Position : Plant Maintenance Mechanic - 3rd Swing Shift
Location : Richmond, Indiana
Requisition ID: : 24599
MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN
GENERAL PURPOSE
Demonstrate full proficiency in maintenance/mechanical activities to ensure that all equipment is operating effectively
and efficiently. Perform general maintenance, preventative maintenance, over-hauls, modification, fabrication, welding,
and/or mechanical and electrical troubleshooting and repair. Work with a limited degree of supervision, with oversight
focused on complex and/or new assignments. Act as an informal resource for colleagues with less experience.
JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
• Perform maintenance and/or repairs (planned, unplanned, emergency) on production, processing, and
packaging equipment as well as utility related equipment or systems, following all safety procedures
• Perform preventative maintenance; perform routine inspections of equipment for assessment of reliability and
performance
• Read, analyze, and interpret technical procedures, electrical schematics, service manuals, and work orders to
perform required maintenance and service
• Support the installation of new equipment
• Assist operators with training or troubleshooting to minimize equipment downtime
• Complete work orders in a timely manner, while maintaining high quality standards
• Use a variety of hand and power tools, electric meters, and material handling equipment in performing duties
• Maintain communication with other departments, management, and employees and notify them of any problems
and/or concerns that may restrict the efficiency of production
• Ensure all repairs are documented. Complete all paperwork clearly, legibly, and accurately with required
information. Document all required information in accordance with standard operations procedures
• Stay up to date on new products, equipment, technology and techniques
• Utilizing continuous improvement mindset, assist in identifying opportunities to improve processes
• Exhibit the ability to anticipate parts requirements for the tasks, follow proper purchasing procedures, and
acquire parts ahead of anticipated task performance
• Maintain safe working conditions for employees and compliance with all state and federal regulations regarding
health and safety issues
• Follow all DFA good manufacturing practices (GMP) and work in a manner consistent with all corporate
regulatory, food safety, quality, and sanitation requirements
• The requirements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employee,
but is not a complete list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required. Other duties may be assigned as required
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Graduation from trade school or technical school preferred in areas such as electrical, programmable controls
(PLC/HMI), mechanical, welding/fabrication, refrigeration, plumbing, etc.
• 2 to 4 years of maintenance, mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, electronic, computer-controlled
equipment, PLC, and HVAC or related experience, preferably in a manufacturing environment
DFA Benchmark Job Profile template.docx
• Experience on a variety of equipment including lubricating, cleaning, material handling, motor control, relay
control, process control and packaging equipment
• Experience with ammonia refrigeration systems preferred
• Certification and/or License – may be required during course of employment
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
• Knowledge of charts, tables, drawings, specifications, schedules, wiring diagrams
• Able to inspect equipment, recognize potential problems, and take appropriate corrective action to prevent
component failures or equipment down time
• Able to use a variety of maintenance tools, hand and power tools, electric meters, and material handling
equipment in a safe manner
• Able to perform maintenance activities/repairs independently and assist on more complicated repairs
• Able to perform minor to mid-sized projects from planning to installation
• Able to present options and ideas to current processes or procedures
• Able to adapt and manage to change effectively
• Able to perform task and duties without constant supervision
• Able to work effectively in a team environment
• Able to diagnose and take appropriate steps to find solutions to problems
• Able to communicate clearly and effectively, both verbally and in writing
• Able to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and
decimals
• Basic computer skills
• Must be able to read, write and speak English
REPORTING TO THIS POSITION
• None
BACKUP SUPPORT TO POSITION(S)
• N/A
TRAVEL
☒ No travel required
☐ 5%-15% (1-3 times per year)
☐ 15%-25% (1-2 times per quarter)
☐ 25%-50% (up to 1 week per month)
☐ 50%-75% (up to 2 weeks per month)
☐ 75%-100% (3+ weeks per month)
SCOPE INFORMATION
• N/A
JOB PROFILE CREATED BY
• HQ Human Resources
DFA Benchmark Job Profile template.docx
Original: January 2023
Revised:
See last page for Physical Demands
DFA Benchmark Job Profile template.docx
DFA PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT
Place an “X” in the appropriate response
Never
0% of shift
Occasional
1-33% of shift
Frequent
34-66% of shift
Constant
67-100% of shift
Physical Demands
Sit
Stand
Walk
Grasp, handle, twist or type
Reach (forward or overhead)
Climb (stairs or ladder)
Squatting, kneeling or bending
Push/pull
Crawling
Driving a vehicle
Lifting/Carrying
Up to 10 pounds
Up to 25 pounds
Up to 55 pounds
Up to 75 pounds
75-100 pounds
Work Environment
Use of chemicals
Must maintain a constant state of alertness
Outdoor weather conditions
Wet or humid conditions (non-weather)
Refrigerated temps (non-weather) < 40°
Elevated heat (non-weather) > 95°
Noise > 80 decibels
Dust
Fumes
Ability to work around dairy/food products
Work in tight or narrow spaces
Working in, around & over lines/obstacles
Ability to work with limited supervision
Typical office environment
Typical manufacturing environment
Typical farm/livestock environment
Typical lab environment
Sensory Demands (Check all that apply)
☐ Verbal Communication ☐ Touch ☐ Smell ☐ Hear ☐ Read ☐ Taste ☐ Write
Vision (Check all that apply)
☐ Close vision (clear vision at 20 inches or less)
☐ Distance vision (clear vision at 20 feet or more)
☐ Color vision (ability to identify and distinguish color)
☐ Peripheral vision (ability to observe an area that can be seen up and down or to the left and right while eyes are fixed
on a given point)
☐ Depth perception (three-dimensional vision, ability to judge distances and spatial relationships)
Education and Experience
High School Diploma or GED required
Must have two (2) years of formal mechanical/electrical education certification or equivalent work experience doing maintenance type work
SAP experience preferred
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Must be able to perform electrical work (change pump motors, diagnose motor control problem, etc.)
Must know pneumatics, solenoid valves, and air cylinders
Must be able to use standard maintenance tools in a safe manner
Must have the ability to perform minor projects from planning to installation. (Typically, this includes non-sanitary piping, drain lines, vacuum lines)
Must have the ability to perform routine repairs in a safe and timely fashion (rebuilding product/water pumps, boiler maintenance, HVAC, VFD's, sanitary valves, piping leaks)
Must have the ability to perform routine preventative maintenance on a variety of equipment, identify any abnormal conditions, and maintain appropriate records
Must have the ability to perform basic welding for repair and fabrication (tig/stick)
Must have the ability to follow process control computer variables and schematics and diagnose system problems
Must have the ability to assist other mechanics on more complicated repairs in a safe and useful manner
Must have good interpersonal skills necessary to foster cooperation and effectively communicate with others
Must be able to successfully complete a written maintenance test conducted by Maintenance Manager
Basic computer skills
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