Maintenance Technician at Shearers Foods

Newport, Arkansas, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Junior (1 to 2 years), Mid-level (3 to 4 years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

Food Manufacturing, ManufacturingIndustries

Requirements

3 years of manufacturing experience
Strong hydraulic, pneumatic, mechanical, and industrial skills
Some PLC experience
Experience with mechanical systems (e.g., gear boxes, chains, sprockets, motors, seals, bearings)
Experience with product manuals (e.g., reading and applying knowledge to make repairs)
Experience troubleshooting mechanical breakdowns (pinpointing and fixing breakdowns)
Experience reading mechanical drawings (e.g., hydraulics, pneumatics)
Interpersonal skills
Decision-making skills
Time management skills
Organizational skills
Ability to work within an integrated operating enterprise
Ability to manage priorities and multiple projects simultaneously
Ability to perform calibrations, installation, and maintenance of process and analytical instrumentation

Responsibilities

Perform highly diversified duties to install and maintain production machines and the plant facility’s equipment
Perform scheduled maintenance repairs of production equipment during machine service
Provide emergency/unscheduled repairs of production equipment
Perform simple machinist duties and responsibilities
Perform mechanic skills including mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, troubleshooting, and repair of production machines
Read and interpret equipment manuals and work orders to perform required maintenance and service
Diagnose problems, replace or repair parts, test, and make adjustments
Perform regular preventive maintenance on machines, equipment, and plant facilities
Perform a variety of plumbing maintenance and carpentry functions
Use a variety of hand and power tools, electric meters, and material handling equipment in performing duties
Detect faulty operations and defective material; report those and any unusual situations to proper supervision
Comply with safety regulations and maintain clean and orderly work areas
Act as Subject Matter Expert (SME) on a few plant production systems and equipment (mechanical)
Perform all minor mechanical rebuilds and assist in all major rebuilds (mechanical)
Perform set-up procedures on some production plant equipment (mechanical)
Troubleshoot and repair most mechanical issues on plant production equipment (mechanical)
Understand operation of most auxiliary support systems (mechanical)
Replace all like-for-like electrical components and set them up (electrical)
Troubleshoot some electrical issues using proper tools and techniques (electrical)
Perform additional related duties as assigned

Skills

Mechanical

Electrical

Pneumatic

Hydraulic

Troubleshooting

Machinist

Preventive Maintenance

Plumbing

Carpentry

Hand Tools

Power Tools

Electric Meters

Shearers Foods

Manufactures diverse range of snack foods

About Shearers Foods

Shearer's Snacks offers a robust work environment leveraging advanced manufacturing facilities and sustainable production approaches to create a diverse array of snack foods. The company's emphasis on environmental sustainability not only meets industry standards but also fosters a culture of responsibility and innovation among its team members. This focus on eco-friendly practices and state-of-the-art technology makes it an appealing workplace for those passionate about sustainable practices and cutting-edge manufacturing processes.

Massillon, OhioHeadquarters

1974Year Founded

$53MTotal Funding

DEBTCompany Stage

Food & Agriculture, Consumer GoodsIndustries

11-50Employees

Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Flexible Spending Account

401(k) Company Match

Short Term Disability

Long Term Disability

Group Critical Accident Insurance

Group Critical Illness Insurance

Employee Assistance Plan

Risks

Closure of Lubbock facility indicates potential volatility in customer relationships.

Class action lawsuit for unpaid overtime could lead to financial liabilities.

Acquisition by Clayton, Dubilier & Rice may disrupt current operations or morale.

Differentiation

Shearer's Foods offers a wide range of gluten-free and non-GMO snack options.

The company is a leading private label supplier in the North American snack industry.

Shearer's Foods invests in sustainable packaging to meet consumer expectations.

Upsides

Shearer's Foods received $12.5M in tax credits for a new facility in Moraine.

The company plans a $106M investment in facility renovation and equipment upgrades.

Growing demand for private label products aligns with Shearer's market position.

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