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Maintenance Engineer (Manufacturing Engineer)Lesaffre North America • Cedar Rapids, IA, US
Maintenance Engineer (Manufacturing Engineer)

Maintenance Engineer (Manufacturing Engineer)

Lesaffre North America • Cedar Rapids, IA, US
4 days ago
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  • Full-time
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  • Research, write, and publish Maintenance Department SOP's, PM's, Safety Programs, etc. and subsequently train the applicable personnel.
  • Participate in, or lead, specific studies directed at continuous manufacturing improvement or maintenance improvement programs.
  • Perform design work, conduct research, gather information, and conduct feasibility / economic studies of various plant projects.
  • Assist the Mechanical Supervisor, Electrical / Instrumentation Supervisor, Project Engineer, Process Control Engineer, and / or the Maintenance Planner in a variety of special needs or specific projects.
  • Assist in maintaining current versions of all departmental documentation, equipment manuals, drawings, electronic records, etc.
  • Assist in maintaining updated the CMMS database : assets list, PMs program, etc.
  • Create new reports as needed and / or maintain existing reports for the department (ratios, KPIs, costs analysis).
  • Assist the Maintenance Manager and Supervisors in troubleshooting plant maintenance issues as needed.
  • Perform reliability studies to improve uptime of equipment.
  • After the proper development act as the Mechanical or Electrical / Instrumentation Supervisor in their absence (vacation, extended leave …).
  • Act as a liaison with Lesaffre International and other Lesaffre Group manufacturing facilities regarding maintenance related topics.
  • Gain yeast manufacturing and maintenance knowledge and experience.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

  • Research, write, and publish Maintenance Department SOP's, PM's, Safety Programs, etc. and subsequently train the applicable personnel.
  • Participate in, or lead, specific studies directed at continuous manufacturing improvement or maintenance improvement programs.
  • Perform design work, conduct research, gather information, and conduct feasibility / economic studies of various plant projects.
  • Assist the Mechanical Supervisor, Electrical / Instrumentation Supervisor, Project Engineer, Process Control Engineer, and / or the Maintenance Planner in a variety of special needs or specific projects.
  • Assist in maintaining current versions of all departmental documentation, equipment manuals, drawings, electronic records, etc.
  • Assist in maintaining updated the CMMS database : assets list, PMs program, etc.
  • Create new reports as needed and / or maintain existing reports for the department (ratios, KPIs, costs analysis).
  • Assist the Maintenance Manager and Supervisors in troubleshooting plant maintenance issues as needed.
  • Perform reliability studies to improve uptime of equipment.
  • After the proper development act as the Mechanical or Electrical / Instrumentation Supervisor in their absence (vacation, extended leave …).
  • Act as a liaison with Lesaffre International and other Lesaffre Group manufacturing facilities regarding maintenance related topics.
  • Gain yeast manufacturing and maintenance knowledge and experience.
  • Work Schedule

  • Normally five (5) days per week. Monday through Friday. Typical starting time is 8 : 00 am.
  • Work schedule may change when covering for another supervisor or due to operational needs.
  • In certain circumstances you may be required to work late hours or during the weekend.
  • Will participate in the On Call rotation for weekend and holiday coverage when necessary.
  • Environmental, Safety, Quality, and Legal Requirements

    Understand and follow :

  • Environmental : EPA Ammonia, Storm Water, SPCC, Hazardous Waste, Universal Waste, Title V
  • Safety : All applicable OSHA Rules and Regulations
  • Quality : Quality Management System
  • Legal : all pertinent Human Resources, Environmental and Safety Laws and Regulations
  • Supervisory Responsibilities

    This position currently has no direct day-to-day supervisory responsibilities except when providing coverage for the Maintenance Supervisors. This position does oversee contractors on a routine basis.

    Qualifications

    To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and / or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

  • Ability to apply advanced mathematical concepts. Advanced knowledge of engineering principles.
  • Ability to read and develop technical drawings.
  • Ability to prioritize and organize tasks.
  • Computer proficiency with complex spreadsheets, web-based process historian, and CAD.
  • Ability to work with limited supervision.
  • Communication and "customer" service skills are required in relationships with coworkers, management, and other departments within the company.
  • Mechanical aptitude and trouble-shooting skills.
  • Ability to write detailed technical reports; computer proficiency required.
  • Additional safety and / or training experience helpful.
  • Education and / or Experience

    The candidate must have a degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or Industrial Engineering.

    Language Skills

    Ability to read technical documents. Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operational and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to communicate effectively with various levels of the organization.

    Mathematical Skills

    Ability to apply advanced mathematical concepts such as exponents, logarithms, quadratic equations, and permutations. Ability to apply mathematical operations to such tasks as frequency distribution, determination of test reliability and validity, analysis of variance, correlation techniques, sampling theory, and factor analysis.

    Reasoning Ability

    Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.

    Physical Demands

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

    While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, and use arms, hands, and fingers to handle, feel, and reach. The employee is occasionally required to sit and talk and listen. The employee must occasionally lift and / or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, and ability to adjust focus.

    Work Environment

    The work environment characteristics 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.

    While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to wet and / or humid conditions, moving mechanical parts, high precarious places, fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, extreme cold, and extreme heat. The employee is frequently exposed to outside weather conditions and risk of electrical shock. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.

    Facial Hair Policy

    Employees working in this position will be required to follow Red Star Yeast's facial hair policy. This is due to requirement of this position to wear respiratory protection.

    Seniority level

    Seniority level

    Entry level

    Employment type

    Employment type

    Full-time

    Job function

    Job function

    Management and Manufacturing

    Industries

    Food and Beverage Manufacturing

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