Michael Foods - Maintenance Technician performs process and production maintenance throughout the facility. Maintenance/Multi-craft Maintenance responsibilities include but are not limited to equipment breakdowns, installation and startups, process improvements, preventative/precision maintenance programs and continuous improvements activities, i.e. machine reliability and installation of facility capital investments.The service member will receive on the job training as well as computer based training that will consist of maintenance related items to include leadership abilities such as Kaizen. They will be partnered with existing technicians and leaders throughout the duration of this program to ensure the service member is receiving the necessary training that will lead to an employment opportunity with our company.

Michael Foods Maintenance Technician: Responsibilities for the Michael Foods Skill Bridge program may include but are not limited to:• Utilize CMMS to support the maintenance function including review, execution and documentation of daily scheduled/unscheduled work. • Experience in the installation and repair of mechanical equipment required. Diagnose and repair of all machinery and process malfunctions, must be fluent in mechanical troubleshooting.• Diagnose and repair of all mechanical power transmission equipment. Knowledge of gear boxes, mechanical drives, variable speed applications, and Servo motors.• Diagnose and repair hydraulic and pneumatic systems. Knowledge of cylinders, valves, manifolds, vacuum systems, air filtration and lubrication devices.• Diagnose, repair and overhaul process pumps, automatic control valves, sensors, positioners, actuators, basic electrical AC/DC troubleshooting, and related systems.• Proficient in knowledge of bearings, pulleys, chain drives, belt drives, and lubricants standards and applications.• Experienced use of precision tools i.e. dials indicators, micrometers, calipers, and depth gauges.• Read and decipher mechanical drawings, schematics, and piping diagrams. Ability to read/interpret Electrical Schematics is a plus.• Skilled in pipe fitting, soldering, rigging application and use of mechanical tools, hand tools, and power tools.• Skilled in machine shop to fabricate within specific tolerance.• 480v 3 phase knowledge required. Knowledge and practice of NFPA 70E preferred.• Adhere to safe work practices, follow GMP’s, maintain sanitary conditions and ensure that product quality is maintained. Report to management any conditions or practices that may adversely affect food safety, food quality or personnel safety.• Adhere to all safety policies and procedures• Responsible for Food Safety and Food Quality of MFI products.• Perform other duties as assigned.

Must be able to support M-F Onsite training and work, 8am-5pm. Must have a technical/maintenance military NEC/MOS/Code, 4 years of military maintenance experience preferred. Norwalk, Iowa (Pilot), we will expand to other cities and states as we progress the program.