Plant and Facilities Maintenance Technician - APC

About the job

• To assure the daily, safe, efficient and effective operations of all plant equipment, machinery, and utilities in accordance with established policies and procedures. To assist in construction of production and building facilities. Maintain a clean facility and plant grounds with accordance of GMP policy. JOB DUTIES:
• Gather and report plant utility readings.
• Monitor and record lagoon levels and leak detection. Keep lagoon building clean.
• Monitor aeration equipment on lagoons, monitor and report damage to liner and berms of lagoons.
• Empty trash receptacles on a daily basis.
• Maintain plant and lagoon facilities with mowing and weed control- Remove thistles as they accumulate around buildings.
• Inspect, maintain, and repair cooling and heating systems.
• Repair and install pipes, fittings, fixtures and other plumbing duties as required.
• Fills water softener with salt, test and maintain boiler records- maintain good working order of pumps for boiler chemical. Replace boiler chemicals as needed.
• Assist to construct and repair production facilities, including building, structure walls, floors, cabinets, and fixtures.
• Assist in repairs of pumps, valves, and motors required by management.
• Assist in snow and ice removal from company sidewalks and driveways.
• Ability to follow instructions
• Complete monthly safety and food safety training.
• Willingness to work with others and work as a team.
• Follow good manufacturing practices for maintenance areas such as washing, cleaning, and maintaining tools and other equipment.
• Accuracy in filling out paperwork and entering data.
• Operate forklifts, scissor lift, JCB, and other motorized equipment in a safe and correct manner.
• Reports any damage to company property.
• Operate company vehicle as required with valid driver’s license.
• Records and logs maintenance repairs and inspections.
• Assist in replacement of bags in baghouse.
• Ability to follow SOP, SSOP, and safety rules and regulations.
• Clean storage areas- keep organized and orderly.
• Assist as watch person for hot work/ Assist as attendant for confined space entry.

• JOB REQUIREMENTS:
• Ability to operate industrial equipment such as; hand wrenches, welders, power tools, cutting torch, and use tape measure.
• Ability to drive and maintain a valid driver’s license.
• Ability to legibly document data for record keeping purposes.
• Ability to read and record data from various gauges and meters.
• General knowledge of maintenance and construction.
• Ability to assist maintenance technicians when required.

BASIC PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Approximate: 8_ Hour Day (may be longer during peak season)

Key:
Occasional = 0% - 33%
Frequent = 34% - 66%
Continuous = 67% - 100%
N/A = Not Applicable

Standing - Frequent
Sitting - Occasional
Walking - Frequent
Bending/Kneeling/Crouching/Stooping - Occasional
Reaching Above Shoulder - Occasional
Climbing (stairs, ladders, etc.) - Occasional

Working on Heights:
Unprotected Heights - Occasional
Protected Heights - Frequent

Lifting Weights from 0 to 100 pounds - Frequent
Push/Pull/Maneuver Equipment/Products/Materials
Weighing from 0 to 700 pounds - Occasional

Being Around and/or Operating Moving Machinery/Equipment - Frequent
Operating a Vehicle (as a part of your job) - Occasional
Read/Monitor Gauges on Various Equipment/Machinery - Frequent

Hand Movements:
Recording Data - Occasional
Operating Office Equipment - Occasional
Operating Computer - Occasional
Simple Grasping (right and left) - Frequent
Firm Grasping (right and left) - Frequent
Fine Manipulating (right and left) - Frequent

Foot Movements to Operate Foot Controls - Occasional

Good Vision, Corrected to Normal; or Ability to Access Required Information and to Perform Job Duties - Yes

Color Definition - Yes
Good Hearing, Corrected to Normal; or Ability to Communicate
and/or Understand Required Information and to Perform Job Duties - Yes
Ability to be Mobile throughout Required Work Areas - Yes
Office - Occasional
Multiple Locations - Frequent
Plant - Continuous
Equipment/Maintenance or Repair Area - Occasional
Rough Terrain - Occasional
Lab - Occasional

JOB QUALIFICATIONS:
Education: High school diploma/GED required.

Experience: Some experience with equipment maintenance preferred.

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