Job Description

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The Maintenance Technician operates within a production / technical department, with a focus on execution of preventive and corrective maintenance. The main purpose of the job of a Maintenance Technician is to prevent any malfunction of the equipment, apparatus, machinery or systems that are used in the production process. The Maintenance Technician may also support other facilities than production. The job takes care of any trouble shooting in order to keep to production process running and carries out tasks to prevent future disturbances.

The job may be limited to one single technical discipline (such as construction, mechanical, rotating), or may be more skilled so that apart from one major technical discipline, the Maintenance Technician is able to deal with issues in related technical areas. Depending on the size of the facility, the number of Maintenance Technicians may vary in technical disciplines and expertise levels.

Inspections and preventive / planned maintenance:

o Checks and assesses the condition of handling equipment, pneumatic and/or mechanical/electrical, reception and silo installations, grinding, mixing and pressing lines, bag filling, feed, bulk loading and weighbridges, on the basis of maintenance schedules / checklists


o Restores (imminent) defects and performs corrective maintenance activities arising from inspections (according to schedule)


o Signals to the superior (potential) flaws with details of the nature and severity, proposes solutions to avoid (future or recurring) problems with the functioning of (parts) of equipment / machinery / transport systems.


o Orders / polls spare parts and materials for maintenance


o Works on planned maintenance activities of more extensive and / or complex nature (i.e. during maintenance stops), and may assist technicians of third parties.

Malfunctions and defects / repairs:

o Troubleshoots malfunctions and defect in equipment, machinery, measuring and control systems and other parts of the installation


o Assesses the nature and extent of the problem and determines whether instantly repair is necessary or possible, assesses any fault causes and potential solutions


o Performs emergency repairs, disassembles (parts of) equipment / machinery and makes necessary repairs / changes to the equipment, if necessary in consultation with the supervisor


o Performs more extensive repairs at scheduled times and based on prepared planning and instructions (disassembly / assembly, parts replacement, set / adjust parts)


o Works with colleagues at jobs of more extensive and / or complex nature. May assist technicians of third parties.

Modifications and improvements:

o Carries out modifications and overhaul work based on work orders and / or instructions from supervisor


o Proposals improvements in equipment, machinery and other areas based on expertise and experience in maintenance


o Consults with management on quality issues, technical issues / problems, etc.


o Orders to (re) making certain components from drawings


o May performs various techniques (welding, lathe and plate work, machining)

Reporting:

o Logs all maintenance activities in the appropriate maintenance management systems in order to have a complete administration and insight in the state and history of all equipment, files all technical data

Compliance:

o Works in compliance with all relevant safety regulations and procedures (work permits, LoToTo, etc.), as well as technical standards


o Signals potential hazardous and / or unsafe situations, takes appropriate action is case of imminent unsafe situations

Skills and Expertise

Qualifications:

4 to 5 years of experience as Maintenance Tech with manufacturing environment experience an asset Knowledge of machine maintenance, corrective preventive maintenance

Expectation from the Role:

Ability & willingness to work shifts and overtime Ability to lift 25 kgs regularly Demonstrated leadership capabilities and excellent communication skills Ability to focus on details within a fast-paced environment Exposure to the elements, noise and dust, and working at heights

Why you Will Love Working with Us

Global Benefits:

Be part of our sustainable mission with opportunities to grow within Nutreco, Skretting, Trouw Nutrition and the broader SHV group Embrace our culture of diversity and inclusion, where we respect and value everyone

Local Benefits:

Robust pension plan with employer matching that begins on Day 1! Competitive health benefits - Medical/Dental/Vision/HSA, that start on Day 1! Short-term/Long-term Disability and Mental Health spending allowance Maternal top-up and Tuition Reimbursement 15 vacation days to start (tiered) * Annual bonus