MAINTENANCE TECH LEAD

divp style='margin:0in;font-size:16px;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;' data-pasted="true"strongspan style='font-size:13px;font-family:"Open Sans",sans-serif;color:black;background:white;'Purpose of the Position/span/strong/pp style='margin:0in;font-size:16px;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;line-height:12.75pt;'span style='font-size:13px;font-family:"Open Sans",sans-serif;'This position is responsible for preventative maintenance, predictive maintenance, and repairs to include industrial equipment, production equipment, utility, and facility systems. nbsp; nbsp;/span/pp style='margin:0in;font-size:16px;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;'span style='font-size:13px;font-family:"Open Sans",sans-serif;background:white;'nbsp;/span/pp style='margin:0in;font-size:16px;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;'strongspan style='font-size:13px;font-family:"Open Sans",sans-serif;color:black;background:white;'Responsibilities amp; Essential Functions/span/strong/pdiv style='margin:0in;font-size:16px;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;'ul style="margin-bottom:0in;list-style-type: disc;margin-left: 12.3px;"li style="margin:0in;font-size:16px;font-family: initial;"span style='font-family:"Open Sans",sans-serif;font-size:13px;color:black;'Inspects and identifies equipment or machines in need of repair./span/lili style="margin:0in;font-size:16px;font-family: initial;"span style='font-family:"Open Sans",sans-serif;font-size:13px;color:black;'Troubleshoots equipment issues to determine necessary repairs./span/lili style="margin:0in;font-size:16px;font-family: initial;"span style='font-family:"Open Sans",sans-serif;font-size:13px;color:black;'Plan repairs according to work orders and preventative/predictive maintenance schedules.nbsp;/span/lili style="margin:0in;font-size:16px;font-family: initial;"span style='font-family:"Open Sans",sans-serif;font-size:13px;color:black;'Performs routine maintenance on equipment, utility, and facility systems./span/lili style="margin:0in;font-size:16px;font-family: initial;"span style='font-family:"Open Sans",sans-serif;font-size:13px;color:black;'Performs maintenance on electrical and PLC/Controls systems./span/lili style="margin:0in;font-size:16px;font-family: initial;"span style='font-family:"Open Sans",sans-serif;font-size:13px;color:black;'Inspects facilities and grounds; identifies and repairs as required./span/lili style="margin:0in;font-size:16px;font-family: initial;"span style='font-family:"Open Sans",sans-serif;font-size:13px;color:black;'Orders supplies and materials needed for repairs and maintenance/span/lili style="margin:0in;font-size:16px;font-family: initial;"span style='font-family:"Open Sans",sans-serif;font-size:13px;color:black;'Basic maintenance and operation of HVAC systems/span/lili style="margin:0in;font-size:16px;font-family: initial;"span style='font-family:"Open Sans",sans-serif;font-size:13px;color:black;'Proper use of Lock-Out-Tag-Out and all safety procedures/span/lili style="margin:0in;font-size:16px;font-family: initial;"span style='font-family:"Open Sans",sans-serif;font-size:13px;color:black;'Knowledge of general carpentry and power tools/span/lili style="margin:0in;font-size:16px;font-family: initial;"span style='font-family:"Open Sans",sans-serif;font-size:13px;color:black;'Welding repairs and fabrication as needed/span/lili style="margin:0in;font-size:16px;font-family: initial;"span style='font-family:"Open Sans",sans-serif;font-size:13px;color:black;'Support operators as needed for efficient operations/span/lili style="margin:0in;font-size:16px;font-family: initial;"span style='font-family:"Open Sans",sans-serif;font-size:13px;color:black;'Coordination of Maintenance tasksnbsp;/span/lili style="margin:0in;font-size:16px;font-family: initial;"span style='font-family:"Open Sans",sans-serif;font-size:13px;color:black;'Lead training of technicians and operators as needed/span/lili style="margin:0in;font-size:16px;font-family: initial;"span style='font-family:"Open Sans",sans-serif;font-size:13px;color:black;'Collaboration with vendorsnbsp;/span/li/ul/divp style='margin-right:0in;margin-left:0in;font-size:16px;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;margin:0in;text-align:justify;vertical-align:baseline;'strongspan style='font-size:13px;font-family:"Open Sans",sans-serif;color:black;'Other/span/strongspan style='font-size:13px;font-family:"Open Sans",sans-serif;color:black;'nbsp;/span/pdiv style='margin:0in;font-size:16px;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;'ul style="margin-bottom:0in;list-style-type: disc;margin-left: 12.3px;"li style="margin:0in;font-size:16px;font-family: initial;"span style='font-family:"Open Sans",sans-serif;font-size:13px;color:black;'Execute the North Freeze Dry Vision, Mission, and Values (VMVrsquo;s) at all times. nbsp;/span/lili style="margin:0in;font-size:16px;font-family: initial;"span style='font-family:"Open Sans",sans-serif;font-size:13px;color:black;'Promote a positive, proactive environment where input from team members is valued and encouraged.nbsp;/span/lili style="margin:0in;font-size:16px;font-family: initial;"span style='font-family:"Open Sans",sans-serif;font-size:13px;color:black;'Provide back-up support for other roles, as necessary.nbsp;/span/lili style="margin:0in;font-size:16px;font-family: initial;"span style='font-family:"Open Sans",sans-serif;font-size:13px;color:black;'Available for overtime on a scheduled or call-in/call-back basis, as necessary. nbsp;/span/lili style="margin:0in;font-size:16px;font-family: initial;"span style='font-family:"Open Sans",sans-serif;font-size:13px;color:black;'Other duties as assigned by the manager/supervisor.nbsp;/span/li/ul/divp style='margin:0in;font-size:16px;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;'span style='font-size:13px;font-family:"Open Sans",sans-serif;background:white;'nbsp;/span/pp style='margin:0in;font-size:16px;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;'strongspan style='font-size:13px;font-family:"Open Sans",sans-serif;color:black;background:white;'Qualificationsnbsp;/span/strong/pp style='margin:0in;font-size:16px;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;line-height:12.75pt;'span style='font-size:13px;font-family:"Open Sans",sans-serif;'The ideal candidate will possess the following:/span/pdiv style='margin:0in;font-size:16px;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;'ul style="margin-bottom:0in;list-style-type: disc;margin-left: 12.3px;"li style="margin:0in;font-size:16px;font-family: initial;"span style='font-family:"Open Sans",sans-serif;font-size:13px;'High School diploma or equivalent./span/lili style="margin:0in;font-size:16px;font-family: initial;"span style='font-family:"Open Sans",sans-serif;font-size:13px;'Self-motivated with ability to allow constructive feedback to grow in position./span/lili style="margin:0in;font-size:16px;font-family: initial;"span style='font-family:"Open Sans",sans-serif;font-size:13px;'3-5 years of working experience in a manufacturing/production facility./span/lili style="margin:0in;font-size:16px;font-family: initial;"span style='font-family:"Open Sans",sans-serif;font-size:13px;'Must hold a minimum of Special Engineer class Boiler License or willing to obtain./span/lili style="margin:0in;font-size:16px;font-family: initial;"span style='font-family:"Open Sans",sans-serif;font-size:13px;'Electrical/PLC/Controls knowledge amp; experience./span/lili style="margin:0in;font-size:16px;font-family: initial;"span style='font-family:"Open Sans",sans-serif;font-size:13px;'Willing to obtain Industrial Ammonia Refrigeration certificate./span/lili style="margin:0in;font-size:16px;font-family: initial;"span style='font-family:"Open Sans",sans-serif;font-size:13px;'Ability to read and understand manuals, drawings, and Pamp;ID Documents./span/lili style="margin:0in;font-size:16px;font-family: initial;"span style='font-family:"Open Sans",sans-serif;font-size:13px;'Ability to follow proper safety procedures and requirements/span/lili style="margin:0in;font-size:16px;font-family: initial;"span style='font-family:"Open Sans",sans-serif;font-size:13px;'Demonstrated ability to follow oral and written instructions.nbsp;/span/lili style="margin:0in;font-size:16px;font-family: initial;"span style='font-family:"Open Sans",sans-serif;font-size:13px;'Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships in a team environment.nbsp;/span/lili style="margin:0in;font-size:16px;font-family: initial;"span style='font-family:"Open Sans",sans-serif;font-size:13px;'Ability to lift at least 50 pounds and stand for extended periods of time.nbsp;/span/lili style="margin:0in;font-size:16px;font-family: initial;"span style='font-family:"Open Sans",sans-serif;font-size:13px;'Forklift certification and experience or willing to obtain.nbsp;/span/lili style="margin:0in;font-size:16px;font-family: initial;"span style='font-family:"Open Sans",sans-serif;font-size:13px;'Work well in a team environment.nbsp;/span/lili style="margin:0in;font-size:16px;font-family: initial;"span style='font-family:"Open Sans",sans-serif;font-size:13px;'Drive yourself to continually grow and develop your role./span/lili style="margin:0in;font-size:16px;font-family: initial;"span style='font-family:"Open Sans",sans-serif;font-size:13px;'Ability to adapt and accommodate change./span/li/ulpspan style='font-family:"Open Sans",sans-serif;font-size:13px;'br/span/p/divp style='margin:0in;font-size:16px;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;'strongspan style='font-size:13px;font-family:"Open Sans",sans-serif;color:black;background:white;'Work Environment amp; Physical Demands/span/strong/pp style='margin:0in;font-size:16px;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;'span style='font-size:13px;font-family:"Open Sans",sans-serif;color:black;background:white;'The work environment characteristics and physical demands 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./span/pp style='margin:0in;font-size:16px;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;'span style='font-size:13px;font-family:"Open Sans",sans-serif;background:white;'nbsp;/span/pp style='margin:0in;font-size:16px;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;'span style='font-size:13px;font-family:"Open Sans",sans-serif;color:black;background:white;'This job operates within a professional office and plant manufacturing environment. nbsp;While performing the duties of this job inside the office, the employee is frequently exposed to normal working conditions for an office environment with a noise level that is usually quiet to moderate. While performing duties of this job inside and outside the manufacturing plant, the employee is frequently exposed to normal working conditions of a food manufacturing facility with a noise level that is usually moderate to loud. The role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers and filing cabinets, as well as laboratory instrumentation and equipment./span/pp style='margin:0in;font-size:16px;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;'span style='font-size:13px;font-family:"Open Sans",sans-serif;background:white;'nbsp;/span/pp style='margin:0in;font-size:16px;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;'span style='font-size:13px;font-family:"Open Sans",sans-serif;color:black;background:white;'While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee may be required to stand for long periods of time as well as use hands or fingers to reach or handle, and to reach with hands and arms. The employee is regularly required to stand, walk, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. nbsp; The employee will occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. nbsp;All vision abilities are required to encompass close-up work. nbsp;On occasion, employee must be able to tolerate and endure extended seasonal hours and maintain alertness to meet deadlines./span/pp style='margin:0in;font-size:16px;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;'span style='font-size:13px;font-family:"Open Sans",sans-serif;background:white;'nbsp;/span/pp style='margin:0in;font-size:16px;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;'span style='font-size:13px;font-family:"Open Sans",sans-serif;color:black;background:white;'Occasionally while performing the duties of this job, the employee may be exposed to machinery and moving parts, airborne particles including grain dust and hazardous materials or fumes, which may require the use of PPE. The employee may be exposed to adverse weather conditions, extended seasonal hours, high precarious places, and confined spaces. nbsp;The noise level in some of the work environments may require the use of hearing protection./span/pp style='margin:0in;font-size:16px;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;'span style='font-size:13px;font-family:"Open Sans",sans-serif;background:white;'nbsp;/span/pp style='margin:0in;font-size:16px;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;'span style='font-size:13px;font-family:"Open Sans",sans-serif;background:white;'nbsp;/span/pp style='margin:0in;font-size:16px;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;'strongspan style='font-size:13px;font-family:"Open Sans",sans-serif;color:black;background:white;'About the Company/span/strong/pp style='margin:0in;font-size:16px;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;'span style='font-size:13px;font-family:"Open Sans",sans-serif;color:black;background:white;'North Freeze Dry, LLC headquartered in Fargo, ND, is a U.S.-based co-manufacturer that produces freeze-dried companion animal food and treats. nbsp;The Companyrsquo;s freeze-drying facility in Little Falls, MN is one of the industryrsquo;s largest and most fully integrated freeze-drying co-manufacturing facilities. North Freeze Dry, LLC is a joint venture between Anchor Ingredients Co., LLC, a leading supplier of premium ingredients for the food and pet food industries, and Barrett Petfood Innovations, a rapidly expanding co-manufacturer of premium pet foods.nbsp;/span/pp style='margin:0in;font-size:16px;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;'span style='font-size:13px;font-family:"Open Sans",sans-serif;background:white;'nbsp;/span/pp style='margin:0in;font-size:16px;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;'strongspan style='font-size:13px;font-family:"Open Sans",sans-serif;background:white;'nbsp;/span/strong/pp style='margin:0in;font-size:16px;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;'strongspan style='font-size:13px;font-family:"Open Sans",sans-serif;color:black;background:white;'Disclaimer/span/strong/pp style='margin:0in;font-size:16px;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;'span style='font-size:13px;font-family:"Open Sans",sans-serif;color:black;background:white;'This job description is not a complete description of responsibility, but reflects the general qualifications, duties and/or responsibilities necessary to perform this position. All candidates who receive a written offer of employment will be required to s