Maintenance Support Technician 1 Idaho FG

The J.R. Simplot Company is a diverse, privately held organization, with roots firmly planted in agriculture and agriculture-related businesses. These endeavors have been around for centuries and will continue to be a vital part of the global economy. We currently have one position on a specialized shift for operational needs available at the Idaho Plant – Caldwell, ID. Caldwell boasts great community events, many outdoor recreational activities, and several wineries.

SUMMARY

The primary area of work for this position will be dealing in the Raw Area from Truck Unload to the Peelers. This position exists to ensure efficient operation of all industrial mechanical equipment for the facility. This includes mechanical maintenance, lubrication, sanitation, troubleshooting and repair of all equipment from Raw Receiving to Stretch Wrapping and at the Water Recovery Plant. The individual in this position will be required to fully understand the purpose and operation of the industrial mechanical equipment throughout the facility and have the ability to make decisions based on sound judgment when a situation dictates.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Maintains necessary level of communication with team members and other support groups and does so in a participative management style, conducive with operational goals.* Maintains Company standards for safety, quality, food safety, sanitation and GMPs: – Works within safety rules and regulations in actively avoiding injury to self and others. – Ensures proper food safety sanitation and cleaning procedures of all processing equipment and tools.* May assist with training other plant personnel.* Responsible for performing a variety of skilled duties to include but not limited to the following: painting, carpentry, cement masonry, plumbing, dry wall and/or other recognized crafts for the purpose of maintaining and repairing Simplot owned and operated building and facilities.* Ensures that equipment including, but not limited to pumps, motors, hydraulic systems and product transport system are properly lubricated following the specifications of the Company or the manufacturer.* Troubleshoots and makes minor and major repairs of equipment at the Water Recovery Plant in order to prevent or minimize industrial plant downtime.* Performs wire feed, stick, heliarc and acetylene welding on stainless steel, black iron, aluminum and other types of metals for repair and fabrication as required.* Disassembles and reassembles equipment throughout the Water Recovery Plant including, but not limited to: pumps, motors, gearboxes, valves, hydraulic systems, coupler and alignment systems.* Troubleshoots and makes minor and major repairs of processing and cutting equipment in order to prevent or minimize industrial plant downtime.* Disassembles and reassembles equipment throughout the processing area including, but not limited to: pumps, motors, gearboxes, valves, hydraulic systems, coupler and alignment systems.* Maintains inventory level of knives and assists with set up of mechanical and hydro cutting systems for production runs and is responsible for the maintenance of high speed cutter heads, the dicing cutter system and any other cutting equipment.* Troubleshoots and makes minor and major repairs of packaging area equipment in order to prevent or minimize industrial plant downtime.* Disassembles and reassembles equipment throughout the packaging area including, but not limited to: motors, gearboxes, valves, hydraulic systems, coupler, alignment systems, weighing systems, and vibratory systems.* Must become qualified in 1, 2, and 3 within 2 years of employment in this position.* Performs preventative maintenance on equipment in their work area(s): (a) Maintains all shop inventories, tools & equipment. Creates, performs and completes work orders in the system as assigned or as needed & prepares kitting when necessary. (b) Coordinates or schedules additional work as needed. (c) Identifies parts needed for work to be done, conducts inventory searches and locates parts. (d) Documents, monitors, maintains, and assists with reporting of shift events, logging Predictive Maintenance data and assists with work planning utilizing information systems and productivity software.* Ensures that additional accountabilities required by management are handled in a manner necessary to meet operational standards.

REQUIREMENTSHigh school diploma or general education degree (GED)Two years of industrial or food processing mechanical experience preferred. A combination of education and experience will be considered. Must (have the ability) to perform sound welds in accordance with the qualifications required by applicable welding codes, standards, and/or project specifications including wire feed, stick, Heliarc, Oxy-Acetylene and sanitary (food-safe) welds for repair and fabrication. Must provide required tools. Disclaimer – These statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified.Combination of education, training and/or experience will be considered for this position.

Hourly Pay: 24.80 DOE

HOW TO APPLY

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**The J.R. Simplot Company is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, physical or mental disability, medical condition, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, marital status, or any other protected status.**