Maintenance Technician II at Amarillo, TX

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The Maintenance Technician II will oversee the performance and maintenance of large production machinery, refrigeration systems and other production plant-based equipment along with fabrication and welding. This position will also assist Maintenance Technician I’s as they learn SSI Foods, LLC equipment and operations.

 

Supervisory Responsibilities:

None

 

Key Duties/Responsibilities:

  • Performs preventive maintenance inspections and service on machines, refrigeration systems, hydraulic systems and forklifts/prime movers etc.
  • Thoroughly cleans machines and machine parts, removing parts and reinstalling as necessary.
  • Oils and lubricates moving parts on machines to ensure effective performance.
  • Records and reports damaged, worn, or broken parts.
  • Orders and installs replacement parts for machines.
  • Identifies the causes of unexpected breakdowns of machines.
  • Repairs broken machines quickly and efficiently.
  • Prepares reports documenting work performed.
  • Cleans, organizes, inventories, stocks, and otherwise maintains shop areas, parts, tools, and supplies.
  • Coordinates with managers to schedule regular maintenance on machines.
  • Collaborates with product manager or maintenance manager regarding new products being added and modifications that will be required.
  • Makes necessary modifications and implements tests runs; confers with product manager regarding test results and makes additional alterations to machinery as required.
  • Fabrication or repair of basic equipment and tools needed for operations, safety or repair of existing equipment.
  • Performs other related duties as assigned.

 

Required Skills and Abilities:

  • Mechanically inclined with great problem-solving skills.
  • Works well independently and with others.
  • Good communication skills.
  • Ability to design and build basic equipment and tools using fabrication equipment and welding.
  • Organized with attention to detail.
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced and stressful environment.
  • Operational understanding of ammonia-based refrigeration systems (preferred).
  • Can train others.

 

 

Education and Experience:

  • Some vocational or community college with related coursework or equivalent experience, required.
  • Experience with PLC repair and programming helpful.
  • Welding experience.
  • Ammonia refrigeration experience

 

Physical Requirements:

  • Prolonged periods standing and walking.
  • Able to bend, stretch, push, pull, and move as needed to reach, clean, and service machinery.
  • Must be able to visually inspect machines.
  • Must be able to lift and carry up to 50 pounds.
  • Work in refrigerated rooms (35 to 50 degrees Fahrenheit)
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