Maintenance Technician in Sanborn IA, USA - AP

• Dairy marketing cooperative owned by 2,000 farm families and managed by its 1,200 employees.

The Maintenance Technician ensures that all equipment is operating effective and efficiently, must be able to install, repair and maintain machinery and mechanical equipment by completing preventive maintenance. Strong trouble shooting and problem-solving skills.

• JOB TYPE: FT/Non Exempt
• WAGE PER HOUR: $25.03/hr
• SHIFT PREMIUM: $1.50 for the night shift 5pm - 5am
• HOURS PER WEEK: 40+
• OVER TIME: Yes
• EXPECTED OVER TIME: • Sanborn: 8 hours every other week, Built into schedule, rarely more
• WORKWEEK: Sanborn: 2-2-3 schedule, 5p-5a.
• CAN THEY WORK EXTRA DAYS?: Yes
• HOW OFTEN WILL THEY WORK EXTRA DAYS?: • Sanborn – not as common
• PAYMENT DAYS: Biweekly Thursday,
• PAYMENT TYPE: Direct Deposit
• JOB START DATE: ASAP
• ADDITIONAL JOB INFORMATION: The 2-2-3 schedule Sanborn will work 48 hours one week and 36 the next

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES: This list of duties and responsibilities is not all inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties and responsibilities as management may deem necessary from time to time: 1. All AMPI employees have an obligation to report employee safety, food safety and food quality issues to personnel of authority. 2. This position has a heightened food safety and food quality responsibilities. 3. Provide maintenance support effectively and efficiently. Timely respond to maintenance related issues, quickly resolve problems and make necessary adjustments as need to maintain employee safety, product integrity and production efficiencies. 4. Ensures safe operations through adherence to Environmental, Health, and Safety programs and procedures. Follow all lockout tagout, fall protection and confined space requirements. 5. Strict adherence to housekeeping, by maintaining clean work areas, and tool accountability. 6. Ensures operation of plant equipment by completing preventive maintenance requirements on motors, pneumatic tools, conveyor systems, and production machines. Follows diagrams, sketches, operations manuals, manufacturer’s instructions, and engineering specifications. Responsible for the startup, operations, shutdown and maintenance to ensure safe and efficient operations of plant equipment. 7. Installs, repairs, and maintains machinery and mechanical equipment by completing preventive maintenance. 8. Locates sources of problems by observing mechanical devices in operation. 9. Dismantles machinery and removes/replaces defective parts. 10. Determines changes in requirements of parts by inspecting and measuring various instruments. 11. Maintains inventories of equipment parts and supplies by checking stock. 12. Trains production workers on routine preventive maintenance. 13. Provides mechanical maintenance information by answering questions and requests. 14. Maintains a safe and clean work environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations. 15. Ability to operate machinery and technical equipment. 16. Knowledge of system maintenance. 17. Ability to lift and move heavy equipment. 18. Familiarity with safety standards and regulations. 19. Reports to supervisor/manager. 20. Works with more senior technicians to gain knowledge of equipment and repair. 21. Effectively pass-down to next shift personnel, unfinished repairs and unresolved maintenance/production issues. 22. Participation in the Emergency Response program is required. 23. Adhere to all Quality and Food Safety, Employee Safety, and GMP policies and procedures, reporting any nonconformity. 24. 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.

REQUIRED COMPETENCIES: The following are required competencies of the position that must be met by the employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job: Able to effectively and safely operate standard maintenance tools such as power tools, basic hand tools, and basic electrical test meters. • Demonstrate or gain the ability to safely operate welders and torches effectively. • Demonstrate the ability to apply sanitary design concepts when fabricating or making plant repairs to meet plant quality guidelines. Understand when to use those concepts in various situations. • Use graphic instructions, blueprints, schematic drawings, layouts, or other visual aids. • Observe or monitor objects such as mechanical devices to determine compliance with prescribed operating • Understand and follow written and oral instructions in the English language. • Knowledge of occupational hazards and necessary safety precautions applicable to mechanical maintenance and repair work, including lockout procedures and confined space entry procedures. • Must have proven working knowledge of electrical/mechanical skills and have operational knowledge of basic tools and equipment. PLC experience a plus. • Must be able to demonstrate an ability and willingness to communicate effectively in order to maintain high levels of Safety, Quality and Efficiency. • Must have high level of discretion and ability to handle sensitive and confidential information appropriately. • Ability to read and comprehend standard operating procedures and company guidelines in order to maintain regulatory compliance. • Demonstrate an understanding of the products manufactured and the processes involved. • Thorough understanding and broad application of safety regulations, standards, principles, theories, and techniques. • Participation in a team environment safely. • Detail oriented, be quality minded. • Able to perform at a high level in a fast-paced environment. • Completion of respirator fit testing and training is required • Passes traits of honesty, integrity, creativity and flexibility. • Maintain a valid drivers’ license.

ADDITIONAL PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: Prior maintenance experience in food manufacturing, preferably the dairy or cheese industry, is preferred. CMMS maintenance tracking software experience is highly desirable. Knowledge of HACCP, GMP’s OSHA and loss control programs is highly desirable. Ability to read and understand graphic instructions, blueprints, schematic drawings, layouts or other visual and electronic aids is highly desirable.

• EXPERIENCE REQUIRED?: Yes
• IF YES, WHAT EXPERIENCE?: Mechatronics-type degree and/or 1-2 years of skilled experience in mechanical maintenance and repair work, or other combination of tion and 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 if in Mexico only.
• DRUG TEST: Yes, must pass a Panel 5 drug test before departure from place of recruitment. Positive cannabis result is not aceptable 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.

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.

• 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
• MUST ATTEND JOB TRAINING?: Yes
• IF SO, HOW LONG IS THE TRAINING? DO YOU HAVE SPANISH SPEAKING TRAINERS? IS IT BILINGUAL ENVIRONMENT?: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.

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. Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) – Personal protective equipment is required depending on the job being performed, including protective eye wear, or face shields, hearing protection, hair and beard nets, uniforms and footwear. Additional equipment is required when working with chemicals, such as rubber gloves and use of chemical proof aprons as appropriate for the job being performed.

EQUIPMENT AND APPAREL

COMPANY UNIFORMS: Fire rated shirts, pants and boots are provided. SAFETY APPAREL: Earplugs, glasses, gloves, arc flash PPE, etc will be provided.

FLIGHT TRANSPORTATION

PAID FLIGHT TO BUSINESS LOCATION?: Yes, first time arriving toi place of employment. AIRPORT OF ARRIVAL: Sioux Falls/FSD. TRAVEL FOOD EXPENSE COVERED?: No GROCERY STIPEND: AMPI offers either a $125 or a $250 grocery gift card. cost is payroll deducted.

WORKPLACE TRANSPORTATION

TRANSPORTATION TO AND FROM WORKSITE: No, housing in Sanborn is across the street and is walkable. Sanborn is about 3,000

JOB INCENTIVES

WORKER COMPENSATION INSURANCE?: Yes 401K?: Yes HEALTHCARE INSURANCE?: Sanborn are on the Corporate Plan. PAID HOLIDAYS?: yes. Sanborn is on the Corp plan. New year’s Day, Memorial Day, Independend Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day

HOUSING

HOUSING OPTION: Employer secures housing for 12 months, at worker´s cost, and then worker has to secure own housing; HOUSING TYPE: Sanborn: Two bedroom home. NUMBER OF UNITS: see above INDIVIDUAL OR SHARED ROOMS?: Shared. RENT PER PERSON?: biweekly paycheck deductions

• Paychecks 1 through 6: $125 • Paychecks 7 through 12: $150 • Paychecks 13 through 18: $225 • Paychecks 19 through 26: $300 • Paychecks beyond 26: $300

HOUSING PAYCHECK DEDUCTIONS LEGAL ON YOUR STATE?: Yes for Sanborn HOW LONG IS HOUSING PROVIDED? PLEASE EXPLAIN HOUSING SITUATION: Up to 1 year. UTILITIES INCLUDED?: water, gas, trash, electric FURNISHING: Furnished WiFi?: No CABLE TV?: No LAUNDRY?: Yes COIN OPERATED?: Yes NEARBY AMENITIES: All towns have grocery stores and restaurants, a bank, pharmacy, etc. DISTANCE HOUSING TO WORKPLACE: across the Street

STANDARD EXPENSES

THE COMPANY WILL BE PAYING/REIMBURSING FOR, IF VISA OR CHANGE OF EMPLOYER IS APPROVED: • Transportation to and from hometown to U.S. Embassy or U.S. Customers and Border Protection location • Hotel night before each appointment at US Embassy U.S. Customers and Border Protection location • Airplane fee to arrive to place of employment • Consular Process Fee DS-160 • Reciprocity Fee **** Employer will reimburse with receipts only if the visa or change of employer is approved, and after the employee is already working, and in good standing. Will need to submit expense report and will be paid on check following submission.