SCIENTIFIC TECHNICIAN / MAINTENANCE TECH in USA - AP
3 Amigos Recruiting LLC
- Portage, WI
- $29.59 per hour
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Dairy marketing cooperative owned by 2,000 farm families and managed by its 1,200 employees.
maintenance related issues, quickly resolve problems, and make necessary
adjustments as needed to maintain employee safety, product integrity and production
efficiencies.2. Ensures safe operations through adherence to Environmental, Health, and Safety
programs and procedures. Follow all lockout tagout, fall protection and confined space
requirements.
3. Strict adherence to housekeeping, by maintaining clean work areas, and tool
accountability.
4. Ensures operation of plant equipment by completing preventive maintenance
requirements on motors, pneumatic tools, conveyor systems, and production machines.
Follows diagrams, sketches, operations manuals, manufacturers instructions, and
engineering specifications. Responsible for the startup, operations, shutdown and
maintenance to ensure safe and efficient operations of plant equipment.
5. Perform all duties related to boiler operation, maintenance, recordkeeping and
ensuring that the boilers are running safe, efficient and working properly.
6. Maintain ammonia refrigeration system.
7. Locate and isolate sources of problems by observing mechanical devices in operation
by listening for problems and using precision measuring and testing instruments.
Remove and fix defective parts and equipment to get the equipment running efficiently
with minimal interruption to production. Assist in root cause analysis to prevent the issue
from happening again.
8. Adjusts functional parts of devices and control instruments by using hand tools,
levels, plumb bobs, and straightedges. Determines changes in dimensional
requirements of parts by inspecting used parts; using rules, calipers, micrometers, and
other measuring instruments.
9. Perform mig, tig and stick welding for various types of metals including food grade
stainless steel, steel, and aluminum.
10. Conserves maintenance resources by using equipment and supplies as needed to
accomplish job results.
Anticipates needed equipment, parts, and supplies.
11. Demonstrate a cooperative effort to train and assist operators and peers in all
aspects of equipment
maintenance and operation, problem identification, and problem-solving skills.
12. Controls downtime by informing production workers of routine preventive
maintenance techniques and
monitoring compliance. Documents downtime concisely, document problems and
corrective actions
taken.
13. Interact with vendors and suppliers to ensure efficient repair, parts stocking, and
maintenance of plant equipment and systems.14. Assist in the development of maintenance projects, assemble the bill of materials,
and work with management on upgrades and modifications for plant enhancement.
15. Participate in task meetings; suggest changes in work tasks and use of equipment
to increase efficiencies.
16. Function as an engaged team member and contribute to the site’s continuous
improvement efforts.
17. Perform pneumatic, hydraulic system troubleshooting, and repairs of mechanical
and electrical related issues. Diagnose, install, and repair all plant systems.
18. Effectively pass-down to next shift personnel, unfinished repairs and unresolved
maintenance/production issues.
19. Participation in the Emergency Response program is required.
20. Assists with training new employees.
21. Adhere to all Quality and Food Safety, Employee Safety, and GMP policies and
procedures, reporting any nonconformity.
22. Other duties as assigned.An individual in this position must be able to successfully perform the essential duties
and responsibilities listed above. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable
individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position. The above
list reflects the general details necessary to describe the principle and essential
functions of the position and shall not be construed as the only duties that may be
assigned for the position.
- JOB TYPE: FT/Permanent
- WAGE PER HOUR: In Portage $29.59
- IS THERE A SHIFT PREMIUM? 2nd shift $0.75/hour Night shift $1/hour
- HOURS PER WEEK: 40+
- OVER TIME: Yes
- EXPECTED OVER TIME: • Portage occassional weekend OT
- WORKWEEK: Monday through Friday 1st shift 7-3, 2nd shift 3-11, night shifth 11-7.
- CAN THEY WORK EXTRA DAYS?: Yes – occasional weekend OT and extended shifts
- HOW OFTEN WILL THEY WORK EXTRA DAYS?: 2-3x/month
- PAYMENT DAYS: Weekly Thursday,
- PAYMENT TYPE: Direct Deposit
- BREAK TIMES: Two rest breaks and a meal period
- JOB START DATE: ASAP
- ADDITIONAL JOB INFORMATION:
IF YES, WHAT EXPERIENCE?: Mechatronics-type degree and/or 2-3 years of
experience
IS HE REQUIRED TO SUPERVISE OTHER WORKERS?:No
CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECK: Yes, must be able to pass a criminal background
check before departure from place of recruitment.
A) Employer will perform a CBC if the candidate is/has been in the US; and
B) Applicant must also provide a Carta de no Antecedentes Penales from the
Mexican government, requested by the recruitment company.
DRUG TEST: Yes, must pass a Panel 5 drug test before departure from place of
recruitment. Positive cannabis result is not acceptable to perform the duties. Please see
Drug Test Policy attached.
A) Employer will coordinate it if the candidate is in the USA.
B) Recruitment company will coordinate it if the applicant is in México.
ENGLISH LEVEL REQUIREMENTS: High level.
ENGLISH PROFICIENCY: Employees must be able to speak English well enough to
communicate effectively with their coworkers.
ENGLISH PREMIUM BONUS: None
TRAINING: Training is entirely in English.
MUST ATTEND SAFETY?: Yes
DRIVERS LICENSE REQUIRED?: Yes
DRIVING BONUS: No
TYPE OF UNIVERSITY DEGREE DESIRED:Mechatronics
MUST BE ABLE TO LIFT: 55 lbs. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
The physical and mental demands described here are representative of those an
employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable
accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the
essential functions.Manufacturing – Work is performed in a manufacturing plant. While performing the
duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to sit; use hands to finger,
handle, or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs;
balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; talk or hear; taste or smell. The employee will
frequently have to walk and stand. The employee should have the ability to regularly lift
up to 55lbs. The employee must be able to push and pull up to 75lbs. Must be able to
climb ladders and work at elevations above 4 feet. Employees are regularly exposed to
cold temperatures when performing tasks in storage areas. Employees are regularly
exposed to warm or hot temperatures with moderate to high humidity levels varying
based on the location of the work area. The employee is regularly exposed to wet
walking surfaces. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision,
distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust
focus.WORKING ENVIRONMENT:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an
employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable
accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the
essential functions.
Manufacturing - Employee is occasionally exposed to risk of electrical shock, wet work
conditions, fumes or airborne particles. Employee is occasionally exposed to warm
conditions with regular exposure to temperature conditions in excess of 100*F or cold
temperatures when working in cold storage areas. The
employee is regularly exposed to work near moving mechanical parts. Employee is
regularly exposed to chemicals during sanitation processes. The noise level in the work
environment is occasionally at a high level. The employee is not routinely exposed to
weather conditions. The employee may be exposed to very low levels of ammonia.Additional InformationFLIGHT TRANSPORTATION:PAID FLIGHT TO BUSINESS LOCATION?: Yes
AIRPORT OF ARRIVAL: Portage MSN
PAID FLIGHT HOME?: No
TRAVEL FOOD EXPENSE COVERED?: Yes with receipt, the day or the relocation.
MEAL UPON ARRIVAL?: If possible
GROCERY STIPEND: we offer either a $125 or a $250 grocery gift card. cost is payroll deducted.WORKPLACE TRANSPORTATIONTRANSPORTATION TO AND FROM WORKSITE: Yes, available.JOB INCENTIVESWORKER COMPENSATION INSURANCE?: Yes
401K?: Yes
HEALTHCARE INSURANCE?: Portage union plan.
PAID HOLIDAYS?: Portage union New years Day, Memorial Day, Good Friday,
Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day, 1st Monday of
AugustHOUSINGMultiple apartments 10 minutes away. Assigned optional housing upon availability.HOUSING OPTION:
1. Employer secures housing for 12 amount of months and then worker has to secure
own housing;
HOUSING TYPE:
Portage – multiple apartment units.
NUMBER OF UNITS: see above
INDIVIDUAL OR SHARED ROOMS?:
Shared, two people per room.
RENT PER PERSON?: Will pay the housing company directly.
- Months 1-3 $475
- Months 4-6 $600
- Months 7-9 $900
- Months 10+ $945
UTILITIES INCLUDED?: water, gas, trash, electric
FURNISHING: Furnished
WiFi?: No
CABLE TV?: No
LAUNDRY?: Yes
COIN OPERATED?: Yes
OTHER?:
No
NEARBY AMENITIES:
town has grocery stores and restaurants, a bank, pharmacy, etc. Portage is about 12k
people
DISTANCE HOUSING TO WORKPLACE:
10 minutes