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Mom's Meals First Hour Efficiency Leader - Kitchen in North Jackson, Ohio
Position SummaryThe First Hour Efficiency Leader will be a specialized maintenance technician responsible for machine maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair in our Kitchen facility, as well as a broad range of other maintenance activities. It will focus on preventative maintenance and equipment set up necessary to produce first hour efficiencies at budgeted levels. Success will be measured directly from the plant's ability to achieve first hour efficiency goal.Position Responsibilities may include, but not limited to
Install, conduct preventive maintenance, troubleshoot, and maintain proper machine performance
Work with natural gas fired equipment, 480V, 3PH electrical, as well as refrigeration and boiler systems
Diagnose root cause of downtime or quality issues and make repairs to correct the issue
Facilitate pre-flight checks and repairs with production staff
Recommend and initiate changes to improve equipment operating performance
Create and supply parts lists for repairs & backup, and suggest purchase items
Maintain documents related to maintenance, tests, modifications, and repairs
May train Machine Operators and others on proper set-up and adjustment of equipment
Perform facilities maintenance including general construction (light plumbing, electrical, and carpentry)
Must be willing to be trained and comply with all necessary food safety programs, SOPs, GMPs as they relate to the food safety management system for their department
Required Skills and Experience
High school diploma or equivalent
10 years' relevant machine maintenance experience
Experience working with gas fired equipment
Electrical knowledge including 480V, 3 PH
Particularly for 3rd shift - preventive maintenance skills
Senior level Maintenance Techs need experience working with maintenance management system (CMMS) to coordinate and track preventive maintenance and perform asset management
Strong machine maintenance and troubleshooting skills
Strong problem-solving skills -- knowing when to stop production vs waiting until a natural break for production staff
Ability to work proactively and independently
Good communication skills, including over the phone with vendors
Ability to train Machine Operators or others how to run machines and make adjustments
General math and computer skills
Demonstrated commitment to following Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) and other food safety rules
Preferred Skills and Experience
Technical training or degree in maintenance field
Knowledge/experience working with refrigeration, ammonia systems, heating, boilers, pneumatics, and/or PLC's
Physical Requirements
Regularly required to use hands to handle, feel or operate objects, tools, or controls and reach with hands and arms
Frequently is required to stand, talk, and listen
Occasionally required to walk, stoop, kneel or crouch
Occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds
Vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus
Able to perform repetitive movements
Able to work in variable temperatures (cold/hot)