Title:  Maintenance Associate

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Job Title: Maintenance Specialist

Location: Danville, Virginia 

Contract Type: Permanent

Maintenance Specialist

What is this role about?

The individual will assist maintenance specialist technicians with preventative and corrective maintenance on processing equipment throughout the run and off seasons, reporting to the Maintenance Manager. Responsibilities include supporting mechanical or electrical issues to ensure safe and efficient machinery operation, maintaining tools and work areas, and completing equipment maintenance checklists. The role requires teamwork, respect, adherence to safety regulations, and proper use of resources to develop skills and share information.

Responsibilities

• Consult with Maintenance Supervisor on assignment of task, and provide hands on support for mechanical or electrical issues preventative and corrective. Submit Maintenance Work-orders in SAP Maintenance tracking system, verify when work order task assigned have been fulfilled (document hrs. parts and corrective action).
• Be proactive to provide mechanical or electrical support to processing supervisors at the time of production in the event of breakdown requiring emergency corrective actions to ensure the resumption of the flow of product in a timely manner.
• Assume accountable for assigned task and ensure they are completed in a timely, professional and safe manner, eliminating possibility of downtime or requiring rework of task. Provide feedback to managers concerning improvements to reduce downtime or equipment failure while helping to reduce cost and improve the overall efficiency of the processing facility.
• Strive to be a dedicated team member working in collaboration with Maintenance, Processing, Quality and EHS teams to ensure processing equipment is functioning at optimum mechanical efficiency to support the  achievement of meeting customer targets.
• Align with all EHS standards i.e. labor safety, fire protection, environmental and hygienic company rules, equipment safety, etc. Ensure the usage of the correct PPE when completing assigned task, equipment safety guarding is reinstalled after completion of work, the correct tools are being used to complete task, tools are clean, properly stored and inspected before and after usage to verify safety compliance.
• Monitor colleagues, contractors, visitors working at processing facility and provide feedback to the individual or a manager when unsafe actions are being performed, proper PPE is not being used or additional safety measures need to be investigated. 

Requirements

• Mechanical or electrical associate degree. High School Diploma or equivalent experience with 5 years of mechanical or electrical hands on experience in an industrial environment.
• Mechanical/electrician experience in a manufacturing environment is preferred. New professionals to work force with mechanical or electrical degree will be considered.
• Possess strong communication and writing skills in English for effectively interacting with individuals.
• Self-Motivated, ability to work in a team environment. Perficient computer skills, open minded.

Benefits - What we offer:

Enjoy a competitive salary commensurate with the experience and responsibility requirements.

Excellent employee environment with a competitive benefits package including:

• Annual Merit Increase.

• Healthcare.

• Dental + Vision .

• Voluntary benefits.

• Paid Time Off.

• Paid family leave benefit.

• 401k Plan + Company Contributions.

• Life Insurance.

• Disability.

Please note that VISA Sponsorship is not available.

Located in the beautiful city of Danville, VA, USA, this position offers a phenomenal work environment and the opportunity to work with a team that consistently demonstrates strong work behaviors. At JTI, we believe in promoting a culture of inclusion and collaboration, where every employee's unique perspective and ideas are valued and respected.

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Next Steps:

After applying, if selected, please anticipate the following within 1-3 weeks of the job posting closure: Phone screening with TA > Assessment tests > Interviews > Offer. Each step is eliminatory and may vary by role type.

At JTI, we strive to create a diverse and inclusive work environment. As an equal-opportunity employer, we welcome applicants from all backgrounds. We are committed to providing reasonable adjustments to applicants with special needs. If you require any accommodations, please let the Talent Advisor know during the selection process.