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Position SummaryThe First Hour Efficiency Leader will be a specialized maintenance technician responsible for machine maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair in our Kitchen facility, as well as a broad range of other maintenance activities. It will focus on preventative maintenance and equipment set up necessary to produce first hour efficiencies at budgeted levels. Success will be measured directly from the plant's ability to achieve first hour efficiency goal.Position Responsibilities may include, but not limited to

• Install, conduct preventive maintenance, troubleshoot, and maintain proper machine performance

• Work with natural gas fired equipment, 480V, 3PH electrical, as well as refrigeration and boiler systems

• Diagnose root cause of downtime or quality issues and make repairs to correct the issue

• Facilitate pre-flight checks and repairs with production staff

• Recommend and initiate changes to improve equipment operating performance

• Create and supply parts lists for repairs & backup, and suggest purchase items

• Maintain documents related to maintenance, tests, modifications, and repairs

• May train Machine Operators and others on proper set-up and adjustment of equipment

• Perform facilities maintenance including general construction (light plumbing, electrical, and carpentry)

• Must be willing to be trained and comply with all necessary food safety programs, SOPs, GMPs as they relate to the food safety management system for their department

Required Skills and Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent

• 10 years' relevant machine maintenance experience

• Experience working with gas fired equipment

• Electrical knowledge including 480V, 3 PH

• Particularly for 3rd shift - preventive maintenance skills

• Senior level Maintenance Techs need experience working with maintenance management system (CMMS) to coordinate and track preventive maintenance and perform asset management

• Strong machine maintenance and troubleshooting skills

• Strong problem-solving skills -- knowing when to stop production vs waiting until a natural break for production staff

• Ability to work proactively and independently

• Good communication skills, including over the phone with vendors

• Ability to train Machine Operators or others how to run machines and make adjustments

• General math and computer skills

• Demonstrated commitment to following Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) and other food safety rules

Preferred Skills and Experience

• Technical training or degree in maintenance field

• Knowledge/experience working with refrigeration, ammonia systems, heating, boilers, pneumatics, and/or PLC's

Physical Requirements

• Regularly required to use hands to handle, feel or operate objects, tools, or controls and reach with hands and arms

• Frequently is required to stand, talk, and listen

• Occasionally required to walk, stoop, kneel or crouch

• Occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds

• Vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus

• Able to perform repetitive movements

• Able to work in variable temperatures (cold/hot)