Maintenance Journeyman

Job description

With five universal brands, including The Laughing Cow®, Mini Babybel®, Kiri®, Leerdammer®, and Boursin®, and over 25 local brands, Bel Brands brings smiles to nearly 400 million consumers in over 130 countries. By building on the strength of its brands, the most international names in the cheese sector, Bel aims to lead in all its various markets.The commitment, enthusiasm and entrepreneurial spirit of Bel’s 10,830 employees is the growth driver of the world’s third-largest branded cheese company.

To experience Bel is to be daring, pragmatic and determined to meet the growth challenges of an international food group. Come join us and measure the impact of your talent and energy in realizing an ambitious company project. Be you - Be ambitious - Be Bel!

Job Description Summary

Under the supervision of the Maintenance Supervisor, must be able to perform all maintenance mechanic and journeyman electrician duties with minimal supervision utilizing the necessary knowledge, skills and abilities with a maximum amount of efficiency.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

· Complete necessary preventative maintenance and safety inspection programs for all facilities and equipment as scheduled.
· Responsible for performing maintenance on all plant production and packaging machinery and associated equipment.
· Responsible for providing facility maintenance services.
· Assist workers in diagnosing malfunctions in machinery and equipment based on observation of machinery and applying knowledge from past experiences.
· Make recommendations for changes and improvement to existing standards, policies and procedures.
· Follow all maintenance procedures in accordance with operating policies and procedures.
· Follow all Good Manufacturing Practices as stated within the policy.
· Follows all Safety Rules and procedures by working safely and ensuring safety of others.
· Follow all food safety procedures.
· Follows all environmental protocols as applicable job.

Knowledge and Experience Requirements

· Must have certification for Journeyman mechanic or electrician.
· Mechanical: rebuilding of equipment, gearing, general repair, and to trouble shoot all equipment.
· Electrical: all wiring diagrams of 115 - 220 single phase motors, 208 220 and 440 three phase motors, a working knowledge of all starting equipment, relays and wiring, etc.
· Fabrication: Some experience with sheet metal fabrication, to include welding, filing and machining where needed.
· Demonstrated experience in pipe fitting, water, gas and air, along with sanitary lines and valving.
· Familiar with refrigeration, ammonia and freezers.
· Demonstrated knowledge and experience utilizing Microsoft Office, particularly Word, Excel and Outlook. Experience with a maintenance work management system also required, preferably with SAP TEMPO.

Abilities

· Must be able to work from prints, and be able to take field measurements, and make readable sketches or diagrams when necessary.
· Must be able to perform all essential functions and possess a sense of urgency to perform all work accurately, swiftly and efficiently.
· Must be able to train others.

Performance Expectations

· Must be reliable, resourceful, and conscientious in approach to work and working as part of a team.
· Must be able to communicate effectively (written and verbal communications).
· Must process good work habits and practice plant safety
· Will be required to work any shift, and.
· Must accept call-ins.
· Overtime is required.
· May be assigned other duties.

Physical requirements (Amount of time in an 8 hour day)

Stand/Walk

☐ None ☐ 1-4 Hours ☐ 4-6 Hours ☒ 6 or more

Sit

☒ 1-4 Hours

Drive Forklift – Prime Mover

☒ 1-3 Hours

Repetitive Hand Motion

☒Simple Grasping: 85%

☒Fine Manipulation: 85%

☒Pushing and Pulling: 85%

Frequent

Occasionally

Not at all

Bend

X

Squat

X

Climb

X

Twist Body

X

Environmental Conditions

☒ Hot ☒ Cold ☒ Temperature ☒ Wet ☒ Dusty ☒ Noisy

Lifting Requirement

☒ Medium Work

Lifting of 50 pounds maximum with the frequent lifting and/or carrying of objects weighing up to 25 pounds.

Protective Equipment: Employees must wear safety glasses, non-slip safety toe shoes, protective gloves, hair net, Tyvex gown, and ear protection, as required.