Maintenance Specialist – Auto-Bake Oven Specialist

Schedule

2nd Shift – Plant 5

Sunday - Thursday, 2:00 p.m. - 10:30 p.m. (other days and hours as needed)

Pay Grade: E3

Pay Scale: $26.92 - $33.05 / hour, depending on experience and qualifications.

Job Summary

This position is responsible for maintaining, repairing, and troubleshooting the health of the Auto-Bake equipment (ovens and proofer). Proactively identifies mechanical issues prior to failure. Maintains steam, gas, mechanical, and electrical components. Must be able to access the electronic program to aid in troubleshooting problems or potential problems.
Maintains the Auto-Bake equipment and other plant equipment in either the electrical, reliability or mechanical areas of the Apison Plant.

Required Qualifications

High school diploma or GED. Additionally, at least 1 year experience or equivalent combination of Post-High School education and experience (1 year of education = 2 years of experience)
Maintains the following but not limited to: Rotating equipment such as compressors, conveyors, blowers, pumps, gearboxes and motors. Steam systems for the pan washers and proofer. Gas systems on the Auto-Bake equipment. Electrical components such as HMI’s, sensors, switches, and e-stops.
Provides maintenance support to operational equipment throughout the Apison plant
Possess, or the ability to obtain, an LTO, aerial lift, and crane licenses
Follows all referenced operating procedures, work instructions, and job aids related to equipment and processes.
Assist the planner in creating job plans for assigned equipment
Addresses sanitation and safety inspection issues related to assigned equipment as necessary
Performs corrective/preventive inspections and maintenance
Assists in maintenance changeovers, set-ups, and adjustments
Willing to work flexible hours and extended shifts as needed
Willing to attend classes and seminars, off shift as needed
Assists machine operators with adjustments including troubleshooting problems and training operators on how and when to adjust equipment
Develops good working relationships with production partners for assigned work areas
Inspects work site after making a repair and pick up all tools and parts and clean up any mess. Alerts supervision if contamination has occurred or further cleaning is needed by the Environmental Services Department
At shift change, meets with arriving/departing maintenance personnel to communicate relevant information
Inputs and accesses maintenance information in Maximo
Keeps workshop and toolbox clean and organized
Communicates with management, technicians, and production immediately regarding any downtime, potential downtime, or other situations that may affect their processes
Develops and implements incremental improvements to assigned equipment
Demonstrates workplace behavior that is consistent with company policies and values
Communicates job information to accomplish work tasks
Maintains good attendance as defined by company and/or department policy
Practices good personal hygiene and maintains a clean work area
Exercises personal safety on the job and demonstrates a commitment to the safety of others and our products

Preferred Qualifications

Experience in Industrial Mechanical and/or Electrical Maintenance
Experience with steam and/or gas system maintenance
Level I or greater certification in Ultrasound and/or Thermography
Knowledge of Allen Bradley PLC’s and VFD’s
Proficient at analytical troubleshooting
Proficient with Maximo
Possess Technical School diploma or certification in an applicable course of study

Benefits

Competitive pay scale
401(k) with matching contributions
Health insurance, including prescription drug plan
Dental insurance
Vision care plan
Life insurance
Paid time off (for vacation, holidays, sick time, personal time, etc.)
Direct deposit payroll
Credit Union
Shift differential pay
Exercise and recreation facility
Profit-sharing program
Short Term and Long Term Disability Insurance (Premiums Paid by the Company)

**EOE, including disability/veterans**

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FUNDING

Private

INDUSTRY

Food & Beverage Manufacturing

TEAM SIZE

5001-10000

LOCATION

Hybrid, based in Collegedale, TN

DATE POSTED

June 10, 2023