Maintenance Tech Trainee in Faribault, Minnesota at Faribault Foods

SUMMARY: The Maintenance technician Trainee position is designed to develop Maintenance technicians for Faribault Foods, Faribault location. The trainee will learn the skills necessary to act as a maintenance technician through hands on training, classroom training and OEM training. The trainee will complete a 12-month training program to be able to perform the essential duties on the Maintenance Technician position description.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

Shadow and learn from operators, PM mechanics, Maintenance Technicians, Maintenance supervisors, Maintenance managers, Engineering, Safety Team and Continuous improvement team.

Complete 12-month training program that and be able to explain and demonstrate in theory and practice of maintenance tasks.

Partner with Quality Assurance, executing and supporting all Quality programs that ensure the production of Safe, Quality Foods.

Learns and uses CMMS (Computer Maintenance Management System) to enter and retrieve activity log information and reports.

Learn from other mechanics on how to troubleshoot the various items that come up identify line performance issues and assist in correcting them

Assist with Install, adjust and repair processing equipment in accordance with specifications

Train and Maintain equipment utilizing a Planned Maintenance Program

Practice safe work habits wearing appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) for all tasks

Learn to identify safety issues and how to repair these issues.

Responsible for general housekeeping of maintenance and production areas, actively working toward a clean and safe work environment.

Responsible for Good Manufacturing Practices compliance

Able to meet all attendance requirements based on Companys Attendance Policy

Effectively cooperate with direct supervision as well as maintain professional and cooperative relationships with peers.

Be able to consistently lift up to 50 lbs.

Bilingual in Spanish and English preferred.

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:

Education:

High school diploma or equivalent education experience.

Experience:

1 to 3 years in a multi-shift manufacturing facility.

Food production a plus.