What are the responsibilities and job description for the Maintenance Technician - Bastrop, LA position at DG Foods LLC?
Job: Maintenance Technician
Type: Hourly – Nonexempt
Class: Full Time
Position Summary:
DG Foods is currently looking for an experienced Maintenance Technician. The ideal candidate should have 480volt electrical experience with a solid understanding of basic mechanical principles. DG Foods has a very aggressive compensation program based on performance. This is a full-time position with the opportunity to participate in our company benefit programs!
Essential Job Functions:
Job duties are as follows, but not limited to:
- Perform electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic maintenance and repair of machinery and equipment.
- Assists workers in diagnosing malfunctions in machinery and equipment.
- Performs tasks in dismantling, assembling, and installing industrial machinery.
- Maintains strict compliance with safety regulations and assurance that all non-maintenance employees are not at risk in the work zone.
- Establish or adjust work procedures to meet production schedules.
- Demonstrates initiative in recommendation(s) of measures to improve production methods, equipment performance, and quality of product.
- Performs all activities of work assigned to the satisfaction of Maintenance Manager and other top management.
- Knowledge and assistance in Lock Out/ Tag Out procedures.
- Must adhere to attendance and job performance standards in accordance with company policies and procedures.
- Performs other duties as directed.
Job Requirements:
- At least one (1) year of maintenance experience, including but not limited to programmable logic controllers, mechanical and electrical systems in a manufacturing setting.
- Must have working knowledge of at least 480-volt electrical systems, motors, wiring, etc.
- You must be coachable because we want you to succeed!
- Must be comfortable with working in a fast-paced manufacturing/production environment.
- At least eighteen (18) years of age.
- Must possess a high school diploma or equivalent.
- Must be legally eligible to work in accordance with federal and state law.
- Must have dependable transportation to and from DG Food facilities, no exceptions.
- Must be able to work various hours/holidays/weekends as required.
- Must be able to always wear all required Personal Protective Equipment.
Physical Requirements:
- Ability to work in a cold and wet environment.
- Must be able to work standing for extended periods of time.
- Ability to lift and maneuver up to 50 pounds.
- Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
About DG Foods:
DG Foods is the south’s premier poultry custom processor and portioner with locations in Louisiana and Mississippi. We are committed to being a service-oriented supplier of high-quality poultry products within a workplace that is safe, healthy, and injury-free. We are dedicated to safely meeting our customer’s needs and expectations as well as continually being at the forefront of product quality, processes, and customer service.
Salary : $41,000 - $51,900