Description Position at Empire Packing
ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES- Performs highly diversified duties to install and maintain production machines and other plant equipment.
- Installs replacement belts, filters, gears, chains, and valves.
- Troubleshoots pneumatic, electric, and hydraulic machine problems and makes necessary repairs.
- Performs repairs to machines involving machine guarding, bolt replacement, and breakdowns due to mechanical wear.
- Welds machine components.
- Performs preventative maintenance tasks such as lubricating parts, drive chains, etc.
- Handles installations, including hooking up air, water, gas, and the alignment and leveling of equipment.
- Resolves all maintenance and mechanical problems promptly with minimal disruption to production schedules.
- Acts as a lead by training, mentoring, scheduling, counseling, and providing guidance to less experienced and hourly Maintenance employees.
- Acts as a lead by training, mentoring, scheduling, counseling, and providing guidance to less experienced and hourly Maintenance employees.
- Provides leadership through effective communication and coaching.
- Aids and support as needed.
- Ensures a positive work environment exhibiting the company's culture
- of respect for all employees.
- Motivates, corrects, and challenges personnel with a positive approach.
- Notifies Maintenance Manager when problems arise.
- Maintains open dialogue with the assigned team.
- When approached with feedback and concerns, resolves them in the most direct and positive way possible.
- Ensures all company policies are followed.
- Completes maintenance recordkeeping.
- Keeps record of all work performed.
- Updates maintenance history logs and completes required paperwork.
- Accounts for equipment used for maintenance and repairs.
- Understands and follows the company GMP policy.
- Understands and follows the company safety rules.
- May be required to work long hours and weekends
EDUCATION: Typically requires a high school diploma or equivalent (GED).
EXPERIENCE:- Typically requires a minimum of 2 years of DIRECTLY RELATED experience.
- Must have experience in a food processing environment.
- Must be able to work flexible hours/shifts as needed.
The applicant who fills this position will be eligible for the following
compensation and benefits:
- Benefits: Vision, Medical, and Dental coverage begin after 60 days of employment;
- Paid Time Off: sick leave, vacation, and 6 company observed holidays;
- 401(k): company match begins after the first year of service and follows the company vesting schedule;
- Base salary range of $69,135-$93,332;
- Incentive Pay: This position is eligible to participate in the Company's annual bonus plan, the amount of bonus varies and is subject to the standard terms and conditions of the incentive program; and
- Career Development:Our company is dedicated to supporting professional growth by offering continuous learning opportunities and a focus on career growth through various learning and development programs.
For individuals assigned and/or hired to work in states where it is required by law to include a reasonable estimate of the compensation for any given position, compensation ranges are specific to those states and takes into account various factors that are considered in making compensation decisions, including but not limited to a candidate's relevant experience, qualifications, skills, competencies, and proficiencies for the role.
This position does not have an application deadline. We will continue to recruit until the position has been filled.
