Maintenance Technician- 3rd shift

At Saputo, our best comes from our people.
We’re a talented and caring team with a longstanding history of excellence.
Since our first days delivering cheese on a bicycle, we’ve grown into a leading global dairy processor by staying true to the culture that defines us.
Each of our employees is committed to uphold our tradition of care, quality, and passion through food, and together, we foster an environment where we can all make contributions that matter–from our manufacturing plants to our office locations and everywhere in-between.
At Saputo, our best comes from our people.
We’re a talented and caring team with a longstanding history of excellence.
Since our first days delivering cheese on a bicycle, we’ve grown into a leading global dairy processor by staying true to the culture that defines us.
Each of our employees is committed to uphold our tradition of care, quality, and passion through food, and together, we foster an environment where we can all make contributions that matter–from our manufacturing plants to our office locations and everywhere in-between.
The Maintenance Technician is responsible for the performance of manufacturing process equipment in any area of the plant.
Work is of a technical nature, where decisions are made within the limits of general practices and procedures, but where supervision is available to support in unusual situations.
How You Will Make Contributions That Matter… Repairs, dismantles, assembles, installs, and performs preventive maintenance on production machinery and equipment to include hydraulic and pneumatic equipment, and electrical equipment.
Provide technical support for the plant maintenance supervisor/manager in PSM & RMP and participate on any teams/projects as needed including soliciting quotes for ammonia system work from vendors.
Develop a system for addressing any identified deficiencies from audits, inspections, or service work, including working with APSM software, to log action items and tracking them to completion.
Maintain a working knowledge and oversight of refrigeration systems, PSM (14 elements), RMP, applicable state and federal rules and regulations and applicable refrigeration codes and standards.
Responsible for understanding and complying with the Current Good Manufacturing Practices and Food Safety guidelines to ensure that quality food products are manufactured in a sanitary production environment and delivered with superior protection to our customers and consumers.
Design, implement and maintain programmable logic controllers (PLC) and troubleshoot and maintain all electronic and electrical equipment.
Maintain a working knowledge of Safety Methods and Procedures.
(i.
e.
, proper lifting techniques, Safety Data Sheets requirements, Lockout Tagout Procedures, etc.
) and always work safely.
Participate in Root Cause Failure Analysis by troubleshooting equipment and processes.
Welding, cutting, and fabricating machine parts.
Communicate regularly with all with maintenance crew and other department personnel regarding equipment status, both individually and as a group, to ensure good two-way communication across shifts / departments to ensure manufacturing plant efficiencies.
Complete work orders and parts usage accurately through maintenance management system.
You Are Best Suited for the Role If You Have… 2 or more years of relevant experience in food/dairy manufacturing preferred.
Bachelor’s or Associate’s Degree in Engineering, Safety Management, Industrial Risk Management, or the equivalent combination of experience and education Must have a solid organizational, analytical problem solving and communication skills.
Possesses a working knowledge of mechanical, manufacturing equipment, and electrical systems.
Solid experience with repairs and maintenance.
Demonstrates initiative and strong interpersonal, communication, and team skills.
Must be physically capable of performing medium to heavy work, lifting a maximum of 100 lbs (team lift for anything over 50 lbs), with frequent lifting of objects weighing up to 50 lbs.
Must also be capable to do occasional climbing, stooping, squatting, kneeling, crouching, reaching and handling, as well as frequent standing/walking.
Experience with HVAC is highly preferred Possess basic welding, cutting, acetylene torch and braising capabilities.
Ability to work flexible hours, weekends, and holidays.
We Support and Care for Our Employees by Providing Them With… Development opportunities that enhance their career fulfillment Meaningful compensation & benefits that help them care for their families Opportunities to contribute to your community and enhance the lives of others through Saputo products #Maintenancetechnician, #maintenancetech, #maintenancemechanic, #PLC, #manufacturing, #maintenancemanufacturing, #machinerymaintenance Saputo is among the top three cheese producers in the USA and one of the largest producers of extended shelf-life and cultured dairy products.
We have a diversified product portfolio with well-known retail brands, such as Friendship Dairies, Frigo Cheese, Montchevre, Stella and Treasure Cave, and a strong foodservice presence, partnering with chain restaurants and broadline distributors.
Thanks to our countrywide footprint and national and international distribution networks, we're proud to bring our best to our customers and, consumers and have plenty of opportunities for our employees to grow in their own way.
And we do it while also striving to build a healthier future for our people and the communities where we operate, guided by our values and the Saputo Promise.
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