UTILITIES TECHNICIAN

LOCATION
Norwalk, IA

COMPANY
Michael Foods is a multi-billion-dollar supplier of food service, food ingredients, and retail offerings that specializes in value-added eggs, refrigerated potatoes, and more recently, plant-based foods that help us meet the dietary and ideological needs of all consumers.

JOB SUMMARY

This position performs process and production maintenance throughout the facility. Utilities Technician responsibilities includes but not be limited to equipment breakdowns, installation and startups, process improvements, preventative/precision maintenance programs and continuous improvements activities i.e. increasing machine reliability and installation of facility capital investments. Candidates must be a self-starter willing to accept maintenance process responsibility and KPI results.

SALARY
$30/hr and above – commensurate with experience
***Sign on bonus - $2k-4k depending on experience level

RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Ability to respond in an efficient and effective manner to urgent production needs related to equipment.
  • Ability to read and understand diagrams, sketches, operation manuals, and manufacturer's specifications in order to disassemble, repair, replace, rebuild, and install mechanical equipment.
  • Basic knowledge and understanding of belts, sheaves, chains, sprockets, bearings, lubrication standards, and applications.
  • Basic understanding & knowledge of fasteners, thread types, & proper applications
  • Utilize CMMS to support the maintenance function including review, execution, and documentation of scheduled/unscheduled work on a daily basis.
  • Basic ability to diagnose and repair all mechanical power transmission equipment. Basic knowledge of gear boxes, mechanical drives, variable speed applications, and motors.
  • Basic knowledge of hydraulic and pneumatic systems including cylinders, valves, manifolds, vacuum systems, air filtration and lubrication devices.
  • Basic knowledge of pipe fitting, insulating, rigging applications, use of mechanical tools, hand tools, and power tools.
  • Responsible for adhering to all safety policies and procedures, incorporate safety and health in all jobs and tasks. Take personal responsibility to ensure a safe and healthy workplace for everyone.
  • Adhere to Quality work practices, follow Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), maintain sanitary conditions, and ensure that product quality is maintained. Ensure that all policies, procedures, and activities related to Food Safety and Quality are followed and complied with, in effort to reduce process variability.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

  • 2+ years of utility maintenance experience
  • Refrigeration experience a must (ammonia refrigeration experience preferred)
  • Steam boiler and electrical experience preferred
  • Experience with food manufacturing/processing or food safety specifications a plus
  • High school diploma or general education degree (GED) or equivalent

Michael Foods Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to diversity in our workforce. EOE/M/F/D/V
Location
Norwalk IA