Maintenance Technician (6a-6:30pm) $30.22 per hour

**Brand:** Bob Evans Farms

**Categories:** Operations Production

**Locations:** Lima, Ohio

**Position Type:** Regular Full-Time

**Remote Eligible:** No

**Req ID:** 29760

**Job Description**

**Business Unit Overview**

**About Bob Evans Farms, Inc.**

For over 75 years, Bob Evans Farms has delivered delicious, quick-to-table, farm-inspired food that makes mealtime a little bit easier and a lot more delicious. We're proud to be the No. 1-selling refrigerated dinner sides*, including many varieties of wholesome, feel-good favorites such as mashed potatoes and macaroni & cheese, sold in grocery stores across the country. We're also a leading producer and distributor of sausage and egg products including liquid eggs. In addition to our flagship Bob Evans ® brand, our product portfolio includes Simply Potatoes ® , Egg Beaters ® and Owens ® Sausage. Bob Evans Farms is based in Columbus, Ohio, and is owned by Post Holdings, Inc., a consumer-packaged goods holding company. For more information about Bob Evans Farms, Inc., visit www.bobevansgrocery.com .

**Responsibilities**

To perform a variety of mechanical maintenance repairs. Repairs, installs, replace and test electrical circuits, refrigeration and equipment. Uses hand tools and testing instruments. Dismantles machinery and replaces defective electrical or mechanical parts. Performs all work in accordance with established safety procedures. Inspects completed work for conformance with requirements of local building and safety codes.

**DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:**

+ Maintain, troubleshoot, and repair all production equipment in assigned area under the guidance of the Maintenance Team Lead or Supervisor.

+ Maintain, troubleshoot, and repair all production equipment and supporting infrastructure including: Mechanical troubleshooting and repair, Industrial electrical / electronic troubleshooting and repair, PLCs/ Instrumentation, robotics, plumbing, hydraulics an pneumatics, HVAC/Steam, welding and fabrication, rigging and heavy materials handling, blueprints and schematics.

+ Maintain open, accurate communication with other maintenance employees as well as production management.

+ Accurately complete all assigned work orders in a timely manner and document all relevant information describing the completion of the work order.

+ Provide all information necessary to maintain proper parts inventories.

+ Work with production operators to identify process improvements wherever possible.

+ Perform all work in a safe manner following all Company safety policies and procedures.

+ Assist with other duties and responsibilities as needed.

**Qualifications**

**EDUCATION,** **SKILLS** **AND ABILITIES:**

**Required:**

+ A combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job such as those listed above. Associate degree (A.S., A.A.) or two-year technical certificate in Mechanics and Electronics or a related field and two years of mechanical and electrical maintenance is preferred. Knowledge of basic fluid power, industrial electricity, mechanical components, PLCs, welding, machining, robotics and rigging. Also desired is knowledge of preventative maintenance practices, plant operations and government safety regulations.

+ Working knowledge of electronics including motor controllers, low voltage electrical systems, proximity switches, photo-eyes, and variable frequency drives.

+ Working fundamentals of troubleshooting PLC's.

+ Basic understanding of schematics and blue prints.

+ Thoroughly understand and follow all OSHA and Company regulations as they relate to the maintenance field (LOTO, CSE, PPE, etc.).

+ Basic plumbing and HVAC knowledge.

+ Requires a good understanding of hydraulic/pneumatic equipment.

+ Requires judgment to make decisions regarding sequence of maintenance operations to be performed within the limits of standard practice.

+ Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals.

+ Ability to use thinking and reasoning to solve a problem.

+ Ability to write routine reports and correspondence

+ Solid computer skills (MS Office, Word, Power Point and Excel)

+ Ability to work in a multi-task, deadline-oriented environment

+ Excellent communication skills, both oral and written

+ Strong organizational skills with attention to detail

+ Must be willing to work flexible hours and shifts

+ Must be willing to attend off-site training

+ Ability on a daily basis, walking, standing, crouching, lifting (25-35lbs), twisting, climbing, reaching **PHYSICAL DEMANDS:** The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.This position requires sitting, and climbing or balancing under 1/3 of the time. Will be walking and stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling 1/3 to 2/3 of the time, and standing, using hands to finger, handle, or feel, reaching with hands and arms and talking or hearing over 2/3 of the time. Must be able to lift weights ranging from 10 to more than 100 pounds under 1/3 of the time. **WORKING CONDITIONS** Areas of facility may include controlled temperature zones including areas with refrigeration and noise levels requiring PPE. The above statements are intended to describe the general nature of the work and may not include all of the responsibilities or duties required

To perform a variety of mechanical maintenance repairs. Repairs, installs, replace and test electrical circuits, refrigeration and equipment. Uses hand tools and testing instruments. Dismantles machinery and replaces defective electrical or mechanical parts. Performs all work in accordance with established safety procedures. Inspects completed work for conformance with requirements of local building and safety codes.

**DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:**

+ Maintain, troubleshoot, and repair all production equipment in assigned area under the guidance of the Maintenance Team Lead or Supervisor.

+ Maintain, troubleshoot, and repair all production equipment and supporting infrastructure including: Mechanical troubleshooting and repair, Industrial electrical / electronic troubleshooting and repair, PLCs/ Instrumentation, robotics, plumbing, hydraulics an pneumatics, HVAC/Steam, welding and fabrication, rigging and heavy materials handling, blueprints and schematics.

+ Maintain open, accurate communication with other maintenance employees as well as production management.

+ Accurately complete all assigned work orders in a timely manner and document all relevant information describing the completion of the work order.

+ Provide all information necessary to maintain proper parts inventories.

+ Work with production operators to identify process improvements wherever possible.

+ Perform all work in a safe manner following all Company safety policies and procedures.

+ Assist with other duties and responsibilities as needed.

**EDUCATION,** **SKILLS** **AND ABILITIES:**

**Required:**

+ A combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job such as those listed above. Associate degree (A.S., A.A.) or two-year technical certificate in Mechanics and Electronics or a related field and two years of mechanical and electrical maintenance is preferred. Knowledge of basic fluid power, industrial electricity, mechanical components, PLCs, welding, machining, robotics and rigging. Also desired is knowledge of preventative maintenance practices, plant operations and government safety regulations.

+ Working knowledge of electronics including motor controllers, low voltage electrical systems, proximity switches, photo-eyes, and variable frequency drives.

+ Working fundamentals of troubleshooting PLC's.

+ Basic understanding of schematics and blue prints.

+ Thoroughly understand and follow all OSHA and Company regulations as they relate to the maintenance field (LOTO, CSE, PPE, etc.).

+ Basic plumbing and HVAC knowledge.

+ Requires a good understanding of hydraulic/pneumatic equipment.

+ Requires judgment to make decisions regarding sequence of maintenance operations to be performed within the limits of standard practice.

+ Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals.

+ Ability to use thinking and reasoning to solve a problem.

+ Ability to write routine reports and correspondence

+ Solid computer skills (MS Office, Word, Power Point and Excel)

+ Ability to work in a multi-task, deadline-oriented environment

+ Excellent communication skills, both oral and written

+ Strong organizational skills with attention to detail

+ Must be willing to work flexible hours and shifts

+ Must be willing to attend off-site training

+ Ability on a daily basis, walking, standing, crouching, lifting (25-35lbs), twisting, climbing, reaching **PHYSICAL DEMANDS:** The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.This position requires sitting, and climbing or balancing under 1/3 of the time. Will be walking and stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling 1/3 to 2/3 of the time, and standing, using hands to finger, handle, or feel, reaching with hands and arms and talking or hearing over 2/3 of the time. Must be able to lift weights ranging from 10 to more than 100 pounds under 1/3 of the time. **WORKING CONDITIONS** Areas of facility may include controlled temperature zones including areas with refrigeration and noise levels requiring PPE. The above statements are intended to describe the general nature of the work and may not include all of the responsibilities or duties required

Post Holdings provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, status as a covered veteran and any other category protected under applicable federal, state, provincial and local laws.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

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