Electro-Mechanical Maintenance Technician

Job Description

Job Description

Electro-Mechanical Maintenance Technician

Description

Alamance Foods, Inc. is looking for a skilled maintenance technician to perform day-to-day maintenance responsibilities for 3 manufacturing plants in the Burlington area.

Alamance Foods is a food and beverage manufacturer, with 3 Aerosol whipped cream production lines, 5 Freezer pops production lines, Gallon water packaging and a small beverage manufacturing line.

Looking for a long-term employee with experience in electrical, mechanical, PLC’s troubleshooting and repair, high voltage experience, blueprint reading.

Responsibilities

• Electro-Mechanical troubleshooting, repair and maintenance.
• Preventive maintenance on production machines.
• Document maintenance and procedures. Maintain a daily log.
• Maintains involvement with operations of the plant processing equipment and scale systems.
• Demonstrates strong safety leadership skills and follows safe work practices.
• Follows food safety and good manufacturing practices.
• Works as part of a team to plan and conduct equipment repairs.
• Receives work order / request, reviews to determine tools, equipment, time, manpower, parts, and supplies needed.
• Read blueprints, schematics (including electrical), wiring diagrams, technical manuals, etc.
• Observe equipment or machinery while in operation to detect malfunctions.
• Perform other duties, as assigned.
• Report to Shift Maintenance Supervisor regarding recurring issues and potentially propose solutions for the same.

Requirements

High school diploma or general education degree (GED) and 1+ years of related experience and / or training in an industrial mechanical maintenance or food manufacturing environment;

or 4 years’ direct experience in an industrial mechanical maintenance or food manufacturing maintenance environment, required.

• Strong knowledge of AC / DC motors, controls, sensors, pneumatics, hydraulics, mechanical systems, and troubleshooting. (Required)
• Knowledge of programmable logic / automation controllers, human-machine interfaces, hardware, I / O cards, sensors and other electrical components. (Required)
• Basic computer skills and the ability to work independently are also required for this position.

Work Environment and Physical demands

• The plant environment will include wet or humid conditions (non-weather related), extreme cold and heat (non-weather related), working near moving mechanical parts, exposure to fumes or airborne particles, and chemicals.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate but can be loud when in the production area.
• Occasionally lift and / or move up to 75 pounds.
• Regularly lift and / or move up to 50 pounds utilizing the buddy system or specifically designed lifting devices.

Benefits

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off.
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance
• Vision insurance

Salary : $24.00-32.00 hourly. EOY Bonus available.

Work schedule : 2nd (2 : 30pm-11pm) and 3rd (10 : 30pm- 7am) shift positions available.

Second shift 2 : 30 pm-11 : 00 pm

Third shift 10 : 30 pm- 7 : 00 am