Job Information
Post Holdings Inc. Pipefitter in Battle Creek, Michigan
Brand: Post Consumer Brands
Categories: Operations Production
Locations: Battle Creek, Michigan
Position Type: Regular Full-Time
Remote Eligible: No
Req ID: 19020
Job Description
Business Unit Overview
Headquartered in Lakeville, Minn., Post Consumer Brands, a business unit of Post Holdings, Inc., is dedicated to providing people and their pets with delicious food choices for every taste and budget. The company’s portfolio includes beloved brands such as Honey Bunches of Oats®, PEBBLES®, Grape-Nuts® and Malt-O-Meal® cereal, and Peter Pan® peanut butter, as well as Rachael Ray® Nutrish®, Kibbles ‘n Bits® and 9Lives® dog and cat food. As a company committed to high standards of quality and to our values, we are driven by one idea: To make lives better by making delicious food accessible for all. For more information about our brands, visit www.postconsumerbrands.com and follow us on LinkedIn for the latest news. Brand Post Consumer Brands recently acquired several iconic pet food brands, venturing into a new market while remaining true to our purpose to provide delicious and accessible food that our consumers love. We’re always searching the center store for the next exciting product to add to our portfolio, and right now, we’re growing and need passionate, driven individuals with diverse perspectives to help us reach greater heights. That’s where you come in. Join a team where your voice is not only heard but valued. Make a real impact on brands enjoyed by millions of people and their pets. At Post Consumer Brands, we take pride in our longstanding legacy of making one of every five breakfast cereals families eat daily. Today, we’re just as focused on our future as we expand our grocery business with different shelf-stable foods, including snacks and peanut butter. We are committed to providing accessible and delicious food for families, and we’re always searching the center store for the next exciting product to add to our portfolio. As we soar to new heights, we need creative, determined individuals from all walks of life to join our team, where your unique perspective and ideas are acknowledged and valued. Be a part of a company that empowers you to make a difference that’s evident on grocery store shelves and families’ tables across North America. Location Description Post Consumer Brands in Battle Creek, Mich., the cereal capital of the U.S., is the company's largest manufacturing plant and home to about 600 team members. When you join the team here, you'll be helping to produce some of the most iconic cereal brands, including Honey Bunches of Oats cereal, PEBBLES cereal, Grape-Nuts and Honeycomb cereal. The Battle Creek plant is also unique as it is home to the original barn where C.W. Post started the Postum cereal company in 1895. The Battle Creek team has deep community roots, supporting the city's Cereal Festival, local elementary schools, and hosting several on-site volunteer events throughout the year. Responsibilities $5000 Sign on Bonus (ask about details) The following description of duties and responsibilities are not inclusive of all duties to be performed by a Pipefitter working under this job description. The following description does not preclude others from performing duties that are the same as, or related to, these duties. The following description of duties and responsibilities does not entitle a Pipefitter Mechanic working under this job description rights to perform any of the following duties, as work performed by the pipefitter will be determined/assigned by the Pipefitter’s immediate supervisor and/or the Engineering Department. Equipment Maintenance – Provide the highest level of support possible to production facilities with an intent of achieving superior equipment effectiveness as related to process and process support equipment. Design and Engineering Support – Provide the highest level of support possible to Engineering and design resources. Help document and develop standards for: Installing equipment and components Selecting standard piping & pneumatic components across the site Trade safety Preventive and predictive maintenance Replacing obsolete or substandard components. Must have a thorough understanding and good working knowledge of pressure and mechanical codes as relates to vessels, piping, combustion, weights and measures. Installs, calibrates, repairs and services pneumatic, hydraulic, electrical and mechanical types of instruments, scales and control; including integrated controls and related systems. Must be able to obtain adjustments within the specified tolerances. Performs testing as required and directed. Maintains working knowledge of the proper and effective lubrication of valves, cylinders, gears, weights and interacting mechanical components. Identify necessary human and materials resources required to complete tasks. Develop a job plan for the work orders. Must obtain and apply an adequate working knowledge of the process and energy systems in the plant; must be able to correct malfunctions rapidly and without error or endangerment to production, people or quality of product. Instructs operating personnel as to proper care and operation of control equipment. As required, directs and leads other personnel assigned to the job, and provides assistance to engineers and technical personnel as directed. Repair and inspect any steam, gas, air, hydraulic, water process piping, drain piping, and equipment in the plant. Must be able to install rigging and hoisting for related equipment items. Provide training to others and help identify training needs. Reliability duties assigned to drive continuous improvement. Drive continuous improvement in all areas of responsibility. Attend RCA meetings as needed. Other duties as assigned. Qualifications Job Qualifications: Have the ability to perform all duties with a minimum amount of supervision. Have complete knowledge of, and perform all duties in compliance with, the most current revision of plant safety, sanitation and working rules. Have complete knowledge of and current Emergency Cardiovascular Care (ECC) certification for, Adult Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR), Automated External Defibrillator (AED) and First Aid (FA). To be considered current training must be successfully completed per requirements ECC guidelines. Have complete knowledge of appropriate application and utilization of personal protective equipment specific to the trade. Have complete knowledge of appropriate application, utilization and care of equipment and/or tools used in the trade. Have solid knowledge of, and proficiency in mathematical functions used in the trade. Use interpersonal skills to interact and work with others across the organization and in cross-functional teams. Have a strong knowledge of current technology, and desire to expand upon that knowledge as related to the trade. Willingness to participate in, or facilitate, trade related training as directed. Successful completion of High School education program or equivalent state certification. Successful Journeyman Apprenticeship or > 8000 hours documented in the field. Have a strong understanding of Computer Systems operating on a window platform.
Physical Requirements: The following physical demands are necessary for the Pipe fitter to perform daily duties. It would not be practical or feasible to eliminate these requirements. Shall be able to safely climb stairs, scaffolds and ladder steps. Shall be able to safely work from high surfaces. Shall be able to safely utilize proper fall protection equipment. Shall be able to safely lift up to 50 pounds while maintaining balance. Shall be able to safely crawl over and/or under equipment. Shall be able to safely perform job duties in extreme varying temperatures. Shall be able to safely and skillfully use trade related tools.
Post Holdings provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, status as a covered veteran and any other category protected under applicable federal, state, provincial and local laws.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)