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Job Overview

The Maintenance Technician II will perform basic maintenance and repair of machines, production equipment and facility infrastructure.

Job Responsibilities

+ Assigned basic maintenance tasks based on level of skill, knowledge, and understanding of equipment.

+ Respond to production requests for immediate attention to production line issues and problems.

+ Maintain production equipment.

+ Maintain records of preventative maintenance.

+ Troubleshoot and maintain all types of maintenance work such as pneumatic, steam, process controls, electrical, ammonia, water, and compressed air systems – PLC’s, HMI’s, and also motors.

+ All GLC employees are expected to perform any assignment or job task according to the stated safety policies and procedures.

+ All GLC employees are expected to produce our products in a manner that exceeds the quality and value expectation of our customers and consumers by adhering to Good Manufacturing Practices, Policies and Procedures outlined in our Safe Quality Food Program.

+ Other responsibilities as assigned by the manager.

Required Education and Experience

+ High School diploma or GED.

+ Two years of maintenance experience or more.

+ Fundamental understanding of manufacturing processes.

+ Ability to make decisions based on standard practices.

+ Experience and knowledge of production machinery and equipment.

+ Ability to handle multiple tasks, troubleshoot and problem solve.

+ Basic understanding of mechanical, electrical, hydraulic and pneumatic systems.

+ Ability to weld. (TIG, MIG and Stick).

+ Ability to read and understand schematics, pneumatic, and hydraulic drawings.

+ Familiarity with OSHA regulations.

Preferred Education and Experience

+ Associate’s degree or equivalent from a two-year college or technical school.

+ 2 years of food manufacturing experience and/or training or more.

+ Experience working with ammonia refrigeration systems / PSM.

+ SAP experience.

Working Conditions

+ Repetitive work in a fast-paced production environment with average temperature of 50-60 degrees F.

+ Hair nets, ear plugs/muffs, hardhats, safety glasses and/or other safety PPE including welding gloves, aprons, face shields, safety harnesses and fall prevention may be required.

+ Ability to frequently handle material from floor-to-waist, waist-to-shoulder, shoulder-to-overhead and pushing/pulling/carrying.

+ Ability to constantly stand/walk; bend/flex/extend neck; frequently grip/reach/lift/pull with L/R hands.

+ Product weight: up to 100 lbs.

+ Use of motor skills to safely drive tow motors or other motorized vehicles in tight quarters.

EEOC & Disclaimer

Great Lakes Cheese is an Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer.