Reliability Technician

Position Title: Reliability Technician
Position Type: Regular - Full-Time
Position Location: Rice Lake
Requisition ID: 38655
Reliability Technician
Rice Lake, WI
$5,000 Sign-On Bonus available!
In every role, McCainers are ambitious, curious, and passionate about creating exceptional work experiences -together. With a customer-first mindset, we make doing business with McCain easy.
About the role .
The Reliability Technician uses predictive technologies to analyze building and infrastructure systems to assess appropriate level of maintenance required and detect developing defects that lead to potential equipment failure. This individual Supports the RCM Program through PT&I systems and route development and sustainment, maintenance, maintenance plans, and other preventive maintenance tasks. The successful candidate must be self-driven with a passion to research and implement industry leading maintenance practices.
What you'll be doing.

• Report all equipment failures to appropriate supervisors in writing and verbally
• Performs associated administrative tasks (failure reports, etc.) and participates in Root Cause Analysis.
• Evaluate criticality of new equipment and re-evaluate older equipment.
• Evaluate the criticality of parts needed for inventory for new and older equipment.
• Utilizes various RCM/PdM technologies.
• Make interpretations of findings, analyzes for failure, prepares report and issues
• recommendation to supervisor.
• Coordinates with Maintenance supervisors such activities as the scheduling and planning of inspections, obtaining the requisite permits and performing any required special audits of equipment.
• Upon failures of equipment such as pumps and vessels, inspect material and assist in the preliminary failure assessments; prepare report and issue recommendations, where applicable, via supervisor for action by relevant departments.
• Inspects maintenance and capital project work being carried out in the plant, to ensure that specified maintenance practices and procedures are followed for welding, installation and fabrication as per policy and in compliance with international fabrication codes and standard.
• Carries out NDT on mechanical equipment and piping. Uses but is not limited to the following technologies:

• Ultrasonic
• Infrared thermography
• Tribology
• Vibration analysis
• Motor current signature analysis

• Further develop the lubrication program to meet or exceed vendor and auditor requirements.
• Maintains facilities and equipment as well as all other inspection instruments, tools and equipment, in a clean and operational condition. Co-ordinates for planning and procuring additional instruments as required.
• Assist Department supervisors and Maintenance Manager to assure departmental/individual compliance with National, State, local building/mechanical codes; safety codes, OSHA regulations; fire codes; company's policies, procedures, and standards.
• Assist in maintaining, improving productivity, and quality of work.
• Promote safety, improves housekeeping, cost control, and reduces waste.
• Assist in planning for the installation, inspection, maintenance and repair of plant equipment, appliances, utilities and the physical plant.
• Utilize SAP computer maintenance system.
• Strictly adhere to company and plant policies concerning safety, performing proper lockout/tag-out procedures, using proper lifting technique, wearing proper protective equipment related to duties.
• Adhere to all company and plant policies related to GMP's.
• Perform maintenance by using hand tools, power tools, and fabricating equipment.
• Perform lubrication routes of bearings, chains, gearboxes, etc.
• Perform condition inspection routes to identify defects on equipment.
• Perform thermography, leak detection and ultrasonic inspection routes.
• Perform preventative maintenance per standard procedures.
• Perform basic electrical troubleshooting, with the use of appropriate electrical measuring instruments and electrical schematics.
• Perform basic hydraulic troubleshooting, including aggressive leak control, piping selection, and valve and motor operations.
• Perform basic pneumatic troubleshooting, including aggressive leak control, and appropriate usage of compressed air versus low pressure air.
• Perform basic welding procedures, such as straight welds, by MIG welding and/or Arc welding.
• Perform basic fabrication procedures including braking and shearing.
• Perform basic machining procedures including lathe set-up and milling machine set-up.
• Contribute to Departmental efficiency and effectiveness by offering suggestions and specific problem-solving solutions. Assists in planning, implementation and evaluation of actions as required. Assist supervisors and mechanics in solving problems as requested.
• Follows recommendations for quality improvement.
• Play an active role and take membership in company Emergency Response Team.
• Perform other assigned duties as directed by Maintenance Manager.

What you'll need to be successful.

• 3+ years' experience in the industrial maintenance field with working knowledge of mechanical theory, design, and functionality relating to the equipment, systems, and components throughout the factory.
• Certification and/or Associate Degree in Mechanical field highly preferred.
• Possess a working knowledge of the National, State, and Local mechanical, building, and electrical codes; able to understand the basics of mechanical data from blue prints, schematics, wiring and plumbing diagrams. Be familiar with other mechanical trades data found on these documents.
• Knowledge of refrigeration, pneumatic and hydraulic systems, and troubleshooting techniques.
• Possess a basic understanding of CMMS systems and their functions.
• Possess experience in gathering electronically stored information and presenting it in a spreadsheet format.
• The ability to read and interpret company policy and procedure, safety rules, equipment operation and maintenance instructions. Must have ability to prepare and write routine reports and correspondence.

Benefits of the role .
McCain offers a full benefit package including health, vision, and dental insurance which kick in DAY 1! In addition, we offer other benefits including:

• 401k
• 2 weeks PTO your 1st year! (pro-rated)
• Paid Holidays that kick in day 1!
• Wellness days
• HSA
• Adoption Assistance & Infertility Assistance
• Education Reimbursement Assistance
• Paid Maternity and Paternity Leave

About McCain
Click Here to learn more about McCain and how we provide you with opportunities to make an impact that matters.
Leadership principles .
At McCain, our leadership principles guide how we engage with customers, collaborate as a team, and achieve success. We focus on understanding customer needs, driving innovation, empowering people, and taking ownership to clear obstacles and deliver results.
The McCain experience .
We are McCain. This statement is a testament to our collective strength and our individual value. Your contributions play a vital role in our success. Our winning culture is rooted in authenticity and trust, empowering us to bring out the best in one another. Here, you'll find opportunities to learn, grow, and thrive. Join us and experience why we're better together.
Compensation Package : - Starting at 30.05 USD hourly + Bonus eligibility + Hourly Pay Differential for applicable shifts
The above reflects the target compensation range for the position at the time of posting. Hiring compensation will be determined based on experience, skill set, education and training, and other organizational needs.
Benefits: At McCain, we're on a mission to create a winning culture that puts employee safety and well-being at the heart of what we do, every day. We understand and appreciate that each person's needs are unique and ensure our benefits & well-being programs reflect that. Employees are eligible for the following benefits: health coverage (medical, dental, vision, prescription drug), retirement savings benefits, and leave support, including medical, family and bereavement. Well-being programs include vacation and holidays, company-supported volunteering time, and mental health resources. Coverages are aligned with the Collective Agreement, country, provincial and state governing plans and can vary by work level, location and nature of the role. Additional benefits details available during the application process.
Your well-being matters to us, and we're here to provide you with the necessary resources to support you in being your best self at work - and at home.
McCain Foods is an equal opportunity employer. As a global family-owned company, we strive to be the employer of choice in the diverse communities around the world in which we live and work. We recognize that inclusion drives our creativity, resilience, and success and makes our business stronger. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.
McCain is an accessible employer. If you require an accommodation throughout the recruitment process (including alternate formats of materials or accessible meeting rooms), please let us know and we will work with you to find appropriate solutions.
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Job Family: Engineering & Technical
Location(s): US - United States of America : Wisconsin : Rice Lake
Company: McCain Foods USA, Inc.