SCIENTIFIC TECHNICIAN / MAINTENANCE TECH in USA - AP

• Dairy marketing cooperative owned by 2,000 farm families and managed by its 1,200 employees. 

The Maintenance Technician ensures that all equipment is operating effectively and efficiently, must have strong proficiency in preventative maintenance, over-hauls and medium electrical repair. Must have the ability to read electrical and mechanical blueprints. Strong trouble shooting and problem-solving skills are highly desired.

 

JOB DUTIES:

1. Provide maintenance support effectively and efficiently. Timely respond to

maintenance related issues, quickly resolve problems, and make necessary

adjustments as needed to maintain employee safety, product integrity and production

efficiencies.

2. Ensures safe operations through adherence to Environmental, Health, and Safety

programs and procedures. Follow all lockout tagout, fall protection and confined space

requirements.

3. Strict adherence to housekeeping, by maintaining clean work areas, and tool

accountability.

4. Ensures operation of plant equipment by completing preventive maintenance

requirements on motors, pneumatic tools, conveyor systems, and production machines.

Follows diagrams, sketches, operations manuals, manufacturers instructions, and

engineering specifications. Responsible for the startup, operations, shutdown and

maintenance to ensure safe and efficient operations of plant equipment.

5. Perform all duties related to boiler operation, maintenance, recordkeeping and

ensuring that the boilers are running safe, efficient and working properly.

6. Maintain ammonia refrigeration system.

7. Locate and isolate sources of problems by observing mechanical devices in operation

by listening for problems and using precision measuring and testing instruments.

Remove and fix defective parts and equipment to get the equipment running efficiently

with minimal interruption to production. Assist in root cause analysis to prevent the issue

from happening again.

8. Adjusts functional parts of devices and control instruments by using hand tools,

levels, plumb bobs, and straightedges. Determines changes in dimensional

requirements of parts by inspecting used parts; using rules, calipers, micrometers, and

other measuring instruments.

9. Perform mig, tig and stick welding for various types of metals including food grade

stainless steel, steel, and aluminum.

10. Conserves maintenance resources by using equipment and supplies as needed to

accomplish job results.

Anticipates needed equipment, parts, and supplies.

11. Demonstrate a cooperative effort to train and assist operators and peers in all

aspects of equipment

maintenance and operation, problem identification, and problem-solving skills.

12. Controls downtime by informing production workers of routine preventive

maintenance techniques and

monitoring compliance. Documents downtime concisely, document problems and

corrective actions

taken.

13. Interact with vendors and suppliers to ensure efficient repair, parts stocking, and

maintenance of plant equipment and systems.

14. Assist in the development of maintenance projects, assemble the bill of materials,

and work with management on upgrades and modifications for plant enhancement.

15. Participate in task meetings; suggest changes in work tasks and use of equipment

to increase efficiencies.

16. Function as an engaged team member and contribute to the site’s continuous

improvement efforts.

17. Perform pneumatic, hydraulic system troubleshooting, and repairs of mechanical

and electrical related issues. Diagnose, install, and repair all plant systems.

18. Effectively pass-down to next shift personnel, unfinished repairs and unresolved

maintenance/production issues.

19. Participation in the Emergency Response program is required.

20. Assists with training new employees.

21. Adhere to all Quality and Food Safety, Employee Safety, and GMP policies and

procedures, reporting any nonconformity.

22. Other duties as assigned.

An individual in this position must be able to successfully perform the essential duties

and responsibilities listed above. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable

individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position. The above

list reflects the general details necessary to describe the principle and essential

functions of the position and shall not be construed as the only duties that may be

assigned for the position.

• JOB TYPE: FT/Permanent
• WAGE PER HOUR: In Portage $29.59
• IS THERE A SHIFT PREMIUM? 2nd shift $0.75/hour Night shift $1/hour
• HOURS PER WEEK: 40+
• OVER TIME: Yes
• EXPECTED OVER TIME: • Portage occassional weekend OT
• WORKWEEK: Monday through Friday 1st shift 7-3, 2nd shift 3-11, night shifth 11-7.
• CAN THEY WORK EXTRA DAYS?: Yes – occasional weekend OT and extended shifts
• HOW OFTEN WILL THEY WORK EXTRA DAYS?:  2-3x/month
• PAYMENT DAYS: Weekly Thursday,
• PAYMENT TYPE: Direct Deposit
• BREAK TIMES: Two rest breaks and a meal period
• JOB START DATE: ASAP
• ADDITIONAL JOB INFORMATION:

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS:

EXPERIENCE REQUIRED?: Yes

IF YES, WHAT EXPERIENCE?: Mechatronics-type degree and/or 2-3 years of

experience

IS HE REQUIRED TO SUPERVISE OTHER WORKERS?:No

CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECK: Yes, must be able to pass a criminal background

check before departure from place of recruitment.

A) Employer will perform a CBC if the candidate is/has been in the US; and

B) Applicant must also provide a Carta de no Antecedentes Penales from the

Mexican government, requested by the recruitment company.

DRUG TEST: Yes, must pass a Panel 5 drug test before departure from place of

recruitment. Positive cannabis result is not acceptable to perform the duties. Please see

Drug Test Policy attached.

A) Employer will coordinate it if the candidate is in the USA.

B) Recruitment company will coordinate it if the applicant is in México.

ENGLISH LEVEL REQUIREMENTS: High level.

ENGLISH PROFICIENCY: Employees must be able to speak English well enough to

communicate effectively with their coworkers.

ENGLISH PREMIUM BONUS: None

TRAINING: Training is entirely in English.

MUST ATTEND SAFETY?: Yes

DRIVERS LICENSE REQUIRED?: Yes

DRIVING BONUS: No

TYPE OF UNIVERSITY DEGREE DESIRED:Mechatronics

MUST BE ABLE TO LIFT: 55 lbs. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

The physical and mental demands described here are representative of those an

employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable

accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the

essential functions.

Manufacturing – Work is performed in a manufacturing plant. While performing the

duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to sit; use hands to finger,

handle, or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs;

balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; talk or hear; taste or smell. The employee will

frequently have to walk and stand. The employee should have the ability to regularly lift

up to 55lbs. The employee must be able to push and pull up to 75lbs. Must be able to

climb ladders and work at elevations above 4 feet. Employees are regularly exposed to

cold temperatures when performing tasks in storage areas. Employees are regularly

exposed to warm or hot temperatures with moderate to high humidity levels varying

based on the location of the work area. The employee is regularly exposed to wet

walking surfaces. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision,

distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust

focus.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an

employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable

accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the

essential functions.

Manufacturing - Employee is occasionally exposed to risk of electrical shock, wet work

conditions, fumes or airborne particles. Employee is occasionally exposed to warm

conditions with regular exposure to temperature conditions in excess of 100*F or cold

temperatures when working in cold storage areas. The

employee is regularly exposed to work near moving mechanical parts. Employee is

regularly exposed to chemicals during sanitation processes. The noise level in the work

environment is occasionally at a high level. The employee is not routinely exposed to

weather conditions. The employee may be exposed to very low levels of ammonia.

FLIGHT TRANSPORTATION:

PAID FLIGHT TO BUSINESS LOCATION?: Yes

AIRPORT OF ARRIVAL: Portage MSN

PAID FLIGHT HOME?: No

TRAVEL FOOD EXPENSE COVERED?: Yes with receipt, the day or the relocation.

MEAL UPON ARRIVAL?: If possible

GROCERY STIPEND: we offer either a $125 or a $250 grocery gift card. cost is payroll deducted.

WORKPLACE TRANSPORTATION

TRANSPORTATION TO AND FROM WORKSITE: Yes, available.

 

JOB INCENTIVES

WORKER COMPENSATION INSURANCE?: Yes

401K?: Yes

HEALTHCARE INSURANCE?: Portage union plan.

PAID HOLIDAYS?: Portage union New years Day, Memorial Day, Good Friday,

Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day, 1st Monday of

August

HOUSING

Multiple apartments 10 minutes away. Assigned optional housing upon availability.

HOUSING OPTION:

1. Employer secures housing for 12 amount of months and then worker has to secure

own housing;

HOUSING TYPE:

Portage – multiple apartment units.

NUMBER OF UNITS: see above

INDIVIDUAL OR SHARED ROOMS?:

Shared, two people per room.

RENT PER PERSON?: Will pay the housing company directly.

- Months 1-3 $475

- Months 4-6 $600

- Months 7-9 $900

- Months 10+ $945

UTILITIES INCLUDED?: water, gas, trash, electric

FURNISHING: Furnished

WiFi?: No

CABLE TV?: No

LAUNDRY?: Yes

COIN OPERATED?: Yes

OTHER?:

No

NEARBY AMENITIES:

town has grocery stores and restaurants, a bank, pharmacy, etc. Portage is about 12k

people

DISTANCE HOUSING TO WORKPLACE:

10 minutes