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Maintenance Technician

Jack Link's · Minong, WI

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Level
Technician
Team
Reliability
Degree
Required
Experience asked
5+ years
Industry
Food & beverage
Posted
10 days ago

The role in 30 seconds

An engineer-level reliability role at Jack Link's (food & beverage) in Minong, WI.

They ask for
5+ years · degree required
Tools it names
PLC, Machining, Welding, EHS / safety

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How this role compares

Against 86 other live reliability postings in Wisconsin.

Experience asked
More than usual (5+ vs 3+)

Similar roles usually ask 3+ years.

Skills these teams ask for most

  • ✓ Team leadership 55%
  • ✓ Welding 49%
  • ✓ PLC 48%
  • Robotics 28%
  • Automation 23%
  • Tooling 21%

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This plant: Jack Link's in Minong

2 other open roles at this site · 6 people we found on the reliability team.

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responsibilities

in accordance with company policies and procedures.

Nestled in the secluded, beautiful Northwoods of Wisconsin, Minong offers year round activities for the outdoor lover. Whether you're into fishing, hunting snowmobiling, riding ATVs or fitness at the Jack Link's Aquatic Activity Center, Minong has something for everyone.

responsibilities

of this position shall consist of, but not be limited to, the following:

  • ◆Manage start-up to make sure equipment is in proper operating condition.
  • ◆Demand Maintenance as assigned: Skill in diagnosing equipment defects and making necessary repairs.
  • ◆Maintain, repair and troubleshoot machinery, ovens, mechanical lift trucks, and facilities problems as needed for production issues and efficiency.
  • ◆Safety operate various machines, including a Band Saw, Break Press, Mill, Lathe, Grinder, etc.
  • ◆Inspect machines and equipment for conformance with operational standards.
  • ◆Maintain all areas of the shop, boiler room, and the interior/exterior of the plant.
  • ◆Troubleshoot electrical functions (i.e. motors, controls, PLC function, and other basic wiring)
  • ◆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.
  • ◆Work with tools and power equipment as well as material handling.
  • ◆Operate mechanical forklift, pallet jack, battery-changer and stock picker.
  • ◆Follow Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs), Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point (HACCP) training, along with company pre-requisite programs, Standard Operating Procedures (SOP’s), and Standard Sanitation Operating Procedures (SSOP’s).
  • ◆Performs other duties and

responsibilities

as necessary.

Required Education : High school diploma or GED

Required Experience : 1-5 years of related experience and/or training or equivalent combination of education and experience.

REQUIRED SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE and ABILITIES

  • ✓Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and/or maintenance instructions and procedure manuals.
  • ✓Ability to write routine breakdown, preventive maintenance and other maintenance related reports and correspondence.
  • ✓Intermediate verbal communication skills in English.
  • ✓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 concrete 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 (i.e. welding, tape measure, band saw, lathe, caliper, micrometer, etc.).
  • ✓Self-motivated, able to work unsupervised and with teams
  • ✓Project oriented
  • ✓Multi-tasking ability
  • ✓Attention to detail
  • ✓Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
  • ✓Work well with others
  • ✓Excellent verbal and written communication skills; must work effectively with all levels of management and team members
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2 Positions Available

Wage: $27-$30 per hour plus shift differential

H ours: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and every other Thursday 5pm to 5am ($3 Shift Differential)

Hours: Friday, Saturday, Sunday and every other Thursday 5pm to 5am ($5 Shift Differential)

The maintenance technician’s role is to keep the plant and equipment running in a safe and efficient manner. Maintains and repairs building and equipment. Carries out

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.

Preferred

  • +Basic knowledge of manufacturing.
  • +Facility maintenance experience preferred
  • +Industrial mechanical experience.
  • +Knowledge of hydraulics, pneumatics and electronics
  • +Knowledge of electrical/mechanical safety practices
  • +Prior Knowledge of food processing equipment helpful.
  • +Electrical and electrical troubleshooting of 120/240/480 3ph systems.
  • +Troubleshooting PLC and frequency drives.
  • +Welding (both MIG and TIG).
  • +Bachelor’s Degree Machining or Electrical

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