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Headquartered in Lakeville, Minn., Post Consumer Brands, a business unit of Post Holdings, Inc., is dedicated to providing people and their pets with delicious food choices for every taste and budget. The company's portfolio includes beloved brands such as Honey Bunches of Oats™, PEBBLES™, Grape-Nuts™ and Malt-O-Meal™ cereal and Peter Pan™ peanut butter, as well as Rachael Ray® Nutrish™, Kibbles 'n Bits™ and 9Lives™ dog and cat food. Post also provides private label solutions to customers in pet food, cereal, nut butters and granola. As a company committed to high standards of quality and to our values, we are driven by one idea: To make lives better by making delicious food accessible for all. For more information about our brands, visit www.postconsumerbrands.com and follow us on LinkedIn or Facebook for the latest news.

The Post Consumer Brands plant in Tremonton, Utah is part of the company's West Coast network, with more than 220 team members supplying Malt-O-Meal bag cereals, PEBBLES  cereals, and more to a variety of retailers. When you join the Tremonton team, you'll be joining a group of motivated problem-solvers and safety-first culture. 

Perks of Being a Team Member

• Pay rate: $36.75 per hour
• Positive culture sustained through committed team members who strive for excellence
• 7.5% annual performance bonus
• Generous paid-time off (PTO) plans including paid holidays
• Competitive medical, dental, and vision benefits
• Company-paid life insurance
• Company-paid and electable leave programs
• 401k participation with 6% dollar-for-dollar match
• Tuition reimbursement available
• Wellness program with quarterly cash payout
• Free take-home cereal for every shift worked
• PPE provided or reimbursed by the company
• Uniforms provided and cleaned by the company

Job Function:
Responsible for performing mechanical, electrical, and electronic plant/equipment maintenance so that production down time is minimized and efficiency is maximized. Support, implement, and maintain food safety and quality practices as required through SQF. Will be responsible for completing job duties in a manner that supports all plant safety, food safety, quality and environmental practices.

Essential Job Activities/Duties:

• Ability to complete daily work assignments and mentor and support others to complete assigned tasks.
• Ability to perform complex maintenance and repair activities, to include electrical, mechanical, HVAC, hydraulic, pneumatic, steam, and MMS systems.
• Troubleshoot and repair mechanical problems of all plant equipment including mechanical drive systems and hydraulic and pneumatic systems.
• Troubleshoot and repair electrical problems of plant and packaging/processing equipment such as wiring, circuits, fuses, switches, electrical installations, transformers, motors, and AC & DC motor drives.
• Perform preventative maintenance on all equipment, check and replace items, and conduct equipment inspections.
• Read and interpret blueprints, technical drawings, and electrical schematics.
• Use and manipulate computer systems for entering and retrieving data in MMS systems as necessary to perform maintenance record keeping activities.

Secondary Job Activities:

• Provide calibration and repair support for ICV Program.
• Provide basic maintenance and operator training to ensure proper use of equipment.
• Design and fabricate replacement parts or equipment: weld, lathe, mill, press, grind, to repair equipment as necessary.
• Research parts inventory and purchase and/or request replacement parts when necessary. Ensure parts are installed in equipment when received.
• Perform building maintenance and repairs including HVAC, roofs/windows/doors, and lights.
• Keep all work and shop areas clean so as to avoid injury and/or sanitation problems.
• Use computerized maintenance system for equipment history & parts.
• Provide input into mechanical, and electrical designs of equipment.
• Work as a team, help others and perform any other assigned duties.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

Education: 1-2 years vocational training in maintenance mechanics to include: hydraulics, pneumatics, machine shop, electricity, electronics and programmable computers. Knowledge of production machinery operation and maintenance. State licenses preferred: boilers, electrical and refrigeration.

Experience:   Minimum 5-7 years of experience in plant and production equipment maintenance including mechanical, electrical, and electronic repair.

Skills, Abilities, and Experience required:

• Ability to operate machine tools (lathe, mill, etc.), power tools, computers, electronic test equipment, multimeters, and welding equipment - all types. Extensive experience in hydraulics, HVAC, boilers, air compressors, ammonia systems, electronics, robotics, plumbing, and mechanical alignment preferred. Must be able to test out, in each area at a local technical school. Must be willing and able to be involved in Continuous Improvement efforts for the department and the plant systems and processes.
• Physical requirements: Manual dexterity for delicate electronic work. Frequently stoop, squat, twist, reach, climb stairs while performing job duties. Ability to lift and carry 50-75 pound objects, repetitively lift and carry 20 to 50 pounds. Ability to distinguish between sounds or vibrations for equipment repair, and colors for electronic wiring work.
• Mental/Motor Requirements: Ability to read blueprints and electrical schematics; ability to troubleshoot plant and production equipment problems (mechanical, electrical and electronic); ability to effectively interact and communicate with machine operators and outside vendors; ability to work closely with other team members to share responsibilities and solve problems. Ability to troubleshoot and program programmable controllers. Ability to perform tasks from memory. Ability to work alone and be self-directed. Ability to operate processing and packaging equipment.

Additional Requirements:

• Must be able to read, write, and communicate in the English language.
• Must wear company-issued uniforms (snap-front shirt & pants) and required PPE (bump-cap, hair net, beard net, safety glasses, ear plugs, gloves, steel toed shoes, etc.)
• Regular on-time attendance, plan ahead and get coverage for days off.
• Flexibility to work overtime and/or on alternate shifts if needed.
• Must follow established safety procedures and coach others to do the same.
• Good communication and follow up skills.
• Must work well with others and be able to work under pressure. Must be able to multi-task and prioritize tasks.
• Ability to work 12 hour shifts in which standing, kneeling, climbing and walking are 100% of on-the-job time.
• Ability to perform repeated twisting, bending and reaching of upper and lower extremities
• Ability to work in the following conditions: hot and/or humid environments, heights up to 30ft, working on ladders, confined spaces, and catwalks.

JOB COMPLEXITY

Working Conditions:

Work in all plant areas and outside the plant. 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. Work with highly combustible or potentially explosive equipment and materials.

Work Schedule: 12-hour shifts (4:15 pm to 4:30 am for night shift, 4:15 am to 4:30pm for day shift) 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. Shifts remain on days, or remain on nights. ***MUST BE OPEN TO NIGHT SHIFT

Problem Solving:

Must identify and solve mechanical, electrical and electronic plant or equipment problems. Repairs must be performed safely, timely, and cost effectively. Provides input into engineering designs, e.g. electrical or electronic systems changes-- practicality and convenience.

• PCB Brands is an Equal Opportunity Employer

JOB REQUIREMENTS

Education: 1-2 years vocational training in maintenance mechanics to include: hydraulics, pneumatics, machine shop, electricity, electronics and programmable computers. Knowledge of production machinery operation and maintenance. State licenses preferred: boilers, electrical and refrigeration.

Experience:   Minimum 5-7 years of experience in plant and production equipment maintenance including mechanical, electrical, and electronic repair.

Skills, Abilities, and Experience required:

• Ability to operate machine tools (lathe, mill, etc.), power tools, computers, electronic test equipment, multimeters, and welding equipment - all types. Extensive experience in hydraulics, HVAC, boilers, air compressors, ammonia systems, electronics, robotics, plumbing, and mechanical alignment preferred. Must be able to test out, in each area at a local technical school. Must be willing and able to be involved in Continuous Improvement efforts for the department and the plant systems and processes.
• Physical requirements: Manual dexterity for delicate electronic work. Frequently stoop, squat, twist, reach, climb stairs while performing job duties. Ability to lift and carry 50-75 pound objects, repetitively lift and carry 20 to 50 pounds. Ability to distinguish between sounds or vibrations for equipment repair, and colors for electronic wiring work.
• Mental/Motor Requirements: Ability to read blueprints and electrical schematics; ability to troubleshoot plant and production equipment problems (mechanical, electrical and electronic); ability to effectively interact and communicate with machine operators and outside vendors; ability to work closely with other team members to share responsibilities and solve problems. Ability to troubleshoot and program programmable controllers. Ability to perform tasks from memory. Ability to work alone and be self-directed. Ability to operate processing and packaging equipment.

Additional Requirements:

• Must be able to read, write, and communicate in the English language.
• Must wear company-issued uniforms (snap-front shirt & pants) and required PPE (bump-cap, hair net, beard net, safety glasses, ear plugs, gloves, steel toed shoes, etc.)
• Regular on-time attendance, plan ahead and get coverage for days off.
• Flexibility to work overtime and/or on alternate shifts if needed.
• Must follow established safety procedures and coach others to do the same.
• Good communication and follow up skills.
• Must work well with others and be able to work under pressure. Must be able to multi-task and prioritize tasks.
• Ability to work 12 hour shifts in which standing, kneeling, climbing and walking are 100% of on-the-job time.
• Ability to perform repeated twisting, bending and reaching of upper and lower extremities
• Ability to work in the following conditions: hot and/or humid environments, heights up to 30ft, working on ladders, confined spaces, and catwalks.

JOB COMPLEXITY

Working Conditions:

Work in all plant areas and outside the plant. 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. Work with highly combustible or potentially explosive equipment and materials.

Work Schedule: 12-hour shifts (4:15 pm to 4:30 am for night shift, 4:15 am to 4:30pm for day shift) 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. Shifts remain on days, or remain on nights. ***MUST BE OPEN TO NIGHT SHIFT

Problem Solving:

Must identify and solve mechanical, electrical and electronic plant or equipment problems. Repairs must be performed safely, timely, and cost effectively. Provides input into engineering designs, e.g. electrical or electronic systems changes-- practicality and convenience.

• PCB Brands is an Equal Opportunity Employer