Job description

This position will require a self-directed, team oriented individual who takes pride and ownership in their work, and is willing to accept total responsibility for plant equipment troubleshooting, repair and preventive maintenance programs. Utility Technicians will be responsible for a broad variety of equipment and system types, and must possess solid mechanical and electrical skills, along with troubleshooting ability. The goal of our Utility Technician is to maintain predictive and preventative programs that will reduce and eliminate equipment breakdowns. Due to the high levels of efficiency and productivity expected from this plant, Utility Technicians must be innovative and demonstrate a “Can Do” attitude and be willing to perform whatever tasks are necessary for the plant to meet its objectives.

• Responsibilities: *

· Troubleshoot and repair mechanical and electrical equipment.

· Perform equipment modifications and rebuilds.

· Responsible for ensuring equipment is properly maintained in order to manufacture safe, legal and quality product.

· Ensure that work areas are clean that Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP’s) are full complied with.

· Ensure compliance with all safety programs and maintain hazard free work areas.

· Perform the following regular preventive maintenance:

o Boilers

o Air compressors

o Chillers, cooling towers and associated water systems

o Plant fire detection and safety systems

o Plant hot water system and general plumbing

o Plant HVAC assets

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· Must be able to adjust their work schedule in order to maintain a 2-shift operation (may require overtime as operation requires).

· General facility maintenance as needed

· Ability to coordinate and work with contactors for large projects

· Be able to effectively communicate with team members to support a self-directed work environment.

· Use sound judgment in exercising caution to ensure personal safety and the safety of others.

· Assist in the development and improvement of PM practices as recommended by experience, equipment history and OEM specifications

• Qualifications/Education/Experience/Skills *

· High School Diploma or GED required. Technical schooling or diploma preferred

· Must demonstrate good communication skills and be able to understand and interpret equipment training manuals and drawings.

· Must demonstrate a sense of urgency.

· Must possess a solid mechanical aptitude combined with technical training and/or the equivalent in manufacturing experience (preferably in food manufacturing).

· Demonstrate creative troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.

· Working knowledge of the following support equipment:

• Boilers, pumps and circulating systems
• Air compressors and pneumatic systems
• Fire detection and suppression systems
• Chillers and HVAC systems

· Understand be proficient in the operation of the following shop equipment:

• Drill press
• Hydraulic press
• Milling machine
• Lathe
• Grinders, band saws and other related hand tools.

· Experience in the following welding is a plus:

• AC/DC stick, Tig, Mig, Gas Acetylene

· Physical Requirements:

· Ability to lift at least 50 pounds unassisted; periodically lift up to 100 lbs.

· Must be able to climb, kneel, crawl and work at elevation.

· Vocal communication required to communicate with all plant personnel.

· Distance and color vision acuity is required.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $27.52 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 12 hour shift
• Day shift
• Weekend availability

Supplemental pay types:

• Bonus pay

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Columbia, SC 29209: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Experience:

• Manufacturing: 3 years (Required)

Work Location: One location

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