About this role
Job Summary:
Maintain and repair plant machinery and all areas of local industrial facilities and warehouses.
Responsibilities:
- Maintain, diagnose and repair industrial production equipment to include (but not limited to) blenders, scaling systems, sifters, hammer and roller mills and vertical form filling machines.
- Correct, prevent, or repair facilities and machines by using various equipment, including but not limited to drill presses, grinders, saws, and hand tools.
- Troubleshoot and identify root cause and recommend improvements on a continuous basis.
- Performs basic maintenance and repairs of electrical systems consisting of 120v, 220v, 480v.
- Perform routine preventative maintenance (PMs) to ensure that machines continue to run smoothly, building systems operate efficiently, and the physical condition of the buildings are upkept.
- Performs work orders, improvements, and CM activities on production equipment and machinery to ensure equipment life and uptime, as well as quality production and reliability.
- Utilize iPad to access, interpret, respond, prioritize, complete, and close work orders.
- Monitor condition of equipment and plan preventive maintenance to reduce downtime.
- Clean, inspect, and charge forklifts regularly.
- Take ownership of safety processes; perform maintenance safety program audits (LOTO, Confined Space, Fall Protection, PPE, mobile equipment, etc.)
- Perform general maintenance as assigned within all local facilities.
- Assist in inventory control of maintenance parts and supplies
- Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
- High School Diploma/GED required
- 3 years experience in manufacturing environment maintaining and repairing production machinery required.
- Advanced knowledge of techniques used in conjunction with a variety of tools, machines and processes to complete maintenance and repair projects.
- Advanced general maintenance skills: painting, drywall, carpentry, etc.
- Ability to troubleshoot and repair basic hvac, mechanical and electrical systems in the production plant and facilities.
- Basic plumbing experience with PVC, copper, and metal pipe.
- Possess a high mechanical aptitude and be able to use various mechanical hand and power tools and equipment correctly and safely in the maintenance process.
- Possess a working knowledge of AC-DC motors and controls, metering, power distribution, electronics process control computers, welding, conduit, and schematics.
- Must be familiar with and routinely use all personal safety procedures and equipment related to the duties of this position, ensuring safety is a priority during all activities.
- Must have good oral and written communication skills.
- Must have basic computer skills and ability to use iPad and related software
- Must be able to stand and complete tasks for extended durations.
- Forklift certification preferred; Ability to operate equipment and obtain certification required.
- Must have attention to detail
- Push, pull, lift & carry heavy product such as equipment, bags and drums weighing up to 100lbs
- Walk long distances
- Ability to climb on and off a forklift occasionally
- Ability to work in confined spaces
- Able to extend arms with hands over the head or at shoulder height
- Hold, grasp, or turn with the use of hands
- Touch, pickup, and pinch with the use of fingers
- Kneel, stoop or bend downwards and forward
- Ascend or descend ladders and platforms
- Stand, work and walk at heights on platforms at least six feet or higher
- Express or exchange ideas by means of spoken word. Convey detailed instructions to others
- Able to hear, understand and distinguish speech and/or other sounds such as machinery alarms
- Near and far visual acuity required
- Work in an environment that is noisy, dusty and may contain spices with high heat intensity
- Withstand working in cold and hot temperatures for long periods of time
- Must be able to read and write English
- Able to work occasional overtime and weekends as needed