Standard Meat Looking for MAINTENANCE TECH in Irving TX Full Time

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Job Title: Maintenance Tech SMICE FLSA Status: Hourly Department: Maintenance

SUMMARY: As a valuable member of the Maintenance Team, a Maintenance Tech SMICE will assist in assuring smooth operation of all SMICE building systems. Duties will include a direct role in equipment / building system monitoring, preventive maintenance, and repair, as well as safely guiding other team members in PM s and operational procedures of equipment.

Shifts, starting times and workdays will always be determined by production scheduling and coordinated by maintenance supervision to provide adequate coverage of all affected areas. Good attendance and must be available to work overtime and weekends as needed.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS/RESPONSIBLITIES:

Equipment Inspection

• Able to identify parts wear and potential equipment failure through routine inspection.
• Able to identify equipment issues that could potentially be an employee hazard.

Maintenance Duties

• Perform preventive/predictive maintenance tasks as scheduled and/or assigned.

• Maintain operational ability and integrity of equipment.

Operate Equipment

• Able to safely start, operate, and shutdown all equipment within SMICE, including ammonia refrigeration system, SIS Freezer, VFFS machines, Robotics and conveyors.
• Able to use computer for equipment operational analysis where necessary.
• Able to safely operate forklifts and electric pallet jacks.
• Able to safely operate various hand tools, power tools, large shop tools, and test instruments such as Voltage Meter.

Maintain all required company & departmental records and documents

• Daily notes recorded in One-Note
• PM assignments/work orders
• Daily Refrigeration logs

Basic Maintenance Requirements

• Basic Plumbing identification and repair (Water Closet, sinks, fittings, Pipe threading, Etc.)
• Inspection of Facility safety devices (Fire Extinguisher, Eye wash station, Etc.)
• Maintain building and grounds (light bulbs, air filters, doors, oil changes, cleaning, etc.)
• Repair/replace bearings, conveyor belts, pneumatic hoses, etc.
• Process equipment assembly
• Electrical identification and repair (Plug, Relay, VFD, Etc.)
• Motor/Gearbox identification and repair
• Schematic and pneumatic reading
• Welding and fabrication
• Sound understanding of safety relays and circuits
• Testing of electrical devices (Motor, Brakes, Etc.)
• Building systems identification and operations and repairs (Boilers, Air Compressors, HVAC, Refrigeration, Etc.)
• Equipment Overhauls (Complete rebuilds of Electrical and Mechanical Systems)
• Advanced Refrigeration Training (Intro to Ammonia, Operator 1, Etc.)
• Advanced Electrical Troubleshooting (HMI, PLC, I-O Modules, Etc.)
• Design/Installation of Automated Systems
• Fire Alarm and Life Safety Systems

Miscellaneous Responsibilities

• Keep work area clean and free of clutter and debris.
• Follow all safety guidelines.
• Keep tools cleaned, maintained and kept.

Employee Safety

• Maintenance personnel shall have a thorough understanding of Standard Meat Company s Maintenance Program, Safety programs and all Company policies and follow accordingly.
• Appropriate personal protective equipment must be used at all times.
• Under no circumstances shall any equipment safety devices be bypassed at any time.
• Job assignments shall be made and coordinated by the Maintenance Engineer- either verbal, written memo or listed on the weekly maintenance task list.

• Startup and operation of equipment Always 60%
• Routinely inspect equipment Always 10%
• Perform basic maintenance duties Always 30%
• Documentation/Record Keeping Always

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:

Certification through trade school or other higher-level education related to job requirements.

Minimum of 5 years of direct or related maintenance experience

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

Function

Amount of Time

None

Under 1/3

1/3 to 2/3

Over 2/3

Stand

X

Walk

X

Sit

X

Use hands to finger, handle or feel

X

Reach with hands and arms

X

Climb or balance

X

Stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl

X

This job requires that weight be lifted or force be exerted as reflected below.

Function

Amount of Time

None

Under 1/3

1/3 to 2/3

Over 2/3

Up to 10 pounds

X

Up to 25 pounds

X

Up to 50 pounds

X

Up to 100 pounds

X

More than 100 pounds

X

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

Normal work environment is relatively moderate with temperature ranging from 50 80 F on the production floor. Storage freezer is maintained at 0 F and may require brief entry for routine maintenance duties. The noise level in the work environment is moderate.

Maintenance mechanics will not work on any equipment or building systems they have not been trained on. It is the responsibility of members of the maintenance team to ask for assistance and/or training on any tasks they are not qualified to perform.

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