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Form of workReady to join a U.S. Best Managed Company? Kent Precision Foods Group, a member of the Kent Corporation family of companies, has a fantastic opportunity to join their team as a Maintenance Technician! This position is responsible for industry maintenance at our Columbus, MS operating plant. The MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN is accountable for solving mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic issues on various production and facility equipment.
PRIMARY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Adheres to a maintenance program which includes preventative maintenance.
- Assist in design of maintenance strategies, procedures and methods.
- Troubleshooting mechanical breakdowns.
- Reading, analyzing, and interpreting technical procedures, electricalschematics,blueprints, service manuals, and work orders to perform required maintenancework.
- Installing new production equipment.
- Servicing and maintaining equipment including motors, conveyor systems, transmission systems, and production-related equipment.
- Making relevant adjustments to machinery.
- Assist in the inventory of supplies, tools and equipment.
- Interface effectively with external suppliers and customers.
- Adheres to creating and maintaining impeccable plant standards and conditions.
- Adheres to all Safety practices set forth by OSHA.
- Adheres to HACCP Food Defense plan.
- Adheres to Good Manufacture Practice as set in Sqwincher GMP plan.
EDUCATION & QUALIFICATIONS:
High school diploma, Associate degree in Industrial Maintenance or related field preferred.
EXPERIENCE:
- Minimum of 5 years maintenance/mechanical experience.
TRAVEL
- No travel required.
