Maintenance Technician - 2nd Shift - Carthage Missouri

Company: Ajinomoto Foods North America
Location: Carthage, Missouri
Posted On: 04/15/2024

Position Summary The Maintenance Technician will monitor, repair and maintain the plants' production equipment as well as perform maintenance on the facility and its utilities. This includes performing preventative maintenance tasks on assigned equipment, setting up and testing equipment for startup, and inspecting, lubricating and making necessary repairs to equipment.
Position Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Troubleshoot, repair and maintain processing equipment both mechanical and electrical
Inspect, recognize potential problems, and take appropriate action to prevent component failure
Monitor machinery to minimize unplanned downtime, anticipate solve problems in a timely manner, and identify opportunities for improvement
Collaborate within the Maintenance Planner to schedule and develop routine and preventative maintenance schedules
Assist Team Leaders and Machine Operators in efficient line start up and equipment adjustments
Perform building maintenance and repairs as needed to include carpentry, plumbing, and painting
Adhere to all company policies, procedures, GMPs, and SOPs
Work safely and promote a safe work environment
Weld and fabricate machinery when necessary
Perform other duties as assigned
Position Qualifications QUALIFICATIONS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:
High school diploma or GED required. Some college coursework preferred.
Knowledge of mechanical systems and components including chains, sprockets, gears, bushings, bearings, gear boxes and other moving parts
Previous Refrigeration experience a plus
Strong oral and written communication skills and the ability to work effectively with coworkers, supervisors and department managers required WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job the employee is frequently exposed to wet and/or humid conditions and extreme cold. The employee is occasionally exposed to vibration. The noise level in the environment is moderate. PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Regularly required to reach, bend, kneel, stooping, crouching/squatting, crawling, climbing stairs/ladders.
Lifting and/or carrying up to 100 pounds for a distance of 20ft.
Will be exposed to loud industrial type environments commonly found at plants.
Varied temperatures from hot and humid to very cold.
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