Facilities Maintenance Technician 1
J.M. Smucker · Edgerton, KS
- Level
- Technician
- Team
- Reliability
- Industry
- Food & beverage
- Posted
- 22 days ago
The role in 30 seconds
An engineer-level reliability role at J.M. Smucker (food & beverage) in Edgerton, KS.
- Tools it names
- PLC
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How this role compares
Against 34 other live reliability postings in Kansas.
- Experience asked
- Not stated
Similar roles usually ask 3+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- ✓ Team leadership 66%
- ✓ PLC 40%
- Welding 29%
- Root cause 20%
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This plant: J.M. Smucker in Edgerton
1 other open role at this site · 3 people we found on the reliability team.
- Senior Maintenance Technician · Reliability · Technician
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In this role you will
Perform troubleshooting and diagnostics on production equipment and tools in a just-in-time environment.
Perform scheduled, preventative and emergency maintenance tasks and projects as assigned by the maintenance supervisor or their designee
Location: Edgerton KS
Pay: $26.36
Reports to: Manager/Operations
Currently 2 open positions, 1 for Morning and 1 for nights.
Responsibilities
- ◆Provides emergency/unscheduled repairs of production equipment during production and performs scheduled maintenance repairs of production equipment during machine service.
- ◆Prepares and sets up machinery for scheduled production runs.
- ◆Performs mechanical skills including, but not limited to, mechanical, electrical, pneumatic and hydraulic troubleshooting and repair of production machines.
- ◆Diagnose problems, replace or repair parts, test and adjustments
- ◆Perform regular preventive maintenance on machines, equipment, and plant facilities.
- ◆Perform a variety of plumbing maintenance and carpentry functions.
- ◆Maintain housekeeping standards with attention to detail.
Education
- ✓High School Diploma or Equivalent (GED)
Requirements
- ✓Reads and interprets equipment manuals and work orders to perform required maintenance and service
- ✓Comply with safety regulations and maintain clean and orderly work areas.
- ✓Follow health and safety practices as they apply to area of work and the facility
- ✓Perform appropriate housekeeping tasks as needed
- ✓Performs other
and duties assigned by manager
- ◆Ensure product manufacturing runs smoothly without significant interruptions.
- ◆Work closely with Regulatory Compliance regarding food safety.
- ◆Minimum of three to five years’ experience in a manufacturing environment.
- ◆Training in electrical, hydraulics, pneumatics, PLC, and Servo is preferred.
Requirements
- ✓The employee must have the ability to sit, stand, walk, kneel, squat, bend, reach, push, pull, twist, crawl, climb stairs/ladders, and be able to lift to a maximum of 50 pounds.
The Right Place for You
We are bold, kind, strive to do the right thing, we play to win, and we believe in a strong community that thrives together. Our culture is rooted in our Basic Beliefs, and we believe in supporting every employee by meeting their physical, emotional, and financial needs.
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The Right Place for You
We are bold, kind, strive to do the right thing, we play to win, and we believe in a strong community that thrives together. Our culture is rooted in our Basic Beliefs , and we believe in supporting every employee by meeting their physical, emotional, and financial needs.
Stay connected with us on LinkedIn®
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Your Opportunity as a Maintenance Technician
A shift Hours: Monday-Thursday 5:00AM-3:30PM
Hours: B Shift-Tuesday-Friday 4:00PM-2:30AM
Tools and Equipment
- •Use a variety of hand and power tools, electric meters and material handling equipment in performing duties.
- •Forklifts, electric and manual floor jacks, dollies, computer, pencil, markers, cardboard, bump hat, ear plugs, and hair net.
- •Safety glasses are optional.