Purpose:
The Maintenance Technician maintains and repairs various equipment at the Hampton Farms Almond Facility. The facility in Lubbock, TX is involved in the manufacture of food products intended for the consumer. The position reports to the Maintenance Department Manager.
All Shifts
First Shift (7 AM to 3:30 PM)
Second Shift (3 PM to 11:30 PM)
Third Shift (11 PM to 7:30 AM)
Prerequisites:
- Knowledge of company GMPs
- SOP’s for all production functions
- General knowledge of SOP’s for all Process & Packaging areas and pieces of production equipment
- Plant Inspection Program and Pre-operational Inspection Program
- Knowledge of Microsoft Office programs
- Good communication skills
- Familiar with lean manufacturing, continuous improvement
- Have flexibility working shifts
Responsibilities:
· Work with Maintenance Manager, QA Manager and Production Manager to effectively operate the daily operations
· Work with Hampton Farms employees to be committed to produce the best product for our customers
· To be committed to meet all company and customers’ needs
· Ensure all production lines are running and respond to any breakdowns to eliminate down times
· Work with all supervisors and employees to ensure that all equipment is running efficiently to be able to meet the line goals
· Able to ensure that all SQF and sanitary practices are followed
· Trouble shoot and repair single and three phase electrical equipment
· Must be able to work in a safe manner, adhering to all safety regulations and requirements
· Capability to trouble shoot and repair equipment mechanical problems
· Fabricate metal
· Ability to maintain and use continues improvement on process equipment and controls
- Ability to work in a food safe environment and adhere to GMP’S and all food safe requirements
- Must be able to be put on call in schedule
- Ability to perform PM’S and emergency repairs
- Able to work alone, self-directed and be a team player
General Expected Behaviors
Problem Solving
- Solution oriented, working until a problem is solved or outcome achieved; finds alternative ways to complete a task
- Reacts to challenges by locating or providing solutions
- Takes responsibility to define all requirements of a task, weighing the pros and cons, then taking the appropriate action as required
- Makes timely, well-considered decisions based on current data available
- Supports the team by offering to help with unexpected work as needed
Safety
- Actively follows all company policies & procedures, encouraging team members to do the same
- Engages other employees in setting high safety awareness standards
- As required, acts to improve conditions quickly
Job Function Skills
- Understand the origin and purpose behind company policies, procedures and practices
- Acts in accordance with the company’s mission, vision, & values
Work Ethic
- Foresees the impact of his / her actions on other team members and customers
- Proactively prevents small problems from becoming major issues
- Responds to challenges with a sense of urgency, informing other team member as required and acting accordingly
- Actively assesses information and identifies underlying issues as required
- Plans & aligns appropriate resource to accomplish company goals
Communication:
- Identifies barriers to communication and strategies to eliminate them
- Applies good questioning and listening skills to insure their understanding of information being shared
- Treats everyone with respect and dignity, even when he / she may not agree with their opinion or beliefs
- Able to communicate in a clear and understanding manner
Benefits
· Health Insurance
· Life Insurance
· 401K Matching
· Paid Vacation and Personal Days
· Bereavement Leave
· Military Leave
· Jury Duty Leave
For more information visit: www.hamptonfarms.com
EOE – Equal Opportunity Employer