Maintenance Technician - Texas
Company: Primal Pet Group
Location: Abilene
Posted on: January 18, 2023
Job Description:
Company Overview
The Primal Pet Group includes manufacturers of fully prepared,
human-grade raw foods, treats, and supplements for dogs and cats.
The Primal Pet Group was founded with the goal of improving the
quality of life and overall health and happiness of pets through
wholesome raw foods that mimic the diet of animals in the wild. We
are looking for reliable, motivated, pet companions to join our
fast-paced, growing Prairie Dog Team in Abilene, Texas.
Come see what Prairie Dog Pet Products is all about here
We're Essential!
Since the onset of this unfortunate pandemic, PDPP remains open as
an essential business and continues to produce quality pet food
products for cats and dogs nationwide. As we continue to grow as a
company, we want to invite you into our family of dedicated
employees that are making a difference in the wellbeing of
pets.
Responsibilities and Duties
Responsible for supplying maintenance personnel with the correct
tools, parts, components, and information necessary to maintain and
repair all physical plant equipment. This position maintains
accurate supplier/vendor part descriptions and inventory balances.
Specifically, the following duties and expectations apply for all
work as assigned
- Ensure operation of machinery and mechanical equipment by
completing maintenance requirements (both planned and unplanned) on
production, packaging, processing equipment, and utility systems
(to provide a continuous supply of heat, steam, cooling,
electrical, power, gas, or compressed air required for
operations).
- Read, analyze and interpret technical procedures, electrical
schematics, service manuals, and work orders to perform required
maintenance and service
- Perform preventative maintenance as assigned
- Complete work assignments in a timely manner maintaining
high-quality standards
- Use a variety of hand and power tools, electric meters, and
material handling equipment in performing duties
- Maintain communication with other departments, management, and
employees and notify them of any problems and/or concerns that may
restrict the efficiency of production.
- Ensure all paperwork is filled out in a clear, legible, and
accurate format, and completed with the required information.
Ensure all required information is documented in accordance with
SOP.
- Assist in maintaining parts and supplies inventory by reporting
low supply levels to Supervisor
- Utilizing a continuous improvement mindset, assist in
identifying opportunities to improve processes.
- Follow Good Manufacturing Practices.
- Maintain a clean, sanitary and safe work area.
- Follow all required work-safe practices. This would include
lockout/Tagout requirements and wearing of all required PPE in
designated areas, confined space safety, safe chemical handling,
fall restraints, etc.
- Responsible for food safety, prerequisite programs, and food
quality related to designated areas.
- Report any food safety and food quality-related issues to
management immediately.
- Readily available for emergency repairs in breakdown
situations
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications and Skills
- High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.
- Formal Engineering/Maintenance Training desirable
- 3 years minimum experience in a maintenance role within a
manufacturing facility, preferably the food and beverage
industry.
- 3 years minimum with one or more of these technical
experiences: Electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, steam generation,
mechanical power transmission, electronic, PLC, and HVAC
- 3 years minimum experience on a variety of equipment including
lubricating, cleaning, material handling, motor control, relay
control, process control, and packaging equipment.
- Ability to inspect the equipment, recognize potential problems
and independently take appropriate corrective action to prevent
component failures or equipment downtime.
- Must be able to stand, walk, kneel and bend required for
virtually the entire shift.
- Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds occasionally.
- Must be able to work in a wet environment with moderate to high
noise volume.
- Must be willing to work flexible hours including overtime,
weekends, and holidays.
- Be able to effectively work in a team environment.
- Effective verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
We offer great benefits and perks!!
Paid Time Off
Paid company holidays
Low-cost medical insurance
Competitive dental, vision, and supplemental insurance. Plus,
discounted pet insurance!
401k coming soon!!
Career growth opportunities, training, and much more!
Primal Pet Group is a Drug Free Workplace and an Equal Opportunity
Employer.
Please review our Employment Privacy Policy here:
https://primalpetfoods.com/pages/employee-privacy-policy. By
submitting an application with us, you acknowledge that you have
read and understand this policy.
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