About this opportunity
Ardent Mills lists this Maintenance Technician - Day Shift opportunity in mt pocono, Pennsylvania. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Maintenance Technician I
As a Maintenance Technician, this position will support production expansion as needed. This position is involved with all aspects of maintenance at the facility, including troubleshooting automation equipment and sensors (PLCs), industrial electric systems, motors, bearings/gears, and other systems and components. Our team also does occasional fabrication and welding work. To succeed, you must be able to:
Deliver results in first-time situations by inspiring others and working to earn trust every day.
Serve others with understanding, respect, and care.
Operate with simplicity, clarity, and transparency.
Deal with and drive change.
Organize, prioritize, and own multiple tasks while meeting or exceeding deadlines.
Learn and apply new technology, and share your knowledge with others.
Above all you will be expected to carry out all your activities with reliability, integrity, compliance, and in a safe, environmentally responsible, and efficient manner.
Your responsibilities:
Provide preventative and on-demand maintenance on all plant systems during assigned shift.
Work in a safe and professional manner with SAFETY always being the top priority.
Comply with GMP, HACCP, and Regulatory mandates.
Ensure all proper documentation is completed and filed appropriately.
Be familiar with equipment and operations within the entire facility.
Perform housekeeping and sanitation duties as related to work areas.
Troubleshoot problems and correct them in a timely and most economical manner.
Remain on 24-hour standby for emergency maintenance calls as scheduled.
Be able to prioritize maintenance issues and correct them efficiently.
Essential skills and experience:
High School Diploma
Strong mechanical aptitude.
Must be able to work shifts as assigned
Maintain good work attendance
Able to work with minimum supervision, self motivated
Able to troubleshoot mechanical systems by working with operations and/or utilizing outside resources.
Able to read and interpret mechanical drawings, schematics, and other reference materials.
Able to understand the operating context of site assets and how they impact production.
Ability to prioritize, coordinate, and accomplish multiple tasks.
Proficient in English both written and verbally.
Proficient in computer tools including email and spreadsheets.
Good to have:
Associates Degree in a technical field, either a mechanical or electrical discipline.
Experience with plant automation systems (PLCs, Variable Frequency Drives, Electrical, Mechanical systems).
Experience with OSHA, food safety rules, and regulations.
Experience with electrical installations and wiring practices.
Experience in repairing and troubleshooting sensing and control devices.
Working knowledge of predictive maintenance technologies (vibration analysis, thermography, ultrasonics, motor testing, etc.).
Experience with precision maintenance techniques (sheave alignment, belt tensioning, fastener torque, balancing, etc.).
Demonstrates an effective ability to teach/coach others.
Experience working in a team environment.
Experience with plant floor automation, office Ethernet, DeviceNet, and Controlnet wiring preferred but not required.
Understanding of plant electrical systems.
Understanding of electrical safety regulation, NFPA 70E, and NEC regulation.
Assesses own strengths and weaknesses, pursues training and development opportunities, strives to continuously build knowledge and skills, and shares expertise with others.
Physical requirements and working conditions (with or without reasonable accommodation):
Willing and able to work in a plant environment that at times, may be dusty, include temperature extremes, involve climbing, heavy lifting, and other forms of physical exertion.
Willing and able to work with wheat products, dust, i.e. no wheat /gluten sensitivity, intolerance and/or allergies.
Other considerations:
This role provides the opportunity to network internally and externally within the industry, our customers, and vendors. This provides development to grow in the Maintenance and Reliability field.
Must help support the asset health and reliability within the plant.
Must help support the maintenance and reliability process.
Team members must be clean shaven in order to perform tasks where respiratory protection is required and the use of a respirator (including N-95 dust mask) requires a proper seal for adequate protection.
Location: Mount Pocono PA
Address: 258 Harvest Lane, Pocono Summit PA, 18346
Employment Type: Full time
Additional Information:
Competitive Compensation: We provide market-driven base pay, based on skills, abilities, and level of experiences. Our salary ranges are broad, and individual salary will be market competitive based on a candidate's unique set of skills and level of experience. The starting range for this position is $26.00 - $28.00, with additional earning potential possible commensurate with experience. Additionally, we believe that our team members are the reason for our success and all team members are incentive eligible with a target based on contribution, company performance, and individual results achieved. While the specific bonus plan and target amount will be determined based on the role and breadth of contributions, the targeted bonus plan and targeted percentage amount for this role is Bonus - OIP, 5% Annual.
Benefits: At Ardent Mills we offer a wide range of benefits to our team members and their eligible family members. Some of our great benefit programs you may be eligible for include: Medical, Dental and Vision Coverage; Health and Dependent Savings Accounts; Life and Disability Programs; Voluntary Benefit Programs; Company Sponsored Wellness Programs; Retirement Savings with Company Match; Team Member and Family Assistance Program (EAP); Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays; Employee Recognition Program with Rewards (RAVE).
Application Deadline: EEO Commitment: At Ardent Mills, everyone matters and everyone has a voice. We are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal opportunities are available to all applicants and team members and the decisions will be based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, genetic information, veteran status, age, political affiliation, or any other non-merit characteristic protected by law or not. Together, celebrating our differences, we make Ardent Mills.
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