Job Description

Sierra is looking for a MiIlwright to join our Maintenance Team.

Full time Role

$37-$45/H

About Sierra Supply Chain Services:

Sierra Supply Chain Services, formerly known as Eastern Meat Solutions, has been a trusted supplier of value-driven protein solutions to the food processing and distribution sector since 1967. Our organization has evolved alongside the industry, consistently offering progressive, competitive, and forward-thinking solutions. We simplify supply chain services and continuously enhance value for the protein sector by providing expert product knowledge, market insight, regulatory expertise, and comprehensive protein supply chain services. As a vital part of our value offering, the Sierra Custom Foods Facility, established in 2012, provides value-added solutions for poultry, beef, and pork, including blast freezing, tempering, grinding, sizing, slicing, trimming, and more.

Our Core Values:

At Sierra, we are guided by our core values, which shape our culture and drive our success:

• Growth and Learning: We are committed to expanding our capabilities.
• Open-Mindedness: Curiosity leads to understanding.
• Communication: We value constant, clear, and cooperative communication.
• Accomplishment: We celebrate our successes.
• Responsibility: We take ownership, and the buck stops here.
• Teamwork: We believe we are stronger together.
• Service: We put others before ourselves.

Client Promise:

Our clients recognize that our brand promise is founded on three key attributes:

• Reliability: We consistently and reliably provide supply chain services that enhance manufacturing efficiency and add value to our customers.
• Trust: We are supply chain leaders who offer product knowledge, regulatory expertise, and comprehensive protein supply chain services to maximize operational efficiency, mitigate supply-side risk, and simplify the supply chain process.
• Capabilities: We provide client-specific, unique, and customized solutions, backed by market knowledge, processing value-add capabilities (trim/size/slice/grind), logistics expertise, blast/tempering services, and client-specific Sierra scorecards (e.g., exceeding 98% on-time delivery/volume/spec).

Purpose of the Millwright Role:

The Millwright at Sierra Supply Chain Services plays a pivotal role in ensuring the reliable and efficient operation of machinery and equipment within the Sierra Custom Foods Facility. By delivering expert installation, maintenance, and repair services, the Millwright contributes significantly to our commitment to delivering customized and value-driven supply chain solutions to the food processing and distribution sector. Safety, precision, and continuous improvement are at the heart of the Millwright\'s responsibilities, ultimately contributing to the overall success of our clients by optimizing operational efficiency, minimizing downtime, and maintaining the highest quality standards in the protein industry.

Key Responsibilities:

As a Millwright at Sierra Supply Chain Services, you will:

• Equipment Maintenance: Perform installation, repair, and maintenance of machinery and equipment in the Sierra Custom Foods Facility, including blast freezing units, tempering equipment, grinding machines, sizing equipment, slicing machines, and trimming devices.
• Troubleshooting: Diagnose equipment malfunctions, identify root causes of issues, and implement effective solutions to minimize downtime and optimize operational efficiency.
• Preventive Maintenance: Develop and execute a preventive maintenance program to ensure continuous machinery and equipment operation. Regularly inspect, lubricate, and adjust components to prevent breakdowns and extend equipment lifespan.
• Equipment Calibration: Calibrate and align machinery to ensure accurate and consistent performance, following established protocols and standards.
• Documentation: Maintain detailed records of maintenance activities, including repair logs, equipment performance data, and spare parts inventory. Adhere to regulatory requirements and ensure compliance with safety protocols.
• Collaboration: Work closely with other team members, including technicians, engineers, and production personnel, to coordinate maintenance activities, share knowledge, and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.
• Safety and Compliance: Promote and maintain a safe work environment by following safety procedures, identifying potential hazards, and promptly addressing any safety concerns.

Minimum Requirements:

Education and/or Professional Designation:

• Relevant licenses and certificates may be required, such as a 433A Millwright License.
• Courses in mechanical drawing, electricity, and blueprint reading are a plus.

Experience:

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in maintenance, preferably in a food production environment or assembly, manufacturing, and equipment maintenance.
• Proven experience as a millwright.
• Mechanical drawing, electricity, and blueprint reading proficiency.

Language Skills:

• Ability to communicate effectively and professionally.
• Fluent in English.

Technical Skills:

• Strong technical knowledge across multiple domains (electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, heating, etc.).
• DC/AC/Servo Motors - service and installation.
• VFD Motor Driver installation and service.
• Ability to install and repair gears, sprockets, shafts, bearings, gearboxes, belts, chains.
• Welding experience.
• Control system experience.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and electrical schematics.
• Knowledge of ERP Systems and CMMS.

Soft Skills:

• Thrives in a team environment.
• Demonstrated capacity and interest in learning and developing.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret technical procedures.
• Ability to lift at least 50 pounds.
• Physical strength and good hand-eye coordination

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