Maintenance Technician II 3rd shift Fri-Sun 530 am- 6 pm

The role of the Maintenance Technician II is responsible for making sure all the plant and equipment is running in a safe and efficient manner. Maintains and repairs building and equipment. Stopping production when machines are not running effectively troubleshooting the problem and find solutions for issues quickly. This position will be carried out in accordance with all company policies and procedures.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The duties and responsibilities of this position shall consist of but not be limited to the following:

• Manage startup to make sure equipment is in proper operating condition.
• Work in a professional manner producing quality work comparable to a licensed contractor.
• Diagnosing equipment defects and making necessary repairs in a timely manner.
• Maintain repair and troubleshoot machinery lift trucks and other facility equipment problems as needed for production issues and efficiency.
• Safely operate various machines including a Band Saw Bench Grinder Hand Grinder Drill Press other shop equipment.
• Inspect machines and equipment for conformance with operational and safety standards.
• Maintain all areas of the shop and the interior/exterior of the plant to food safety standards.
• Troubleshoot electrical problems and functions (i.e. motors controls basic wiring rooftop A/C units and processing equipment using standard test equipment to the failed component level)
• Read and understand electrical drawings and schematics make repairs and upgrades to equipment using drawings and standard test equipment. 
• Read and understand mechanical drawings and use them to make repairs to equipment and fabricate mechanical structures as called out in drawings.
• Confers with management and suppliers to resolve maintenance problems and recommends measures to improve operations and conditions of machines and equipment.
• Complete Preventative Maintenance tasks as assigned.
• Assist with inventory control of tools and parts on hand.
• Proficiently operate forklift pallet jack batterychanger and stock picker as well as plant owned outside tractors and equipment.
• operate mechanical forklift pallet jack batterychanger and stock picker to include plant owned outside tractors and equipment.
• Follow Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point (HACCP) training along with company prerequisite programs Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and Standard Sanitation Operating Procedures (SSOPs).
• Performs other duties and responsibilities as necessary.

Safety:

• Perform all duties within OSHA and company safety standards; LOTO wear PPE and maintain safety equipment.
• Maintain a safe clean and organized work area.
• Immediately report all accidents and deficiencies to the lead/foreman/supervisor/manager.
• Ensure safety devices are installed and working properly.
• Knowledge of the occupational hazards and safety precautions.

Qualifications :

REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Required Education: High school diploma or GED

Required Experience: 1 year or more of related experience and/or training or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Preferred:

• Working knowledge of manufacturing processes and equipment.
• Industrial maintenance experience.
• Knowledge of hydraulics pneumatics.
• Knowledge of electrical/mechanical equipment
• Knowledge of general safety practices
• Prior Knowledge of food processing equipment. 
• Electrical troubleshooting of 120/240/480 3ph systems.
• Some troubleshooting PLC and frequency drives.
• Welding (SMAW MIG and TIG).

REQUIRED SKILLS KNOWLEDGE and ABILITIES:

• Proven attention to detail demonstrated in a fastpaced environment.
• Working knowledge of NEC and ability to install electrical services and devices following the guidelines. 
• Proficient in Internet navigation Microsoft Word Excel PowerPoint and Outlook.
• Ability to communicate professionally with people at all levels.
• Problem solving skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Demonstrate effective leadership problem solving and facilitation presentation and employee motivational skills.
• Ability to write routine breakdown preventive maintenance and other maintenance related reports and correspondence.
• Ability to add and subtract multiply and divide using whole numbers common fractions and decimals.
• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written oral diagram or schedule form.
• Knowledge of the materials tools methods and techniques used in the mechanical pneumatic and hydraulic trades.
• Selfmotivated able to work unsupervised and with teams.
• Project oriented.
• Multitasking ability

Additional Information :

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to be successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to stand walk bend squat and reach. Frequently lifting and carrying up to 50 pounds. The odor and possible contact of beef jerky spices and sauces.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. The work environment is a plant / office setting with varying degrees of temperatures and noise levels. Exposure to manufacturing equipment movement and wet / slippery floors. Much of this job is conducted in a climatecontrolled building. However this job does include going on the roof and maintaining the grounds during inclement weather. Travel to other facilities may be required.

About Jack Links:

Jack Links Protein Snacks is a global leader in snacking and the No. 1 meat snack manufacturer worldwide. Still familyowned with headquarters in Minong Wisconsin Jack Links also has a large corporate hub in Downtown Minneapolis Minnesota and operates a total of 11 manufacturing and distribution facilities in four countries. Jack Links produces highquality greattasting protein snacks that feed the wild sides of consumers around the world. Jack Links Protein Snacks family of brands includes Jack Links Lorissas Kitchen MATADOR SQUATCH World Kitchens Jerky Grass Run Farms Meat Snacks Bifi and Pepperami.

The story of Jack Links Protein Snacks is one of family traditions. It began with treasured family recipes passed from generation to generation transforming a small North Woods business into one of the fastestgrowing snack manufacturers in the world. Today Jack Links sells more than 100 different protein snacks in more than 40 countries.

The principles and traditions of Jack Links have been the same since its humble beginnings: hard work integrity and a commitment to earn consumer respect by delivering the besttasting protein snacks in the world.

EEO Statement:

Jack Links provides equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age color national origin citizenship status physical or mental disability race religion creed gender sex sexual orientation gender identity and/or expression genetic information marital status status with regard to public assistance veteran status or any other characteristic that is protected by federal state or local law.

Jack Links is participant in the federal EVerify program to confirm the identity and employment authorization of all newly hired employees.  For information about the EVerify program please visit:  job description is intended to generally describe the nature and level of work to be performed by employees in this position.  It is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and skills required of employees performing this role.