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JOB DESCRITPION: Assists in the day-to-day operations of the Slaughter Maintenance Department as needed for general up keep and maintenance of plant operations. This includes but is not limited to the assistance of all areas of the plant, ensuring all aspects of the operation are being adhered to as required by safety and company policies. Must have a working knowledge of the mechanical field with emphasis on troubleshooting, installation of new equipment, repairs and upkeep of existing equipment. PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES: *Ensures that all aspects of the company safety policy and procedures are adhered to in the direct and indirect areas of the plant *On a daily basis fills out all safety documentation as required Monitors and affirms that all safety policy and procedures are adhered to *Ensures that proper corrective action is taken for violation of any safety infraction observed *Ensures that good housekeeping and safe work practices are followed *Directs assigned employees in the performance of approved maintenance work and production operations *Records progress of jobs scheduled and ensures that daily time distribution of employees are properly recorded and reported Provides immediate response and service to emergency needs in Slaughter Maintenance area *Assigns mechanics at the start of and throughout the shift, specific jobs, preventive maintenance, planned work orders and associated maintenance needs *Instructs mechanics in the best job methods, materials, tools and equipment required for assigned work *Works closely with Supervisors and Peers on all assigned work schedules *Advises peers of variances from the status of the daily work schedule *Determines with peers the best methods, materials, tools, and equipment to be used in accomplishing specific jobs *Recommends equipment to be included in the preventive maintenance program. Assists the Superintendent in developing stocking requirements for spare parts *Ensures overtime approval with peers prior to shift schedule *Adheres, as closely as possible, to the daily work schedules without wasting manpower or materials *Meets work specifications and quality work standards for each job *Performs all tasks assigned *Ensures that conduct of personnel assigned with respect to company policy and work rules are adhered to *Co-ordinates his efforts with other shift supervisors in Rendering Maintenance area to provide orderly shift change over *Ensures general mechanics are trained in order to maintain and improve skill level *Indoctrinates new personnel and advises Superintendent of training needs *Advises superiors and other appropriate members of the engineering department of equipment failure or items requiring excessive maintenance *Ensures on modification or change are made without a valid work order; advises details of changes *Seeks ways to promote conservation of energy *Provides technical assistance to production department on how to best and economically operate equipment *Insures that all aspects of the food safety, HAACP and Government programs are adhered to with emphasis on the continued compliance to these programs WORKING CONDITIONS: Physical demands of the position may include a great deal of walking and stair climbing. Temperature in work area varies depending on where employee is working. Must be able to work extended hours as required by peers. Potential hazards in work area may include knives, machinery, electricity, ammonia, hydraulics and forklift traffic. REQUIREMENTS: EDUCATION: Minimum of High School diploma, GED or equivalent With technical skill training in the mechanical area
EXPERIENCE: Minimum of 3-5 years background experience in general industrial maintenance
SPECIAL SKILLS: Must have background knowledge in electrical, hydraulic, welding and some PLC training. Must be able to read and comprehend all equipment literature that applies to area.
