Maintenance Trainee - Apprenticeship Program 1st Shift (7am-3:15pm)

JOB TITLE: Apprenticeship Maintenance Trainee

JOB TYPE: Beginner Level General Labor

LOCATION: Hanover, Pennsylvania

GENERAL JOB DESCRIPTION

The Apprenticeship Maintenance Trainee is responsible for learning and applying skills to maintain equipment and facilities to operate in the safest and most productive electro-mechanical condition, supporting continuous improvement, production strategies and plant reliability of snack food equipment and building maintenance. In addition, the trainee will be required to commit to a 4 year program with evening classes during the week.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

•Develops an understanding and practical application of governmental regulatory programs and policies. These may include but are not limited to National Electrical Code, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Uniform Building Code (UBC) and local government environmental agency policies.

•Practices and complies with all plant and maintenance department safety procedures, including but not limited to: Lock-Out - Tag-Out; Arc Flash and Hot Work Permits.

•Understands the concept of Permit Required Confined Spaces and assists with proper alternate entry of re-classified confined spaces when necessary.

•Follows all applicable good manufacturing practices (GMP's) for area assigned.

•Maintains and uses appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) in accordance with Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), food handling before and after equipment inspection and repair activities.

•Attends classes in the evenings, 2 – 3 times a week.

•Will be required to complete the Apprenticeship Program with the Manufacturers Association with a grade average of 72% or above.

•Attends seminars and in-house training as needed to maintain skill level with changes in the industry during on-the-job training.

•Executes and documents planned and unplanned work findings and data during shift via SAP.

•With assistance, execute electrical and mechanical work orders in accordance with policy.

•Assists with equipment breakdowns/repairs and resolution.

•Learns methodologies including, but not limited to root cause analysis (RCA), break down failure analysis (BDA) and cause maps to identify and resolve equipment issues.

•Develops and demonstrates an understanding of various diagrams which may include but are not limited to: Single Line Electrical Drawings, mechanical and electrical equipment schematics, pneumatics, hydraulics, Pipe and Instrumentation Diagrams (P&ID's), and etc.

•May perform other duties as required.

•Mandatory overtime may be required.

QUALIFICATIONS FOR THE JOB

Education: High School Diploma or GED is preferred, but not required.

Experience: Some college or formal technical school education is preferred, but not required. Must pass plant specific maintenance test.

PHYSCIAL REQUIREMENTS

Sitting: Seldom

Driving: Occasionally

Standing: Frequently

Walking: Frequently

Using hands: Continuously

Climbing: Frequently

Squatting/Kneeling: Frequently

Talking/Hearing: Frequently

Two Handed Carry: Occasionally

Reaching: Continuously

Pushing: Occasionally

Pulling: Occasionally

Overhead Work Standing: Occasionally

Ladder Climbing: Frequently

Repetitive Twisting Standing: Continuously

Fine motor Skills/Manipulation: Continuously

Bending: Continuously

Vison (Far, Near, Peripheral, and Depth Perception): Continuously

Follow Directions and Routines: Frequently

Concentrate, Memorize, and Recall: Frequently

Analyze Data: Seldom

Problem Solving: Frequently

Work Independently with Appropriate Judgment: Frequently

Read, Write, Comprehend Numbers and Words: Frequently

Lift/Carry/Push Weight:

Up to 10 lbs.: Frequently

Up to 25 lbs.: Frequently

Up to 50 lbs.: Frequently

Up to 100 lbs.: Occasionally (must be with assistance)

More than 100 lbs.: Seldom/Never (must be with assistance)

Where applicable, ability to climb into trailer & walk on uneven surfaces to gather samples: Occasionally

WORK ENVIRONMENT

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts. The employee is frequently exposed to wet and/or humid conditions. The employee is occasionally exposed to high, precarious places; fumes or airborne particles; and caustic chemicals. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:

The starting rate for this full-time, hourly position is $18.60.