Maintenance Technician - Gray Company
Hart, MI
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Maintenance Technician
Category:
Gray & Company
Date:
Aug 9, 2024
Location:
Hart, MI, US, 49420
Custom Field 1:
3267
Description:
Seneca Foods is one of North America's leading providers of packaged fruits and vegetables with facilities located throughout the United States. Our high quality products are primarily sourced from over 2,000 American farms. Seneca holds the largest share of the retail private label, food service, and export canned vegetable markets, distributing to over 90 countries. Products are also sold under the brands of Libby's, Aunt Nellie's, READ, Seneca Farms, Green Valley, CherryMan, Paradise, Pennant, and Seneca labels, including Seneca snack chips. Seneca also provides vegetable products to other companies under various co-pack arrangements.
Position Summary
A Maintenance Technician must be able to perform a wide range of duties related to maintaining the facility including: an ability to read and understand blueprints, sketches, diagrams, and operating manuals; troubleshooting of electrical control circuits, mechanical and electrical systems; program PLC systems; knowledge of refrigeration systems; rebuilding and repairing pitters; welding and fabricating; ability to run the equipment and machines throughout the plant; and follow all safety procedures at all times.
Essential Functions
Read and understand blueprints, sketches, diagrams, and operating manuals
Troubleshoot electrical control circuits
Troubleshoot mechanical and electrical systems
Program PLC systems
Have a working knowledge of refrigeration systems
Perform or provide oversight to pitter rebuilds and repairs
Ability to weld parts or structures
Ability to fabricate parts, guards, etc. as needed
Ability to run line equipment unassisted
Ability to repair and install plumbing systems
Understand electrical components such as timers, relay, transformers, etc.
Ability to use these components in equipment redesign applications
Be aware and follow all safety techniques (lockouts, bump caps, confined space, electrical safety, earplugs, forklift etc.) and consistently comply with all facility safety procedures
Ability to work with and on compressed air systems, solenoids, air cylinders, piping, etc.
Identify needs and work with purchasing on obtaining replacement parts
Ability to train maintenance and operating personnel in proper procedures of equipment
Ability to work flexible hours and maintain good attendance; work overtime as required
Demonstrate consistent behavior indicating the capacity and willingness to function as an independent maintenance technician for the entire facility, needing only limited direction
Accurate paperwork completion; maintain records/documentation as required
Other tasks as assigned
Competencies and Certifications Required
Internal GMP/HACCP/SQF Training
Excellent communication skills
Trained and knowledgeable in the use of PPE (personal protective equipment)
Must pass respiratory fitness test
OSHA Forklift License
Physical Demands of Job
The employee must be able to perform the physical demands listed below to perform this specific job functions:
Frequent standing and walking
Occasional climbing, bending, stooping, and twisting
Frequent lifting and/or pushing/pulling up to 50 pounds
Work Environment
The work environments listed here are representative of those that may be encountered by employee while performing the functions of this job:
Wet or humid conditions
Extreme temperatures
Exposure to brine (sulfur dioxide)
Exposure to bleach (calcium chloride)
Exposure to maintenance and/or cleaning chemicals
The company
Maintenance Technician
Category:
Gray & Company
Date:
Aug 9, 2024
Location:
Hart, MI, US, 49420
Custom Field 1:
3267
Description:
Seneca Foods is one of North America's leading providers of packaged fruits and vegetables with facilities located throughout the United States. Our high quality products are primarily sourced from over 2,000 American farms. Seneca holds the largest share of the retail private label, food service, and export canned vegetable markets, distributing to over 90 countries. Products are also sold under the brands of Libby's, Aunt Nellie's, READ, Seneca Farms, Green Valley, CherryMan, Paradise, Pennant, and Seneca labels, including Seneca snack chips. Seneca also provides vegetable products to other companies under various co-pack arrangements.
Position Summary
A Maintenance Technician must be able to perform a wide range of duties related to maintaining the facility including: an ability to read and understand blueprints, sketches, diagrams, and operating manuals; troubleshooting of electrical control circuits, mechanical and electrical systems; program PLC systems; knowledge of refrigeration systems; rebuilding and repairing pitters; welding and fabricating; ability to run the equipment and machines throughout the plant; and follow all safety procedures at all times.
Essential Functions
Read and understand blueprints, sketches, diagrams, and operating manuals
Troubleshoot electrical control circuits
Troubleshoot mechanical and electrical systems
Program PLC systems
Have a working knowledge of refrigeration systems
Perform or provide oversight to pitter rebuilds and repairs
Ability to weld parts or structures
Ability to fabricate parts, guards, etc. as needed
Ability to run line equipment unassisted
Ability to repair and install plumbing systems
Understand electrical components such as timers, relay, transformers, etc.
Ability to use these components in equipment redesign applications
Be aware and follow all safety techniques (lockouts, bump caps, confined space, electrical safety, earplugs, forklift etc.) and consistently comply with all facility safety procedures
Ability to work with and on compressed air systems, solenoids, air cylinders, piping, etc.
Identify needs and work with purchasing on obtaining replacement parts
Ability to train maintenance and operating personnel in proper procedures of equipment
Ability to work flexible hours and maintain good attendance; work overtime as required
Demonstrate consistent behavior indicating the capacity and willingness to function as an independent maintenance technician for the entire facility, needing only limited direction
Accurate paperwork completion; maintain records/documentation as required
Other tasks as assigned
Competencies and Certifications Required
Internal GMP/HACCP/SQF Training
Excellent communication skills
Trained and knowledgeable in the use of PPE (personal protective equipment)
Must pass respiratory fitness test
OSHA Forklift License
Physical Demands of Job
The employee must be able to perform the physical demands listed below to perform this specific job functions:
Frequent standing and walking
Occasional climbing, bending, stooping, and twisting
Frequent lifting and/or pushing/pulling up to 50 pounds
Work Environment
The work environments listed here are representative of those that may be encountered by employee while performing the functions of this job:
Wet or humid conditions
Extreme temperatures
Exposure to brine (sulfur dioxide)
Exposure to bleach (calcium chloride)
Exposure to maintenance and/or cleaning chemicals
The company
Source : Gray Company