Description

RESPONSIBILITIES
* Installation and removal of equipment of all types: pumps, gearboxes, motors, conveyors, cables, chains, pipes, valves, tanks, etc.
* Repair, upkeep, setup and operation of facility equipment
* Facility utility upkeep. Adhere to Red Gold policies, rules and regulations, including GMP's and safety
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
* High School Diploma, General Educational Development Diploma (GED) or equivalent experience
* 2 years minimum industrial maintenance experience desired
* Pass Bennett Mechanical test
* Basic math skills, understanding of Geometry, blue print/diagram reading
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
* Good Communication Skills
* Accurate
* Detail oriented
* Able to handle pressure
* Able to work well with others
* Multi-task oriented
* On the Job Training regarding:
o Completion of apprenticeship type training. (Previous training taken into account)
o Confined space training.
o Lock out/Tag out training.
o Food Safety for Maintenance/GMP training
o Fork truck Training
o Familiarization Training (approx. 30 days)

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
Direct: None
Indirect: None

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND WORKING CONDITIONS
* Sitting- to complete a task at lower levels
* Standing- to complete most all tasks
* Walking
* Climbing- to get to parts department, when using ladder, on equipment
* Reaching- to perform activities, to get tools out of toolbox
* Kneeling- to perform work activities at low levels
* Crawling- to perform work activities under equipment
* Squatting
* Bending/stooping- to pick up tools or parts, to perform work tasks at lower levels or inside a machine
* Twisting- to perform work activities
* Pinch- to use tools, to manipulate wires
* Grasping/handling- using tools, manipulating parts
* Able to work a flexible work schedule
* Must be able to climb mechanical personal lifts and ladders of all types: step, extension, straight.
* Must be able to lift 90 lbs.
* Must have good sight and hearing.
* Must be able to use good judgment when moving heavy objects.
* Capable of operating a fork truck or other motorized lifting machinery.
* Must be very safety conscious
* Must be able to successfully use basic math, reading and writing skills.
* Must be able to understand and follow equipment installation and repair manuals.
* Must be capable of using properly the following:
o Ladders of all types
o Lifting equipment and tools: chain falls, jacks
o Fork Trucks
o Measuring Devices: rules and tapes, micrometers, torque wrenches, dial indicators etc.
o Stationary and portable drilling equipment
o Welding equipment: welders, cutting torches
o Soldering or brazing tools
o Metal cutting tools, band saws, and cut off saws
o Pipe installation equipment, threaders, cutters, reamers and dies
o All types of Hand tools, etc.
o Grinders of all types
o Lock out/ Tag out procedures

Other
* Responsible for monitoring, record keeping and taking appropriate actions for specific Food Safety Plan and Food Quality Plan and pre requisite program requirements.
* Responsible to report food safety and quality issues to management.

Qualifications