motors, and process controllers.

Experience troubleshooting Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC).

Knowledgeable in preventative and predictive maintenance.

Must display Leadership, Facilitating, and Teamwork skills; help set the standard for the department.

Excellent verbal and written communication skills, good analytical skills, and strong interpersonal skills.

Reliability or history of good attendance (2 absences or less) and must maintain good attendance.

• Refrigeration System Maintenance

• Inspect, maintain, and repair refrigeration units, including compressors, condensers, evaporators, and associated components

• Conduct routine preventive maintenance on refrigeration equipment to prevent breakdowns and ensure optimal performance

• Monitor refrigerant levels, pressures, and temperatures to identify and address issues promptly

• Perform emergency repairs and troubleshooting to minimize downtime

• Conduct routine inspections of building systems and equipment to identify maintenance needs.

• Maintain accurate records of maintenance activities, including equipment history and repair logs

• Prepare reports on equipment performance and maintenance activities as required.

• Ensure compliance with all relevant safety and environmental regulations while performing maintenance tasks.

• Follow established safety protocols and wear appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE).

• Commit to keeping high standards of food safety and product quality of all Frick’s Quality Meats products

• Actively practice safety and cleanliness in all aspects of the job

• Know and practice proper use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

• Contribute to the team effort by working with associate members to ensure policies and procedures are properly followed

• Working with and operating many different hand and power tools on a daily basis is possible

• Support improvement by discussing equipment needs and modifications with Plant Engineer and Maintenance Supervisor

• Engineer and Maintenance Supervisor

• Maintain company and product reputation by complying with OSHA, USDA and other governmental agencies

• As necessary direct or instruct on proper safety and sanitation practices and use of safety and sanitation equipment

• Collaborate with other maintenance team members to address facility-wide maintenance concerns

• Ensure that safety and sanitation procedures are documented and available to all personnel

• Ability to work independently with little supervision or as part of a team of Technicians

• Offer assistance when needed and ask for it when required to maintain an efficient production process

• Sustain a constant sense of urgency and high employee morale

• Participate in training or continuing education programs to enhance industry knowledge and techniques

• Project a positive attitude and uphold Frick’s Quality Meats, Inc. values of integrity, transparency, teamwork, service, and quality

• Ability to work overtime as required by production needs

Other duties as may be assigned by Supervisor

Disclaimer:

Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or re-assign duties and responsibilities to this position at any time; i.e. this job description is subject to change at any time.

Equal Employer Opportunity Statement

Frick’s provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.