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Established in 1943, the SK Food Group is a leader in the food manufacturing and wholesale food sales industry. We produce a complete line of products for many different market segments including retail, convenience stores, vending and the transportation industry. In addition, we pride ourselves on the sub-contract manufacturing and private labeling capabilities our company offers to customers throughout the United States. Please visit http://www.skfoodgroup.com for more information.

We are looking for a Maintenance Facilities Lead to join our team in Tolleson, AZ. Reporting to the Maintenance Systems Manager.

ROLE SUMMARY

Maintain, adjust and repair facility grounds as needed. Monitor and report any issues with facility industrial equipment such as Compressors, Cooling tower and air units throughout the facility. Monitor and maintain plant machinery to meet industry standards while ensuring compliance with all regulatory agencies including but not limited to USDA, OSHA, FDA, EPA, Local Government, independent auditors chosen by the company and the company’s own stated quality standards.

Perform the above tasks in accordance with a journeyman’s skill level.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following:

Responsible for shift oversight/work coordination responsibilities. This role will also need to monitor and delegate work to associates assigned to work on facilities and grounds.
Inspect building grounds and other structures to determine functionality and detect malfunctions and needed repairs using a pre-established check sheet.
Maintain maintenance records and PM schedules for all industrial equipment and facilities grounds.
Maintain the material integrity of the refrigeration and utility rooms in accordance with best practices
Must learn the daily system checks for monitoring the ammonia system, along with filling out required documentation
Complete daily rounds and inspections of Temperature and condition of Ammonia System
Must be able to perform, or capable of learning, ammonia system pump downs for repairing / replacing ammonia refrigeration parts
Locate critical spares in the market for those items not in inventory.
Implement factory recommended equipment maintenance schedules and develop schedules for areas where none exist.
Perform minor plumbing maintenance (e.g. replacement or repair of leaks in drains and faucets, unclogging of drains, trenching and laying new lines, replacing drain hoses on washers and similar devices, etc.).
Perform minor painting, carpentry and masonry work (e.g. preparing surfaces and using brush, sprayer, or roller to apply paints, stains, and varnishes, hanging doors, fitting locks and handles, etc.).
Reconfigure, install, position, and remount modular offices and space (e.g. furniture, wall panels, work surfaces, storage bins, lighting, file cabinets, etc.) to accommodate user needs and maximize office space using various hand, power and specialty tools, dollies and hand trucks.
Prepare the surfaces and paints various structures and equipment (e.g. walls, refrigerators, evaporative coolers, floors, roofs, doors, restroom facilities, etc.) to preserve wood and metal parts from corrosion and maintain a safe, comfortable working environment using various painting equipment and related tools (e.g. sprayers, rollers, brushes, thinners, etc.)
Coordinate with 3rd party Service providers to meet critical timelines for equipment care and upkeep
Train and Coach associates on technical and procedural duties.
Other duties as assigned.
Regular and predictable attendance is an essential function of this position.
Other duties as assigned.

Regular and predictable attendance is an essential function of this position.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

None

QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION and EXPERIENCE

Associates Degree or Certificate from a college or technical trade school in Industrial Fabrication, Industrial

Electrical, Machining or Millwright Program and at least five years of applicable industrial work experience; or an

equivalent combination of education and experience.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES AND REGISTRATIONS

Ability to obtain certificate showing the knowledge and ability to manage an Ammonia system.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES

PLC knowledge preferred
Ability to read electrical diagrams
Ability to read machine drawings
Advanced understanding of Fluid mechanics (hydraulics & pneumatics)
Extensive experience with precision tools such as micrometers, Vernier & dial calipers, dial indicators, levels, gauge blocks
Able to work effectively in the following environments: cold, hot, wet, high areas
Able to climb ladders and walk along elevated cat walks in confined spaces

WORKING CONDITIONS

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the associate is regularly required to talk or hear. The associate is frequently required to sit; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and is frequently required to stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl, and reach with hands and arms. The associate must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and color vision.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an associate encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the associate is frequently exposed to cold, dirty and wet environmental

conditions. The work is performed in a refrigerated environment and while performing the duties of this job, the associate is regularly exposed to work near moving mechanical parts. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.

REQUIRED TRAINING

This position requires training on Good Manufacturing Practices critical to the effective implementation of the

Food Safety Plan and the maintenance of food safety, quality and process efficiency. Training is also required

on how to identify food safety issues such as temperature control, cross-contamination, sanitation and cleanliness of the lines, etc., critical to the effective implementation of the Food Safety Plan and the maintenance of food safety, quality and process efficiency.

Benefits:

SK Food Group provides competitive salaries and a wide variety of benefits including programs that provide for your health and welfare, help you prepare for retirement and truly enable you to balance your work and family life

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