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Simmons Foods · 16 hours ago

Maint Technician I (Nights) Mon-Fri 10p-6:30a

Decatur, AR

Full-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry Level

Simmons Foods is a leading company in the food processing industry, and they are seeking a Maint Technician I to assist in equipment repair and preventative maintenance procedures. The role involves troubleshooting equipment, consulting with engineers and vendors, and ensuring compliance with safety and operational policies.

Food and BeverageManufacturingNutrition

Responsibilities

Repairs, replaces, corrects or affects equipment as needed to ensure equipment operates correctly and efficiently according to production requirements

Consults with engineers and vendors as needed

Accomplishes layout work for each project as needed

Will be able to troubleshoot equipment

Meets safety requirements in accomplishing responsibilities of this position complying with all policies or regulations set forth by Simmons or various government agencies concerning safety, environment, vehicle, handling of food products, packaging, ingredients and any related items

Participates as a member of the Team

Participates in the ongoing development, communication and implementation of team concepts, programs and policies; coordinates work to ensure best practices with all team members

Attends appropriate team meetings

As a member of the Team, fosters strong cohesiveness regarding all major issues; e.g., direction, annual plan, budget, policy changes, etc

Accepts responsibility to quickly identify any areas that lack cohesiveness, bringing them to the attention of the team leader and working with the team in a supportive manner to resolve issues and actively look for ways, and reinforce actions needed, to achieve synergy possible within the larger organization

Is familiar with Simmons' established operating systems (e.g. quality, security, office environment, company policies, LEAN); understands the responsibility to maintain familiarity with the systems and this position's role in support of these systems - including a consideration of the impact of individual actions on the systems and the responsibility to communicate concerns and improvement ideas

Performs other duties as necessary in support of business objectives

Qualification

WeldingElectrical repairMechanical repairRefrigerationHydraulicsFood processing experienceEnglish language proficiencyTeam collaboration

Required

Assist in equipment repair and preventative maintenance procedures in the operation of the facility where employed

Repairs, replaces, corrects or affects equipment as needed to ensure equipment operates correctly and efficiently according to production requirements

Consults with engineers and vendors as needed

Accomplishes layout work for each project as needed

Will be able to troubleshoot equipment

Participates as a member of the Team

Participates in the ongoing development, communication and implementation of team concepts, programs and policies; coordinates work to ensure best practices with all team members

Attends appropriate team meetings

As a member of the Team, fosters strong cohesiveness regarding all major issues; e.g., direction, annual plan, budget, policy changes, etc

Enters and locates information on a computer

Visually verifies information, often in small print

Must be able to manually lift or move objects weighing 75-150 pounds

Must be able to work in extreme temperatures, on feet for entire shift

Must be able to work in cramped, enclosed, elevated, wet, dirty area with a noise level above 90 decibels

Will use appropriate footwear, hearing protection and other protective equipment as needed or required

Must have experience or vocational training in welding, electrical or mechanical repair, and refrigeration or hydraulics

Must have a good command of the English language, both written and spoken