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General Purpose and Scope of Position:

The maintenance technician will be responsible for repairing and maintaining facility equipment from a day-to-day standpoint. They will also be expected to be an integral member of the safety program and workplace leaders in safety and operations. The maintenance technician will be responsible for preventative maintenance, ongoing machinery management, and some training for employees on essential operational and maintenance functions to ensure efficient operations with all aspects of the facility.

Key Skills and Abilities:

• Mechanical aptitude and a desire to learn maintenance engineering
• Experience in providing accurate timelines for on-time completion of projects
• Ability to multi-task and prioritize in a fast-paced and changing work environment
• Strong process implementation and time management skills
• A professional individual with strong leadership and organization skills
• Ability to create and lead a cultural focus on safety
• Ability to efficiently diagnose, disassemble, repair, or replace machinery and maintenance projects
• Ability to follow company policy regarding worker safety and housekeeping standards
• Ability to lift 50 pounds
• No known fear of heights and ability to climb ladders
• Preferred- experience and skills in many facets of industrial operations, including welding, electrical, bearings, chains, shafts, belts, electric motors, etc.
• Ensures a safe work environment for the team by demonstrating and enforcing safe behavior. Manages maintenance planning functions
  • Maximizing production line operating time by minimizing equipment breakdown loss time
  • Maximizing equipment reliability through using planned maintenance most effectively
  • Serve as primary CMMS administrator and operator to process work requests and orders and preventive maintenance orders
  • Develop, maintain, and manage PM program to achieve industry-standard of PM vs. DM
  • Provide metrics on preventive and demand maintenance actions completion and overdue aging reports
  • Develop maintenance procedures for new equipment based on manufacturer's recommendations and ensure implementation
  • Participate in Root Cause Analysis of equipment failures and production time loss issues
  • Plan and oversee all repair activities
  • Allocate the workload of maintenance technical staff and contracted resources during maintenance periods, including self
  • Plan and coordinate Weekend Maintenance activities with all affected departments
  • Work with production leaders to coordinate maintenance actions that can be completed when equipment is operating.
  • Maintain & Build relationships with contractors and service providers
    • Keep maintenance performance metrics and report on daily activities
    • Ensure personnel safety and food safety policies and GMPs are complied with
    • Creates a positive work environment for the maintenance team.
    • Provide feedback to the team on plant and equipment performance daily
    • Develop team members to perform all aspects of maintenance operations successfully
    • Perform other duties as assigned
    • Assumes responsibility for own personal development and continuous learning.
    • Keeps abreast of new technology, methods, and regulations related to pet food production and industrial process equipment
    • Practices customer with internal and external customers in day-to-day responsibilities

Key Personal Attributes:

• 3-5 years experience in facility maintenance
• Experience in feed or aquaculture operations is a plus
• A hands-on approach to problem-solving machinery maintenance
• An individual with a high level of integrity who will represent the company well
• Process-focused and results-driven individual who is passionate about solving problems
• High energy, positive ,and enthusiastic individual who will enhance a positive attitude in the work environment
• Able to work and contribute to a team approach with a positive attitude and outlook.

Specific Responsibilities and Key Deliverables:

• Lead by example. This is a hands-on role
• Work with existing maintenance personnel to coordinate major equipment repair, oversee preventative maintenance programs, follow the monthly preventive maintenance schedule, monitor parts inventory levels, and maintain written machinery maintenance SOPs
• Responsible for and abide by all aspects of plant and employee safety as outlined in the Wilbur-Ellis Environmental, Health, and Safety Management System
• Follow all safety, regulatory, and administrative policies and procedures
• Meet and complete all WECO regulatory safety requirements
• Ensure equipment passes employee safety inspections, food safety inspections, and quality control inspections and meets OSHA standards
• Ensure safe operation of company equipment
• Present a professional image to our internal and external customers through personal appearance and overall location cleanliness
• Being the first point of contact with management when equipment goes down
• Make accurate measurements to align and fit machine parts together
• Operate tools and equipment, such as grinders, welders, cutting torch, etc. to modify machine parts for use in equipment
• Test equipment to make sure it is working properly
• Takes machinery apart for replacement or repair and then adjusts, oils, fixes, and replaces machinery parts
• Troubleshoot problems with equipment and adjust as necessary
• Preferred -working understanding of the principles of extrusion, pelleting, particle size reduction, and dry bulk material handling
• Additional responsibilities as assigned by management

Compensation and Benefits:

• In compliance with all states and cities requiring transparency of pay, the base compensation for this position ranges from $22.55 - $30.05/hr. Wages may vary based on location, skills, and experience. This position is eligible for many benefits, such as vacation, holidays, health, dental, vision, mental health, and retirement plan participation, including an employer contribution of up to 7% into your 401(k). Follow this link for more information regarding Wilbur-Ellis employee benefits: https://bit.ly/3S8aDCj

Our Nutrition business line can hire in the following states:

AL, AZ, CA, CO, FL, GA, ID, IL, IA, KS, KY, MN, MO, NV, NC, ND, OH, OR, PA, SC, TN, TX, UT, VA, WA, WI

Our Nutrition business line is unable to hire in the following states:

AK, AR, CT, DE, HI, IN, LA, ME, MD, MA, MI, MS, MT, NE, NH, NJ, NM, NY, OK, RI, SD, VT, WV, WY

Please note that salary ranges provided for this role on external job boards are salary estimates made by outside parties and may not be accurate.

Our Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion:

Diversity of people, cultures, opinions, and ideas makes us all stronger. From leadership commitment to employee buy-in, we know that creating an inclusive environment and providing opportunities for all employees to reach their full potential is a shared responsibility.

Wilbur-Ellis Nutrition, LLC is headquartered in Vancouver, Washington, and is a marketer and distributor of value-added feed ingredients in North America and Asia-Pacific. Wilbur Ellis provides feed solutions to our customers and suppliers in the Livestock, Pet Food, and Aquaculture Industries. Providing a complete supply chain, including logistics, warehousing, and customer service, in addition to expertise in import/export and regulatory, sets Wilbur-Ellis apart from our competitors. We understand the importance of providing on-time delivery of specified products and honoring our commitments to suppliers and customers.

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