About this role
Michael Foods, Inc. is a leader in the food processing and distribution industry with business in egg products, refrigerated grocery and potato products. We offer exciting job possibilities throughout our organization where you can enhance your career, sharpen your talents and make an impact. Join our company and be part of an innovative team that’s First in Food.
Location Description
Michael Foods, Inc. located in Norwalk, Iowa is a southern suburb in the Des Moines, Iowa metropolitan area. We are known for knowing our neighbors and enjoying a great quality of life! Our location produces high quality precooked egg patties as well as various French Toast products.
Responsibilities
This opportunity if for Transitioning Service Members. For additional information beyond an application, please reach out to Michael Foods, Military Recruiting Program Manager, Lucas Nevins. [email protected]
Purpose:
- To provide an internship through the Skill Bridge program that allows transitioning Service Members an opportunity to learn the different skills and experiences required for a career in industrial maintenance. This Skill Bridge opportunity positions the participant with the opportunity for a Direct-Hire opportunity at the conclusion of the internship; barring the failure to meet expectations or it is determined that it is not the best fit for the transitioning service member.
Length of Training: No Less than 90 Days to No more than 180 Days
Hours: M-F, 8am-4pm
Detailed Job Description
- This position 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.
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.
Qualifications
This transition opportunity is for 90-180 days and open to any Maintenance related Job Codes, NECS, or Ratings.
Other facts
About Michael Foods Inc.
For over 100 years, the Michael Foods family of businesses has leveraged quality ingredients and innovative processes to offer the finest products and solutions to our customers and consumers. Today, Michael Foods is the nation’s largest processor of value-added eggs; producing and distributing value-added egg and refrigerated potato products to foodservice and food ingredient customers. Michael Foods has several industry leading brands within our portfolio including Papetti's® (value-added egg products), Simply Potatoes® (refrigerated potatoes), and Easy Eggs® (retail-ready egg offerings).
What you'll do
- The internship involves performing process and production maintenance throughout the facility, including equipment breakdowns and preventative maintenance. Participants will also utilize CMMS for maintenance functions and engage in continuous improvement activities.
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