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Maintenance Technician Trainee/Level I

Full-time
Rate of pay$24 - 27 per hour

JOB OBJECTIVE: The Maintenance Technician Level 1/Trainee will perform preventive maintenance tasks and/or repairs including but not limited to those on production

equipment, material handling equipment, facilities, boilers, wastewater systems, and company vehicles, to ensure execution of efficient and effective operating procedures to enable the Organization to maximize profitability and achievement of strategic goals.



ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:


Perform repairs, modifications, and preventative maintenance on production machines

and supporting equipment to ensure efficient daily production runs

         

Conduct preventative maintenance inspections and perform required preventative maintenance, as needed

         

Troubleshoot and repair mechanical equipment (electrical, mechanical, and pneumatic) and systems requiring isolation of the malfunction, disassembly of equipment, and repair bearings,

gears, structural components, etc.

         

Work on assigned projects and respond to urgent maintenance calls from production teams

         

Assist on line changeovers, performing needed adjustments, preventative maintenance, and troubleshooting

         

Perform general mechanical work connected with various facilities projects - electrical, carpentry, and plumbing

         

Perform non-certified welding, wiring, and simple machining operations incidental to repair and maintenance tasks

         

Calibrate temperature probes and chart recorders to maintain compliance with State regulations

    

Assist with general carpentry and/or moving of equipment, materials, and furniture

         

Handle general facilities maintenance as needed/schedule filter replacements, plant lighting, grounds keeping, etc.

         

Maintain equipment spare parts inventory, advising maintenance leadership of needs in timely manner

         

Operate equipment including but not limited to drill press, hydraulic press, forklift, scissor lift, boom lift, backhoe, concrete saw, etc.

         

Operate industry tools including but not limited to: hand tools, power tools, drill press, hydraulic press, hydraulic press, multimeter, tape measure, and a torque wrench in ft-lb. and in-lb.


Safety and Development


Must comply with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs), Standard Operating Procedures (SOP), and any/all established processes, whether established by their manager, by the company or by law

         

Work in a safe manner and report any unsafe work, working conditions or accidents immediately

         

Comply with all health, safety, security, and emergency requirements that are communicated, whether established by manager, by the company or by law

         

Must report/communicate safety hazard(s) and/or workplace accidents to a member of leadership or P&C

         

Must comply with all Company policies communicated to you through your Employee Manual, trainings, notice boards or other postings, or by a member of management

         

Ensure all areas of responsibility are kept neat, clean, and free of hazards; notify team members of any issues and immediately resolve or communicate larger problem to Safety Manager or other member of management


General


Ensure work is produced in the most sustainable manner and assist in the communication of companywide sustainability goals to all team members

        

Participate in staff meetings including but not limited to pay day huddles, safety meetings, and team meetings

        

Maintain excellent attendance

        

Travel to other Straus locations, as needed

        

Other duties as requested


JOB REQUIREMENTS

Education and Experience:


         

High school diploma, preferred but not required

         

Previous maintenance experience, required

         

Basic knowledge of three phase motors, motor controls, wrapping, and food processing equipment, required

         

Familiarity with centrifugal, PD, and progressive cavity pumps - understanding of gear ratios

and speeds, required

         

Basic working knowledge of fundamentals of electricity, required

         

Basic understanding of electrical, mechanical, and hydraulic systems, and ability

to read related schematics, preferred

         

Basic welding experience in horizontal position using ARC, MIG, and TIG welding, preferred

         

Basic competency in assembling PVC piping, preferred

         

Working knowledge of general carpentry and related power tools, preferred

         

Basic technical math for measures or converting measurements, understanding volume/weight, required

         

Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work on a team/in a group setting and maintaining a positive working environment, required

         

Ability to read, understand, and implement written

instructions and procedures in English

         

Bilingual English/Spanish, preferred but not required

         

Must possess valid Driver's License, good driving record, and reliable transportation to travel between locations as needed/requested, required

         

Must be flexible to work OT and different shifts and holidays if/when required and to work weekends, as Operational needs arise


PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS


Work in a manufacturing environment

         

Extended periods of standing, walking, climbing, bending, stooping, pushing, pulling,

and stooping, turning the head and torso, reaching, grasping, bending and flexing the arms, legs, wrists, hands, and fingers.  Repetitive at times

         

The senses of being able to see, hear and have full power of speech, required

         

The ability to climb and balance is essential

         

Ability to work in confined spaces

         

Ability to work at high elevations (i.e., rooftops, tops of tanks)

         

Working in cold, wet, humid environments

         

Ability to work in high allergen environments

         

Ability to work in temperature ranges from -20° to 100° degrees Fahrenheit

         

Ability to withstand noise produced by manufacturing machinery up to 90 decibels

         

Ability to lift, hold and/or carry up to 55 pounds of product, unassisted

         

Frequent work on a computer and looking at the computer screen for extended periods

         

Flexibility to work on call after hours and to work weekends


Above description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work to be performed and not construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required for the position.

Straus is an equal opportunity employer. We strictly prohibit and do not tolerate discrimination against employees, applicants or any other covered persons because of race, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, marital status, gender identity or expression, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any legally protected characteristic.

You do not need to match every listed expectation to apply for this position. Here at Straus Family Creamery, we know that diverse perspectives foster the innovation we need to be successful, and we are committed to building a team that encompasses a variety of backgrounds, experiences, and skills.

Vaccine Mandate

Employees working in this position will be required to be fully vaccinated against the COVID-19 virus. An applicant is considered fully vaccinated two weeks after their second dose in a 2-dose series, such as the Pfizer or Moderna vaccines, or two weeks after a single-dose vaccine, such as Johnson & Johnson’s Janssen vaccine.

Applicants will be required to show proof of vaccination status upon receipt of

a conditional offer of employment. That offer of employment will be conditioned

upon, among other things, an Applicant’s ability to show proof of vaccination

status. Please note the Company provides reasonable accommodations in

accordance with applicable state, federal and local laws.


Straus Family Creamery - Rohnert Park, CA

655 Park Ct, Rohnert Park, CA, 94928
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