Packaging Maintenance Mechanic - Moses Lake Production Campus (Moses Lake Facility)

Simplot

Moses Lake, WA

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SKILLS

Adobe Acrobat, Agriculture, Allen-Bradley, Analysis Skills, Background Investigation, Collective Bargaining, Communication Skills, Electricity, English Language, Equipment Maintenance/Repair, Farming, Flyers, Food and Beverage Industry, Functional Configuration Audit (FCA), Genetics, High School Diploma, Hydraulic Engineering, Identify Issues, Maintenance - Electrical, Maintenance Services, Manufacturing, Manufacturing Equipment Maintenance, Medical Conditions, Military, Organizational Skills, Performance Analysis, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Preventative Maintenance, Project Tracking, Reporting Skills, Resource Utilization, Startup, Team Player, Willing to Travel, Writing Skills

LOCATION

Moses Lake, WA

POSTED

30+ days ago

Apply now » **Packaging Maintenance Mechanic - Moses Lake Production Campus (Moses Lake Facility)** The J.R. Simplot Company is a diverse, privately held global food and agriculture company headquartered in Boise, Idaho. We are a true farm-to-table company with an integrated portfolio including food processing and food brands, phosphate mining, fertilizer manufacturing, farming, ranching and cattle production, and other enterprises related to agriculture. **Summary** The Mechanic works independently and with other plant personnel to perform preventative, predictive and routine maintenance tasks. This role includes troubleshooting issues, repairing failures of production and facilities equipment, and ensuring maximum equipment efficiency and effectiveness. This person provides direction for effective execution of maintenance activity on all machinery and equipment throughout the plant and office facilities. The Maintenance Mechanic is also responsible for the optimum utilization of available resources such as manpower, equipment, time, etc. This person must be responsible for decisions, actions and failures; must establish clear responsibilities and processes for monitoring work and measuring results. In addition, the maintenance mechanic must partner with others to get work done and work cooperatively with others across the organization to achieve shared objectives. **Key Responsibilities** + Performs packaging equipment repair, overhaul, and troubleshooting of equipment; changes and replaces belts, sprockets, bearings, chains, motors, etc. + Evaluates equipment for performance, performs adjustments, replaces parts, etc. as needed to ensure uninterrupted packaging of vegetables + Assists with the maintenance of a variety of packaging equipment: baggers, scales, case erectors. + Performs routine and non-routine checks and preventative maintenance tasks established by the Packaging Maintenance Manager + Familiar with proper start-up and shut down of packaging equipment + Performs other duties as assigned **Typical Education** High school diploma or general education degree (GED) **Relevant Experience** 3+ years related experience and/or training **Other Information** Experience with hydraulics, pneumatics, and mechanics; Basic electrical repair in an industrial/manufacturing environment; Ability to read and interpret documents and drawings and write detailed repair reports; Ability to analyze and make decisions; Ability to diagram equipment control problems; Strong verbal and written English communication skills; Good organizational and planning skills. Preferred: Experience with 480-volt power and 24 control voltages to 120 volt electrical troubleshooting; Program and trouble shoot Allen Bradley SLC500 and MicroLogix series. Must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactory, and represent the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Physical Requirements: Lift and move heavy equipment; Climb ladders and work in high, precarious places. Working Environment: May be exposed to wet or humid conditions; May be exposed to outdoor weather conditions; May be exposed to high noise environments; May be exposed to chemicals used in the process; Could be in temperatures of -5 degrees. Job Requisition ID: 26205 Travel Required: None Location(s): GF Plant - Moses Lake Country: United States Rate of Pay: $28.56 - $41.47/hr depending on experience Attractive total rewards package that includes: + Medical, dental, vision coverage + 401(k) savings plan + 10 Paid Holidays + Vacation Time + Details available in Collective Bargaining Agreement + Paid Family Building Leave + Education Assistance + Benefits details available at simplotbenefits.com ****The J.R. Simplot Company is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, physical or mental disability, medical condition, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, marital status, or any other protected status.** **If the Simplot Company decides to offer you this position, such offer will be conditioned on your satisfactory completion of a post-offer criminal background check. For Washington Job Applicants, see the Washington State Attorney General's Washington Fair Chance Act Guide (https://agportal-s3bucket.s3.amazonaws.com/uploadedfiles/Another/News/Press\_Releases/FCA-Flyer\_v7\_English.pdf) and RCW 49.94.010 (https://app.leg.wa.gov/RCW/default.aspx?cite=49.94) for more information.**** **\#LI-TN1**

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