Maintenance Technician - Food Plant

Job Description

Job Description

Benefits :

401(k)

Company parties

Dental insurance

Employee discounts

Health insurance

Opportunity for advancement

Training & development

Vision insurance

TITLE : MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN

The maintenance mechanic must have a passion for machines, equipment, and teaching others how they work. Ability to work autonomously to balance day-to-day needs and preventative maintenance activities. You will be a fundamental member of the manufacturing team, collaborating with operations, quality, and leadership.

• RESPONSIBILITIES include but are not limited to;
• Responsible for ensuring equipment is ready for production start-up in timely manner.
• Responsible for repairs on worn out or damaged equipment.
• Perform needed equipment modification and fabrication.
• Perform proper preventive maintenance on all equipment.
• Must have a good working knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and Good Sanitation Practices (GSP).
• Follow all safety rules and practices the plant.
• Must be able to work in a fast paced environment.
• Must be a team player and support production in anyway to achieve production goals.
• Must be able to work independently to complete assign projects and regular PM schedules.
• Must have good computer knowledge and able to create related document when needed.
• Perform work, speeds, and efficiencies at company standards.
• Develop and implement maintenance procedures for equipment.
• Develop and implement innovations to improve efficiency, safety, up-time and reduce maintenance costs.
• Will lubricate equipment with a thorough understanding of requirements for a variety of devices and applications.
• Perform welding and cutting of metals.
• Train personnel on autonomous maintenance and minor repairs and adjustments.
• Completes work orders and Preventive Maintenance (PM) documentation.
• Keep maintenance spaces (shop) and parts / equipment clean and organized.
• Maintain storeroom inventory (INV).
• Maintain equipment bill of material (BOM) as assigned.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as equipment manuals, safety rules, good manufacturing processes (GMP's) and general instructions.
• Effective communication skills are required (written and oral).
• Ability to work safely around / with automated and semi-automated machinery. performing all tasks in a safe manner, adhering to Company work rules.
• Performs housekeeping and cleaning duties, according to Company SOP's before equipment is put back into production.
• Perform all other work as required.
• Qualifications and Requirements;
• Minimum High school diploma or GED required.
• 3+ years of mechanical manufacturing experience required.
• 3+ years of maintenance experience required.
• Prior experience working in a food manufacturing facility required.
• Able to work with and around cleaning chemicals and perform all sanitation duties.
• Welding and metal fabrication knowledge and ability required (MIG and TIG).
• Must be able to read and comprehend mechanical drawings.
• Must be able to read and understand a multimeter.
• Strong knowledge of basic math skills is required.
• Ability to read, write and communicate effectively.
• Good understanding of GMP and food safety concepts.
• Must be able to comply with attendance policy.
• Must possess computer skills and have aptitude to work with computers.
• Able to work as part of a team.
• Must be able to work safely around food allergens, primarily tree nuts.
• Must be dependable, reliable and have good attendance.
• Have a good attendance record and be able to comply with attendance policy.

Physical Demands :

• Frequently required to stand and use hands to finger, handle, or feel.
• Occasionally required to reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; talk or hear and taste or smell.
• Able to routinely lift up to 50 pounds.
• Occasionally lift up to 100 pounds with assistance.

Hours are : Monday - Thursday 5 : 45am - 4 : 15pm, must be available to come in on some Fridays, on call.