Mechatronics Maintenance Technician

Business Unit Overview:

At Post Consumer Brands, we have more than 125 years of experience making the breakfast cereals that people love. And even after a century, we're still innovating. We are driven by our mission to Make Better Happen - and we want YOU to join our team!

Brand:

With names like Pebbles, Honey Bunches of Oats, Great Grains, and Malt-O-Meal in our portfolio, we've earned more spots in the top 50 best-selling brands than any other cereal company. And as the third-ranked company in the cereal category, our business is growing. That's where you come in. Our company is a hearty mix of ambitious people who want to make great things happen.

Location Description:

Northfield, Minn. is home to two Post Consumer Brands manufacturing plants, the Campbell Mill and Ames Mill, two distribution centers, and more than 750 team members producing a wide variety of Post cereal products. Northfield is a town steeped in history, featuring two colleges and the original Ames Mill where the Malt-O-Meal Company got its start.

Responsibilities:

Responsible for maintenance, repair and upkeep of production and building support equipment while maintaining a safe work environment. Support, implement, and maintain food safety and quality practices as required through SQF and our Construction and Repair process. Will be responsible for completing job duties in a manner that supports all plant safety and environmental practices.

Perks of Being a Team Member

FREE take-home cereal for every shift worked
Positive culture sustained through committed team members who strive for excellence
Tuition reimbursement available
Annual performance bonus
Generous paid-time off (PTO) plans including paid holidays
401k participation with 6% dollar-for-dollar match
Wellness program with quarterly cash payout
Competitive medical, dental, and vision benefits
Company-paid life insurance
Company-paid and electable leave programs
PPE provided or reimbursed by the company

Work Schedule: 12-hour shifts (4:45pm - 4:50am) following a 2-2-3 schedule (Week one: two days on, two days off, three days on. Week two: two days off, two days on, three days off) resulting in built-in overtime pay and having every-other weekend off-work.

Pay Rate: $32.13/hour + $1/hour shift differential in recognition of night shift

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:
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.
Basic understanding of various diagnostic equipment including, but not limited to, ohms meters, voltage meters, etc.
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.).
Ability to work independently when directed.
Strong written and verbal skills.
Strong mathematical and analytical skills.
Communication and interpersonal relations as applied to interaction with co-workers, supervisors, the general public, etc. sufficient to exchange or convey information and to receive work direction.
Ability to learn computerized maintenance management system.
Be able to recognize problem situations and take appropriate steps to resolve.

Physical Requirements:

Ability to work 12 hour shifts and every other weekend on a regularly scheduled basis in which standing, kneeling, climbing and walking are required.
Manual dexterity for delicate work. Frequently stoop, squat, twist, reach, climb stairs while performing job duties.
Ability to lift and carry objects weighing up to 100 pounds.
Work in all plant areas and outside the plant which can include heights up to 30 ft, working on ladders, confined spaces and catwalks. Exposure to extreme heat and cold, humidity, fumes, gases, odors and dust. Exposure to high noise levels. Work around moving machinery that is electrically and mechanically hazardous. Also work with highly combustible or potentially explosive equipment.
Comfortable wearing Post Consumer Brands' uniform and required PPE including but not limited to: bump-cap, hair net, beard net, safety glasses, ear plugs, gloves, steel-toed shoes, etc.