Butterball, LLC, one of America’s most iconic brands, helps consumers celebrate Thanksgiving and every day in between. Located in the thriving Raleigh-Durham, North Carolina area, our goal is to provide a diverse array of career opportunities and paths which include our farms, processing facilities and support offices.\nWe are the largest producer of turkey products in the U.S., and we make a lot more than Thanksgiving turkeys. Our company’s measurable growth is in no small part due to our team members in North Carolina, Arkansas, Illinois, and Missouri, who each have a seat at the table to contribute to our success

Maintenance Technician

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Overview

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Must have basic knowledge of General Maintenance, Hydraulic Systems, Electrical and Electronic Systems, and Welding (TIG,MIG).  Must be able to operate and repair at least 2 different types of forklifts.  Technician must be able to work as a team or individually.  Must comply with all Company SAFETY rules (LOCKOUT/TAGOUT, ETC) and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP’s) at all times.  

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Responsibilities

\r\n\r\n Ensure all assign daily PM’s are completed.\r\n Ensure production lines are in good mechanical order.\r\n Provide assistance to other teams (Production, Quality- when needed).\r\n Follow Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP’s) and Safety Practices at all times.\r\n Visually inspects and tests machinery and equipment\r\n Listens for unusual sounds from machines or equipment to detect malfunction and discusses machine operation variations with supervisors or other personnel to diagnose problem or repair machine.\r\n Dismantles defective machines and equipment and installs new or repaired parts.\r\n Cleans and lubricates shafts, bearings gears, and other parts of machinery.\r\n Installs and repairs electrical apparatus, such as transformers and wiring, and electrical/electronic components of machinery and equipment.\r\n Repairs and maintains physical structure of establishment.\r\n Installs, programs, troubleshoot, or repairs automated machinery and equipment such as programmable controllers.\r\n Follow all ISO 14001 procedures\r\n Other duties as needed.\r\n\r\n

Qualifications

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COMPETENCIES:

\r\n\r\nLeadership – Exhibits confidence in self and others; Inspires and motivates others to perform well.\r\nCost Consciousness – Conservers organizational resources.\r\nEthics – Treat people with respect; Keeps commitments; Inspires the trust of others.\r\nSafety and Security – Observes safety and security procedures; Reports potentially unsafe conditions.\r\nAttendance/Punctuality – Is consistently at work and on time; Ensures work responsibilities are covered when absent.\r\nDependability – Follows instructions, responds to management direction; Takes responsibility for own actions.\r\nInitiative – Volunteers readily; Undertakes self-development activities; Seeks increased responsibilities.\r\n\r\n

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:

\r\n\r\nHigh School Diploma or Equivalent;\r\nFive (5) to ten (10) years related experience and/or training or equivalent combination of education and experience.\r\n\r\n

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

\r\n\r\nMust be able to read, write, speak, and comprehend English.\r\nMust have the ability to read and interpret documents, such as blue prints, safety rules, operating and maintenance manuals, and procedure manuals.\r\nMust have the ability to write routine correspondence.\r\nMust have the ability to calculate figures, read tape measurement, and amounts such as proportions, percentages, area, and machine or equipment calibration specifications.\r\n\r\n

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGRISTATIONS:

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Any that may apply (for example: EPA Certification, Electrician License, etc.)

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Physical Demands

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The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

\r\n\r\nWhile performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand; walk; use hands to finger; handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and talk or hear.\r\nThe employee is occasionally required to sit; climb or balance and taste or smell. \r\nThe employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.\r\n\r\n

Work Environment

\r\n\r\nWet and/or humid;\r\nMoving mechanical parts;\r\nExtreme cold;\r\nElectrical and/or vibration shock.\r\n\r\n

Butterball, LLC is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to the fair and impartial treatment of all employees and applicants for employment without regard to gender, age, race, religion, color, national origin, physical or mental disability, military/veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, genetic information, marital status, parental status, pregnancy, or any other status protected by law.

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Equal Opportunity Employer: disability/veteran.

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This position is deemed Safety Sensitive for purposes of Butterball’s Drug/Alcohol Screening & Testing Policy. Details will be provided to individuals who receive a conditional job offer, or upon request.

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The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees and are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of what is required of personnel so classified. Furthermore, they do not imply or establish a contract for employment and are subject to change at the discretion of the employer. \nButterball, LLC is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to the fair and impartial treatment of all employees and applicants for employment without regard to gender, age, race, religion, color, national origin, physical or mental disability, military/veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, genetic information, marital status, parental status, pregnancy, or any other status protected by law.\n\nThis position is deemed Safety Sensitive for purposes of Butterball’s Drug/Alcohol Screening & Testing Policy. Details will be provided to individuals who receive a conditional job offer, or upon request.\t