The J.M. Smucker Co. · 16 hours ago
Industrial Maintenance Tech
Columbus, GA
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
$37.45/hr - $37.45/hr
2+ years expThe J.M. Smucker Co. is a leading food and beverage company, and they are seeking an Engineering Operator 3 (Maintenance Tech) to perform a full range of maintenance and engineering assignments. The role requires independent judgment to maintain and repair machinery and mechanical equipment, ensuring optimal performance in a manufacturing environment.
ConfectioneryFood and BeverageManufacturing
Responsibilities
Repair and maintain, in accordance with diagrams, sketches, operation manuals, and manufacturer's specifications, machinery and mechanical equipment, such as, motors, pneumatic tools, conveyor systems, and production machines and equipment, using hand tools, power tools, and precision-measuring and testing instruments
Dismantle devices to gain access to and remove defective parts, using hoists, cranes, hand tools, and power tools
Inspect used parts to determine changes in dimensional requirements, using rules, calipers, micrometers, and other measuring instruments
Adjust functional parts of devices and control instruments, using hand tools, levels, plumb bobs, and straightedges
Interpret hydraulic and pneumatic schematics to troubleshoot and repair various fluid and flow systems
Repair or replace defective parts, using hand tools and power tools
Install special functional and structural parts in devices, using hand tools
Start devices to test their performance
Lubricate and clean parts
Set up and operate lathe, drill press, grinder, and other metalworking tools to make and repair parts
Requisition supplies, materials, tools, machine parts, and other necessary equipment
Repair electrical equipment
Ensure the proper use, care, and storage of tools and equipment
Perform bearing analysis and installation
Weld various types of metal to repair or fabricate metal assemblies (e.g. racks, shelves, stands for equipment, etc.) using appropriate tools (e.g. cutting torch, arc and gas welder, high-speed disk, grinders, files, etc.)
Perform preventive maintenance on uninterrupted power supply systems, generators, and air compressors to maintain system operation and reliability to ensure uninterrupted power and continuous air supply to critical facilities, equipment and systems using appropriate hand, power and specialty tools (e.g. hydrometer, voltmeter, amp meter, digital keypad, etc.)
Analyze electrical circuits, wiring diagrams and drawings, troubleshooting electrical circuit to the component level
Install troubleshoot, repair, modify, calibrate and adjust electrical/electronic system components and circuits used in measurement and control of current, voltage, temperature, humidity, speed, vacuum, pressure, tension, flow, time, frequency, thickness and density
Know and apply the operating principles, purpose, proper application and design limitations of electrical power distribution system components and elements. Includes the troubleshooting, testing, repair, replacement, adjustment, calibration and cleaning of the system and elements
Other duties as defined
Qualification
Required
Requires high school diploma, or equivalent
2 years of industrial maintenance required
Previous safety experience required (i.e. LOTO)
Knowledge of electrical components (i.e. high/low voltage, motors, etc.)
Able to read and understand electrical/mechanical schematics
Preferred
Additional post‑secondary education is preferred (i.e.: Technical of Vocational education) in areas of industrial engineering
Industrial electricity courses, welding, PLC, pneumatic or other mechanic courses extremely desirable
Osha 10 to 30-hour training preferred
Company
The J.M. Smucker Co.
At The J.M. Smucker Co., it is our privilege to make food people and pets love by offering a diverse family of brands available across North America.
5001-10000 employees
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