Maintenance Technician – Day Shift and Night Shift

This position is responsible for performing repairs and modifications to protein processing equipment and the facility, in a way that will ensure safety, efficiency, and effective operations of all plant equipment and machinery. The ideal candidate is a self-motivated individual with a strong work ethic and a commitment to safety. The candidate must be able to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.

Duties and Responsibilities:

· Troubleshoot, repair, and maintain production and facility equipment

· Perform preventive maintenance routines on all equipment

· Assist in other areas of plant maintenance as needed.

· Follow and strictly adhere to company policies and safety rules and make sound decisions concerning daily maintenance activities

· Use maintenance software to check for assigned work, complete work orders, write work orders and document time

Qualifications:

· Two-year Vocational Certificate in Maintenance or two years maintenance/mechanical work experience

· Two or more years of experience in a production environment

· Strong electrical aptitude

· Experience with industrial electrical controls

· Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot electrical problems with appropriate test equipment and one-line diagrams and schematics

· Knowledge of motors and motor controls

· Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot mechanical problems with gearboxes, chains/sprockets alignment, and pneumatic systems

· Welding and fabrication experience preferred, but not required

· Able to participate on the company’s HazMat Team

· Able to work weekends

Physical Requirements (with or without reasonable accommodation): 

· Ability to lift and pull up to 40 pounds

· Ability to perform tasks requiring working in awkward positions, including kneeling and crouching for up to 20 minutes at a time

· Ability to perform tasks requiring standing, walking, stooping, reaching overhead, and climbing

Rochester Meat Company offers a competitive benefits package that includes health, dental, and vision insurance, paid holidays, paid time off (PTO) and a 401(k) retirement plan with company match.

Job Type: Full-time

Rochester Meat Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer