About this role
Overview
The Maintenance Technician is responsible for ensuring equipment reliability by repairing and maintaining a wide range of processing equipment across the plant. Shift hours are 6:00 pm - 6:00 am.
Job Responsibilities
- Ensure safety and food-safety by following all company, OSHA, and government rules and procedures including; Lock-out / Tag-out procedures, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP's), personal safety, and food safety/SQF Program standards;
- Effectively support the Preventative Maintenance (PM) program with a goal of continually reducing unscheduled downtime;
- Troubleshoot, diagnose, and develop sustainable solutions for issues with equipment to include; PLC controlled equipment, plant electrical, hydraulic/pneumatic, and mechanical systems including motors, instrumentation, distribution, and feed control systems;
- Complete all assigned work orders within the time allotted;
- Maintain complete records of work performed using software, work orders and detailed logs;
- Assist with equipment change overs and line startups, troubleshooting issues as needed;
- Identify required parts and maintain current inventories, and parts reorder lists;
- Act with a Continuous Improvement mindset seeking areas of opportunity for improvement and participating in cross-functional CI focused projects;
- Perform other required tasks as assigned.
Job Requirements
- Associates or Bachelor’ degree in related field (technical or vocational education) highly preferred but not required;
- Minimum of 3 years maintenance experience or 5 years related trade experience required;
- Six months or more of experience in the food processing/manufacturing preferred;
- Proficient in use of basic machine tools and hand tools;
- Proficient in use of basic electrical trouble-shooting equipment;
- Able to properly wire electric motors;
- Able to stick and MIG weld carbon and SS;
- Able to plasma and oxy acetylene cut material;
- Ability to read specifications and pay attention to detail;
- Ability to communicate effectively;
- Must provide own hand tools. Company will provide specialized tools.