fairlife, LLC is a Chicago-based nutrition company that creates great-tasting, nutrition-rich and dairy products to nourish consumers.
With over $3B in annual retail sales, fairlife's portfolio of delicious, lactose-free, real dairy products includes: fairlife ultra-filtered milk; Core Power High Protein Shakes, a sports nutrition drink to support post-workout recovery; fairlife nutrition plan, a nutrition shake to support the journey to better health.
A wholly owned subsidiary of The Coca-Cola company, fairlife, LLC has been recognized by both Fast Company and Nielsen for its industry leading innovation.
To learn more about fairlife and its complete line of products, please visit fairlife.com.
job purpose:The Engineering Technician serves as a lead technical expert for specified piece(s) of equipment. They own equipment reliability through the review, planning, and execution of reliability projects and initiatives. The Engineering Technician works alongside the maintenance team to provide training, advanced troubleshooting, and equipment breakdown support.
responsibilities:
Serve as a lead technical expert for specified piece(s) of equipment including, Separators, Homogenizers, Mixers, Pumps / Valves, Heat Exchangers
Provide technical guidance, advanced troubleshooting, and breakdown support to maintenance technicians.
Manage all aspects of equipment reliability:
Review and monitor equipment efficiency and downtime trends.
Recommend and engineer solutions to improve equipment.
Manage and implement improvement projects.
Communicate issues and recommendations for corrective actions to maintenance and operations teams.
Coordinate and complete annual rebuilds.
Demonstrate and train technicians on maintenance and overhaul procedures
Point of contact for all OEM needs including troubleshooting, modifications, and upgrades.
Create and maintain equipment documentation such as, technical procedures and work guides, work orders and spare parts, prints and schematics.
skills/qualifications required:
Expert in the mechanical function, rebuild, and maintenance of dairy centrifugal separators, homogenizers, and heat exchangers.
Extensive hands-on mechanical experience and working knowledge of liquid processing equipment and components.
Professional, positive, organized, and ability to collaborate with others.
Previous experience as a technician or equivalent. Including ability to fully operate equipment in area of responsibility.
Ability to train and build technical abilities of others.
Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot using advanced tools (PLC Logic, Trends, Historian, etc.)
Advanced mechanical aptitude: relied on for troubleshooting, PMs, and equipment rebuilds.
Completion of advanced training classes (OEM training, Skilled Trades, Electrical/PLC training, SolidWorks, Project Management, etc.)
Ability to read and interpret schematics (P&ID, Electrical, and Mechanical)
Proven solution and project executer; including management of outside vendors, coordinating with OEMs, and sourcing of parts/equipment.
Ability to handle ambiguity and work in a fast paced, entrepreneurial environment.
High school diploma or college degree (preferred).
food safety requirements:
Notify supervision of any repairs or adjustments that are required that may affect product quality or food safety.
Understand, observe, and comply with the handling and usage of the color-coded container policy while in the Production Areas.
Perform all duties necessary to meet Company, Customer and/or Government requirements/standards as prioritized by the Company.
Ability to initiate action to prevent the occurrence of nonconformities relating to Food Safety and the Quality of the product, processes, quality system, or safety system.
Identify and record any problems relating to Food Safety and the Quality of the ingredients, processes, quality system, or safety system.
Control further processing or delivery of nonconforming product in terms of Food Safety and Quality issues until the deficiency or unsatisfactory condition has been corrected.
In the event of absence, another employee with the same skill level will assume the duties and responsibilities as required.
how fairlife nourishes you:
At fairlife, we believe in better - and that includes how we support our people. We offer a comprehensive suite of benefits and wellbeing resources designed to support you physically, emotionally, socially, and financially, both in and out of work.
Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, effective day one!
Supplemental health plans (hospital indemnity, accident, and critical illness insurance)
Paid Time Off to recharge and support work-life balance
Paid parental leave & adoption assistance (up to $10,000)
Parental support & family care benefits, including childcare resources and lactation support
401(k) to support retirement planning with up to 9% in employer match
Wellness reimbursement (up to $500 for qualified wellbeing expenses)
Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for emotional wellbeing and work-life support
Company-paid life insurance and short-term... For full info follow application link.
fairlife, LLC is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. All qualified applicants and employees will be given equal opportunity. Selection decisions are based on job-related factors.
In addition to its nondiscrimination commitment, the Company will also provide reasonable accommodation of qualified individuals with known disabilities unless doing so would impose an undue hardship on the Company. If you have a disability and would like to request accommodation in order to apply for a position with us, please email [email protected].
