Industrial Maintenance Technician Third Shift - Michael Foods Inc.

Michael Foods, Inc. is a leader in the food processing and distribution industry with business in egg products, refrigerated grocery and potato products. We offer exciting job possibilities throughout our organization where you can enhance your career, sharpen your talents and make an impact. Join our company and be part of an innovative team that’s First in Food.

Our plant, located in Lansing, IL, pasteurizes raw eggs to remove harmful bacteria for a more safe product to the foodservice industry.

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MAINTENANCE MECHANIC:

  Position is responsible for the repairs and maintenance to all egg breaking machines, washers, loaders, conveying and related parts in order to keep the plant on line and operating efficiently.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES: 

1. Performs mechanical repairs to all production related equipment to insure continuous operation and production needs are met
2. PRODUCTION:
   1. Repair pasteurizer carts that are damaged, make necessary welds and replace any worn parts to keep the pasteurizers running at production standards set by the company (Skill Level 1)
   2. Perform preventive maintenance to all equipment as scheduled by the company to keep the line running efficiently and repair costs low. (Skill Level 2)
   3. Performs mechanical repairs to the breaking machines, washers, loaders, conveyors, centrifuge, auger and shell drier to insure all equipment runs efficiently in order to meet production requirements. (Skill Level 3)
   4. Assists in new equipment and electrical installations which includes running conduit to insure timely start-up of new equipment.
3. Performs any building maintenance including repair to any pumps, motors, gear boxes, bearings as well as preventative maintenance to help the company reduce the cost of mechanical repairs.
4. Assists in new equipment and electrical installations.
5. Inform Maintenance Lead of any problems and day to day activities.
6. Ability to weld stainless steel or a strong desire to learn
7. Maintains regular and consistent attendance.
8. Respectfully interact with a diverse group of people.
9. Effectively communicate the status of issues and projects with management, vendors, peers and production personnel.
10. Adhere to safe work practices, follow GMP’s, maintain sanitary conditions and ensure that product quality is maintained. Report to management any conditions or practices that may adversely affect food safety, food quality or personnel safety.
11. Responsible for Food Safety and Food Quality of MFI products.
12. Perform other duties as assigned.

• Strong mechanical background with 2-3 years related experience.  Food production experience preferred