Maintenance Tech/Welder

Idaho Milk Products
US - Idaho - Jerome
January 24, 2025

SHIFT:

Day Shift. Monday - Friday from 8:00am to 4:30pm.
Schedule subject to change according to business needs

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Maintenance Technician/Welder plays a vital role in the success of Idaho Milk Products' production facility. This position requires adaptability to meet our dynamic business needs, including standby responsibilities and occasional off-hours work. Our skilled technicians undertake a diverse range of tasks to expertly install, troubleshoot, repair, and maintain all production and facility equipment. By adhering to safety and maintenance best practices, each employee contributes significantly to achieving our plant's goals and objectives. Together, we strive for excellence, ensuring our operations run smoothly and efficiently.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS, DUTIES AND PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

Performs highly diversified duties to install and maintain production machines and the plant facility's equipment
Provides emergency/unscheduled repairs of production equipment and performs scheduled maintenance repairs of production equipment during machine service
Performs mechanic skills including, but not limited to, mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, troubleshooting and repair of production machines
Diagnoses problems, replaces or repairs parts, tests, and adjusts equipment for proper operation.
Completes work orders, carries preventative maintenance schedules, and installs new equipment
Performs minor and major repairs on plant equipment in the production facility
Performs as required skilled maintenance activities to include but not limited to construction, welding, electrical, mechanical, and plumbing
Performs all other duties as assigned or needed
Performs various welding projects
Complies with OSHA Safety and Health rules

POSITION SPECIFICATIONS/QUALIFICATIONS:Education:

High School Education/Diploma or equivalent.
An AA degree in mechanical, electrical, or industrial maintenance a plus.
Must possess a valid state driver's license.

Knowledge & Skills:

Sanitary Tig welding experience required.
Experience with Allen Bradley drives a plus
Knowledge of industrial plant safety practices.
Centrifugal pump maintenance and troubleshooting skills a plus
Sound verbal and written communication skills
Must be highly motivated and able to work independently and in groups

Experience:

Minimum of 5 years welding experience in the installation and repair of Sanitary product line, and steam & condensate piping.
Minimum of 2 years of maintenance experience in an industrial milk processing plant.
Electrical industrial experience is a plus.
Working knowledge of dairy processing equipment and plant facilities.

Physical Requirements:

Must possess strength, stamina and mobility to regularly perform heavy physical work out doors in all weather conditions and with exposure to potentially hazardous conditions.
Excessive ascending and/or descending of ladders and stairs using feet and legs and/or hands and arms on a regular basis. Body agility is emphasized.
Walking: Moving about on foot to accomplish tasks, particularly for long distances on a continuous basis.
Repetitive motions: Substantial movements (motions) of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers on a continuous basis.
Stooping: Bending body downward and forward by bending spine at the waist on a regular basis.
Kneeling: Bending legs at knee to come to a rest on knee or knees.
Crouching: Regularly bending the body downward and forward by bending leg and spine continuously.
Talking: Expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word. Includes activities in which they must convey detailed or important spoken instructions to other workers accurately, loudly, or quickly.
Lifting: Able to lift up to 100lbs occasionally, up to 50lbs regularly.

Working Conditions:

The worker is subject to both environmental conditions: Activities occur inside and outside.
Subject to extreme heat: Temperatures above 100 degrees for periods of more than two hours occasionally.
There is sufficient noise to cause the worker to shout to be heard above the ambient noise level.
Subject up to at least 92db's.

Machinery Used:

Various hand and power tools, drive a motor vehicle and/or heavy construction equipment.
Computer screen.
Mechanical hand tools, welders, lifts, multi-meter, ammeter and megohmmeter, drill press, grinders, saws, cutting, torches, pipe threaders.
Use a variety of hand and power tools, electric meters and material handling equipment in performing duties.

BENEFITS:

We proudly offer a comprehensive benefits package, including Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, Life Insurance, FSA, Supplemental coverage, as well as Vacation, Holiday Pay, and Personal Time Off (PTO), as well as 401K with company matching, all designed to support your well-being.

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