Maintenance Technician III

• Effectively communicate with crew from previous and current shifts.
• Work closely with production Supervisors, line leaders and production crews to answer questions and receive as much information as possible to perform the work successfully.
• Efficiently perform regular and preventative maintenance related to the plant, equipment, and grounds in compliance with standard operating procedures, good manufacturing practices, and safety policies as enforced by OSHA; keep all related records and logs accurate and up-to-date.
• Provide emergency/unscheduled repairs of mechanical, electrical, pneumatic and hydraulic equipment during the packaging/production process as needed.
• Prepare and set up machinery for scheduled production runs.
• Effectively update and install equipment.
• Works closely with production to minimize downtime while maintaining quality.
• Maintain a working knowledge of all plant area processes.
• Accurately read and interpret equipment manuals and work orders.
• Train or mentor new Maintenance Technicians as needed.

  Little Chute only

• Prioritize daily workload and assign work as needed; follow-up on rush requests.
• Oversee all aspects of the preventive maintenance program:
  • Review all production lines and plant systems to ensure required PM's are entered into the program
  • Manage the scheduling and completion of PM tasks.
  • Assign PM tasks to maintenance workers.
  • Perform weekly tracking of PM task completion and overdue tasks
  • Efficiently and successfully complete PM tasks as needed.
• Responsible for food safety and quality; act as back up for the Supervisor/Manager related to food safety and quality.
• Complete and update work orders using in-house systems.
• This position may have regular contact with suppliers and vendors as well as occasional contact with regulatory agencies for inspections.

• Perform work accurately, reliably, thoroughly, timely, and within safety guidelines.
• Understand and adhere to Good Manufacturing Practices.
• Safety Protocol
  • Stop any observed unsafe acts and obey facility safety rules and procedures.
  • Correct or report any observed safety hazards.
  • Support safety policies and programs.

This list of duties and responsibilities is not all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties and responsibilities, as management may deem necessary from time to time.

Education Required:

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Technical school coursework/Degree in boiler, welding, electrical, HVAC maintenance preferred.
• Equivalent combination of education and/or experience may be considered.

Experience Required:

• Minimum four (5) years of maintenance/electrical experience in a manufacturing environment required.
• Mechanical and electrical aptitude required.
• Experience reading and understanding electrical prints and troubleshooting electrical circuits required.
• Experience with three phase motors, transformers, and control circuits required.

Certification/Licensure Required:

• Electromechanical certification (an asset)

Skills Required:

• Communicate effectively both verbally and in writing with managers and colleagues.
• Able to provide current, direct, complete, and "actionable" feedback to others, identifying issues and taking appropriate action.
• Decisions administered soundly and consistently with policies and in compliance with appropriate laws and regulations.
• Able to follow written, verbal and/or diagrammatic instructions; solve practical problems; interpret verbal and written instructions; logical thinking to solve problems including abstract and concrete variables; address practical problems; comprehend most complex concepts.
• Able to exchange basic informational data (fill out forms/checklists, copy data from one record to another, etc.); interview to gather information; advise others on alternatives/options; coach and counsel others; read, understand and explain technical data.
• Ability to work with minimum supervision, adapt to a changing environment quickly, and think independently.
• Demonstrate functional and technical knowledge, ability to learn new skills quickly, and achieve a high level of accomplishment.
• Demonstrate attention to detail and accuracy in work.
• Basic math plus fractions, decimals and percentages, as well as algebraic calculations.
• Basic computer operational skills; able to input and retrieve computerized information.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively at all levels in a collaborative team environment.
• Exhibit a professional manner in dealing with others and work to maintain constructive working relationships.

AA/EEO - Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity

Agropur welcomes people from all backgrounds and origins. We are proud to be an employer with a diverse community and are committed to providing a respectful and inclusive experience for all employees and applicants. We will work with candidates who request accommodation. Please note that an adequate knowledge of French is required for positions in Quebec.Agropur uses artificial intelligence technology to assist our recruiters in screening, assessing, or selecting applicants for this position.

In this text, the use of the masculine gender to designate persons is intended only to lighten the text.