MAINTENANCE LINE TECHNICIAN

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Description

We are always looking for talented, hardworking people to join the E.A. Sween family.

We are a family-oriented company that understands the significance of our employees and we are successful because of our incredibly committed team. We are looking for a Maintenance Line Technician to join our 2nd Shift team at E. A. Sween in Eden Prairie, MN. The standard hours for this role are Monday-Thursday 3pm-1:30am, OT on Fridays. Compensation is DOE, $25-$33/hr plus $1.25 shift differential.

E.A. Sween is an Equal Opportunity Employer – Minority/Female/Veteran/Disability

 

Role Summary:

Essential Competencies of the Role (3 – 5 Primary Areas):

This list of competencies is not all inclusive and may be expanded to include other areas of responsibilities as management may deem necessary from time to time.

1.Safety

•             Demonstrate a solid understanding of Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) for the various areas of the plant.  Including bringing equipment, tools, etc.

 

•             Assist in maintaining a clean, safe and organized work space

 

•             Demonstrate safe work habits by following all safety rules and general plant rules

 

•             Wear Personal Protection Equipment: Cut resistant gloves, hard hats while in Production, or safety glasses and specific protective equipment based task being done

 

•             Successfully complete the mandatory E.A. Sween Safety  quarterly safety training

2. Maintenance Line Technician:

 

•             Display an advanced ability to manage time and perform self-directed work.

 

•             Build documentation for in house designs and, or training purposes.

 

•             Perform programming on VFDs, and possess the ability to troubleshoot PLC logic.

 

•             Provide training and assistance to Line Technicians on all production equipment, participate in active knowledge sharing.

 

•             Provide back up support for Production Support Technician including equipment set-up/teardown and change overs as necessary.

 

•             Ability to work with outside vendors to improve current processes or find future process improvements.

 

•             Display an advanced understanding and aptitude of mechanical processes and procedures while troubleshooting equipment

 

a.            Ability to use basic hand tools on the floor

 

b.            Identify mechanical issues and remedy

 

c.             Ability to perform mechanical repairs efficiently and effectively

 

•             Display an advanced understanding and aptitude of electrical processes and procedures while troubleshooting equipment

 

a.            Using a meter to perform high level troubleshooting to component level.

 

b.            Replace/Program electrical components and complete complex wiring.

 

c.             Advanced electrical abilities

 

•             Display an advanced understanding and aptitude of pneumatic processes and procedures while troubleshooting equipment.

 

a.            Ability to read schematics and interpret circuits design and component functions within the circuit

 

b.            Ability to troubleshoot pneumatic components effectively

 

•             Display basic ability to use shop equipment

 

a.            Mill

 

b.            Lathe

 

c.             Drill Press

 

d.            Band saws

 

e.            Welder

 

f.             And hydraulic presses

 

•             Help to build the PM procedures for all production equipment. Complete Work Orders in CMMS for all work performed in a timely fashion.

 

 

 

•             Follow all aspects of the Maintenance Planning Process

 

a.            Use and help validate PM Job Plans

 

b.            Use Asset Essentials to create a Work Order

 

•             Follow all aspects of the Parts Process

 

a.            Understand Storeroom Layout

 

b.            Parts Checkout process and expectations

 

c.             Using Asset Essentials (parts lookup, part requests etc.)

 

•             Use Redzone at a high level to communicate with fellow co-workers and cross functional teams

 

•             Must maintain good attendance, GMP and Safety records

 

3. Quality                                                                                                                                                                           

 

•             Have an understanding of SQF Level 3 (Food Safety & Quality)                    

 

•             Have an understanding of regulatory & customer requirements                

 

•             Have an understanding of HACCP plans                 

 

•             Understand your responsibility in protecting the safety and quality of our food through proper GMPs                      

 

•             Report any questionable product to the QA, Supervisor or QC                     

 

 

4. Teamwork                                                                                                                                                   

 

•             Assist in providing a friendly, positive work environment.  Show respect for all other co-workers.  Get along with all co-workers.                       

 

•             Ability to accept work instructions & complete requests from co-workers                             

 

•             Provide input and feedback on department updates, status, changes, etc.

 

•             Provide training for Line Technicians as needed.               

 

•             Complete other duties as assigned                          

 

5. Continuous Improvement                                                                                                                     

 

•             Understand general principles and goals of EAS Continuous Improvement/LEAN program                              

 

•             Lead internal projects designed at reducing manual labor processes

 

•             Take an active role in new equipment design/install projects

 

•             Be willing to participate in any company mandated or recommended training to grow skills within given scope of the role

 

 

 

6.  Maintenance Line Technician:  Demonstrate the mastery of the following standard work processes:   

 

•             Repair and maintain equipment using the industry standards and collaborating with other departments as needed

 

•             Work with other departments to ensure repairs are completed on timely basis

 

•             Completely & correctly complete all required documents for Production and the department

 

a.            PMs

 

b.            Other documentation as required

 

                 

Required Qualifications:

 

A.            Strong communication skills, both electronic and in person.

 

B.            Be proficient at Microsoft Word, Google Drive and Outlook

 

C.            Ability to manage time and workload efficiently and independently

 

D.            Highly proficient at electrical troubleshooting and logic processes

 

E.            High level understanding of pneumatic components and circuit design

 

F.            Maintenance activities are conducted in a food safety certified environment so previous food experience is strongly preferred.

 

G.           Must have used a CMMS or similar process in the past for all Work Orders.

 

H.            Five years previous Maintenance Technician experience or two years’ maintenance experience and a completion of a technical degree/certification.

 

I.             Must submit and pass a drug test and background check. 

 

Physical Demands and Work Environment:

 

A.            >40% of shift spent in refrigerated production rooms under 50°F

 

B.            Some overtime is expected in the role as well as some flexibility to stay late or help cover when Team Members are out.

 

C.            Ability to life >75Lbs. on occasion

 

 

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Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

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