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 Company is dedicated to ensuring a safe and secure environment for our team members and visitors. To assist in achieving that goal, we conduct a drug, alcohol, and background checks for all new team members post-offer and prior to the start of employment. It is a job expectation that all new employees have, at minimum, the first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine in advance of their first date of employment. If you need assistance in obtaining a vaccine, the Company can help schedule you with one of its healthcare partners following a conditional job offer, if one is made. The Immigration Reform and Control Act requires that verification of employment eligibility be documented for all new employees by the end of the third day of work.
EOE/Vets/Disability
The applicant who fills this position will be eligible for the following compensation and benefits:

• Vision, Medical, and Dental coverage;
• Competitive time off plans, including paid sick leave and paid vacation;
• 401(k) match of up to 50% on the first 4% of contributions;
• Base salary range of $64,612 - $87,226