Ken's Foods is looking for a Maintenance Foreman to join our Team at our Las Vegas, NV facility. This position requires team members to operate equipment efficiently and safely. Previous experience in Industrial or Manufacturing Maintenance is Required.
Ability to troubleshoot and repair electrical control and power circuits. Assume the responsibility of an "A" Mechanic plus act as a working lead of other hourly Maintenance employees in the absence of Maintenance Team Leader. Work in cooperation with production personnel as a liaison of the Maintenance Team Leader in the interest of maintaining production.
WORK ENVIRONMENTThe work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee 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 employee is frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts. The employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions; high, precarious places; fumes or airborne particles; toxic or caustic chemicals; outside weather conditions; extreme cold; extreme heat; and risk of electrical shock. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following:
- Thorough knowledge of pump theory, operation and repair
- Thorough knowledge of automated packaging machinery operation, troubleshooting and repair
- Ability to weld (gas and arc) and solder
- Plumbing experience to include pipe threading and fitting (iron, copper and PVC)
- Ability to identify and order parts and materials from manufacturers instruction manuals and prints
- Capable of training other mechanics
- Capable of communicating both oral and written instructions
- Thorough knowledge of pneumatic principles, application troubleshooting and repair
- Basic carpentry skills
- Read electrical schematics
- Diagnose electric motor and control problems
- Work safely with both low and high voltage A.C. and D.C. circuits
- Working from manufacturers documentation, capable of troubleshooting solid state and processor based controls
- Ensures compliance with corporate standards and systems to monitor food safety, food safety culture, quality and facility cleanliness
- Other duties as assigned
- Producing product free of contamination
- Following all Ken's Foods Security and GMP policies
- Reporting any suspicious activities anywhere in or around the plant
- Inspection of work area for any possible product contamination issues on a continuous basis
Employment with Ken's Foods is contingent upon successful completion of a drug test, background screening, and pre-employment assessment.