Maintenance Technician - Proliant Dairy Ingredients - Day Shift

LGI Homes•Melrose, MN

1d•$26 - $30

About The Position

Proliant Dairy Ingredients is committed to providing the best dairy ingredient options for enhancing the value and effectiveness of our partners’ products. We value quality in all we do; it is who we are. The purpose of this job is to ensures the daily, safe, efficient, and effective operations of all plant equipment and machinery in accordance with established policies and procedures and assist in construction of production and building facilities.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED required
Experience with equipment maintenance required
General electrical knowledge
Ability to operate industrial equipment such as hand wrenches, power tools, cutting torch, and tape measure
Ability to drive and maintain a valid driver license
Ability to utilize math skills, including a variety of calculations
Ability to legibly document data for record keeping purposes
Ability to read and record data from various gauges
Analytical ability related to complex information and problem solving
Ability to implement all safety procedures in accordance with established policies and procedures
Ability to understand and communicate technical information through use of written documentation or verbal presentation
Knowledge of organizational methods and ability to manage multiple tasks/projects simultaneously
Ability to operate all plant and office equipment necessary to accomplish job duties such as computers, office telephones including voice mail features, printer/scanner, etc.
Ability to work daily shift, weekends and extended hours as needed
Equipment knowledge, including bearings, shaft, bolt, nut, wrench and belt sizes
Ability to recognize food safety violations or product quality issues and resolve immediately or, if unable to resolve, notify Plant Manager and/or the Quality Control Supervisor.

Nice To Haves

Experience in stainless steel tig welding is preferred
Electrical experience or plumbing is a plus
Welding certificate from Vo-Tech trade school is a plus
Strong attention to detail to ensure that all jobs are completed

Responsibilities

Examine, test, maintain and repair all physical plant machinery and equipment to assure safe and efficient operations
Inspect and maintain cooling and heating systems
Maintain and repair pumps and valves as required by management
Record and log maintenance repairs and inspections
Process work orders as assigned incorporating and prioritizing needs according to overall effect on plant operations
Perform preventive maintenance tasks for plant machinery and equipment, the physical plant, utilities and grounds to assure the safe and efficient operation in accordance with state, federal, local regulations and company procedures
Repair production facilities, including building, structure walls, floors, cabinets and fixtures
Follow good housekeeping practices for maintenance and production areas such as washing, cleaning and maintaining tools and other equipment.
Assist with tasks related to the maintenance, improvements, and safe conditions of facility and grounds, including snow and ice removal from company sidewalks and driveways, painting, and sanitation tasks.
Operate lifts, industrial trucks and non-motorized pallet jacks as required.
Assist in ensuring fundamental food safety and quality practices are maintained to achieve food safety and quality objectives and to support ongoing improvements of food safety programs.
Assist other work-related areas as requested