Maintenance Technician

2 weeks ago


Newport, AR, United States Shearer's Foods Full time


Electromechanical/Industrial Maintenance Technician
Starting Hourly Range - $25 - $40** (based on skills/experience)

Night Shift - 7:00 PM - 7:00 AM on a 2-2-3 Rotation

Your seat at the best snacks table:

The Maintenance Technician maintains the efficiency of machinery and equipment in a continuous improvement-based environment, while also creating and maintaining a safe work environment. Position is responsible for setting up, installing, repairing, and maintaining production/manufacturing equipment and machinery. Inspects equipment for proper functioning and performs preventative maintenance duties per manufacturer's specifications. Diagnoses equipment malfunctions and makes repairs or adjustments as needed.


Essential Duties and Responsibilities
The Maintenance Technician position is accountable for the efficient installation, repair, and maintenance of machinery and equipment.
* Performs highly diversified duties to install and maintain production machines and the plant facility's equipment
* Performs scheduled maintenance repairs of production equipment during machine service
* Provides emergency/unscheduled repairs of production equipment
* Performs simple machinist duties and responsibilities
* Performs mechanic skills including, but not limited to, mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, troubleshooting, and repair of production machines
* Reads and interprets equipment manuals and work orders to perform required maintenance and service
* Diagnoses problems, replaces or repairs parts, tests and makes adjustments
* Performs regular preventive maintenance on machines, equipment, and plant facilities
* Performs a variety of plumbing maintenance and carpentry functions
* Uses a variety of hand and power tools, electric meters and material handling equipment in performing duties
* Detects faulty operations and defective material; reports those and any unusual situations to proper supervision
* Complies with safety regulations and maintains clean and orderly work areas

Mechanical:
* Subject Matter Expert (SME) on a few plant production systems and equipment.
* Capable of performing all minor mechanical rebuilds and assists in all major rebuilds.
* Can perform set-up procedures on some production plant equipment.
* Troubleshoots and repairs most mechanical issues on plant production equipment.
* Understands operation of most auxiliary support systems.
Electrical:
* Able to replace all like-for-like electrical components and set them up.
* Troubleshoots some electrical issues using proper tools and techniques.
* May require assistance with device replacement setup.

Performs additional related duties as assigned

Role Contribution Level
This position is a non-supervisory role.

What you bring to the Best Snacks Party:

Education and Work Experience
* 3 years of manufacturing experience; strong hydraulic, pneumatic, mechanical and industrial skills with some PLC experience ; experience with mechanical systems (e.g., gear boxes, chains, sprockets, motors, seals, bearings), product manuals (e.g., reading and applying knowledge to make repairs), troubleshooting mechanical breakdowns (pinpointing and fixing breakdowns), and reading mechanical drawings (e.g., hydraulics, pneumatics)

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
* Interpersonal skills
* Decision-making skills
* Time management skills
* Organizational skills
* Ability to work within an integrated operating enterprise
* Ability to manage priorities and multiple projects simultaneously
* Ability to perform calibrations, installation and maintenance of process and analytical instrumentation.
* Ability to work a variable schedule
* Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics
* Ability to perform mechanical work, valve replacement, conveyor bearing and chain replacement, motor/gearbox replacement, lube routes
* Knowledge, skills, and abilities consistent with the essential duties and responsibilities*
Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

Physical Requirements
* Must be able to walk and stand for a prolonged period of time
* Must be able to use hands, arms, and fingers to handle, feel, and reach
* Must be able to sit, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl
* Must be able to climb or balance
* Must be able to frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds
* Must be able to occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds

Vision Requirements
* Close vision
* Distance vision
* Color vision
* Peripheral vision
* Depth perception
* Ability to adjust focus

Working Conditions
The Maintenance Technician position is located in a manufacturing environment, which includes:
* Exposure to high temperatures
* Fumes or airborne particles
* Moving mechanical parts and vibration
* Loud noise level

We offer a variety pack of benefits after just 30 days:

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Flexible Spending Account, Retirement Savings Plan with Match, Short Term Disability, Long Term Disability, Group Critical Accident Insurance, Group Critical Illness Insurance, Employee Assistance Plan and numerous opportunities to volunteer in the communities in which we operate. Paid Time Off (PTO) available after 90-days.

You will be considered for employment in our inclusiveworkplace.

Because at Shearer's, we are committed to providing equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

This is your invitation to apply now

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