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Great Lakes Cheese 2nd Shift Facilities Maintenance Technician Job Details | Great Lakes Cheese in La Crosse, Wisconsin
Job Overview
The Facilities Maintenance Technician will ensure proper operation and maintenance of building utilities including steam generation, ammonia refrigeration, plumbing, compressed air, hydraulics, low pressure blowers, HVAC, wastewater pre-treatment and other building systems critical to operation of the facility as well as production equipment maintenance and repair as needed.
Job Responsibilities
Preventative Maintenance on all building utilities and production line equipment as needed
Conduct daily rounds to monitor operation of critical building infrastructure
Accurately document daily rounds, PM’s completed and work hours
Repair deficiencies found during rounds and PM’s
Work closely with vendors and contractors to conduct repairs and periodic inspections
Work closely with EHS to document required periodic inspections of the facility, equipment and grounds
Change filters on HVAC equipment, air compressors, hydraulic system, product blowers, etc.
Wastewater pre-treatment operation, chemicals, upkeep, and PMs
Work varying hours during planned projects and outages
All GLC employees are expected to perform any assignment or job task according to the stated safety policies and procedures
All GLC employees are expected to produce our products in a manner that exceeds the quality and value expectation of our customers and consumers by adhering to Good Manufacturing Practices, Policies and Procedures outlined in our Safe Quality Food Program
Other responsibilities as assigned by the supervisor/manager
Required Education and Experience
Technical diploma in a related field
2 years of relevant utilities maintenance experience
Understanding of manufacturing processes
Ability to make decisions based on standard practices and operating procedures
Ability to pass a medical evaluation per OSHA requirements and work while wearing an Air Purifying Respirator
Advanced understanding of mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic and refrigeration system
Basic computer skills
Preferred Education and Experience
3 years of Ammonia refrigeration systems / PSM experience
3 years of food facilities maintenance experience or more
1 year Waste Water treatment experience
Steam boiler operation experience
Associates degree in a technical field
SAP experience
Working Conditions
• Ability to constantly stand/walk; bend/flex/extend neck; frequently grip/reach/lift/pull with L/R hands.
• Ability to frequently handle material from floor-to-waist, waist-to-shoulder and pushing/pulling/carrying.
• Product weight: up to 50 lbs.
• Repetitive work in a fast-paced production environment with average temperature of 50-60 degrees F.
EEOC & Disclaimer
Great Lakes Cheese is an Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer.