Maintenance Technician

SUMMARY:  Performs mechanic skills including, but not limited to: mechanical, electrical, pneumatic and hydraulic troubleshooting and repair of various production and packaging machines.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following.  Other duties may be assigned.

• Able to read and interpret equipment manuals and work orders to perform required maintenance.
• Provide emergency repairs on production equipment. Keep lines running at all times. 
• Perform scheduled maintenance repairs of production equipment including replacement of failed components such as bearings, belts, motors, power/control lines, etc.
• Diagnoses problems and replace or repair parts as needed.
• Dismantle defective machines and equipment and installs new or repaired parts, using   specifications and/or blueprints, precision measuring instruments, and hand tools.
• Adjust various types of devices and control systems. 
• Clean and lubricate parts as required.
• Details orientated
• Can work well with little supervision and in groups
• Team Player

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:  To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.  The requirements listed below are representative of the work environment, knowledge, skill, and/or ability required or preferred.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EXPERIENCE:

3 to 5 years’ experience in maintenance or similar experience.

• Food or Medical plant experience.
• Electrical experience (480/110/low voltage) - PLC/VFD knowledge must have
• Ammonia Refrigeration experienced is a plus
• Building and ground maintenance experience
• Basic hydraulics/pneumatics experience
• Able to read and follow blueprints and electrical diagrams
• Experience in performing preventative maintenance
• Experience in a fast paced, cold, wet production environment
• Able to interface well with production line workers and supervisors

LANGUAGE SKILLS:   Able to speak, read and write in English a must.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS: Ability to apply mathematical concepts to practical situations preferred.

REASONING ABILITY:  Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form preferred.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: This position is physically demanding and sometimes you must get into tight places.   

WORK ENVIRONMENT: The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate but sometimes very loud.

NORMAL WORK SCHEDULE: Able to work extended work schedules including weekends, holidays, and overtime.

At Daily’s, our mission is to bring excellence to the table. We are proud to live our core values every day.  

• We put people first.
• We are committed to always doing the right thing.
• We champion change.
• We win through teamwork.
• We prioritize safety.

Daily’s Premium Meats is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity, equity, and inclusion as essential elements that create and foster a welcoming workplace. All qualified persons will be considered for employment without regard to race, creed, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, veteran status, pregnancy or related condition, or any other basis protected by law.