1st Shift Maintenance Technician - Food Manufacturing

Description :

Scope / Purpose of the Position

The Maintenance technician is responsible for ensuring the proper functioning of the production equipment by using quick in-depth troubleshooting and preventive maintenance while maintaining the highest safety, quality, GMP standards.

Major Responsibilities and Essential Functions

Properly troubleshoot and repair all facilities and production equipment on site

Make all necessary machinery and equipment adjustments

Perform all tasks and duties necessary for efficient start-ups, daily operation, change-over, and shut-downs

Participate or complete the installation and training on new machinery

Perform preventative and repair equipment on production equipment, heating and cooling systems, ingredients handling systems and plumbing systems;

also, office and plant facilities

Utilize the CMMS (Manager Plus) system for creating, updating, and completing work orders

Start machines and equipment to test operation during and following repair

Record preventative maintenance tasks and work orders in a timely manner

Complete work orders as required and respond to all maintenance calls in a timely manner

Work with other departments on root cause analysis and continuous improvement initiatives to help drive efficiency and yield

Work directly with machine operators and production supervisors to resolve mechanical issues that arise during shifts / production

Identify and communicate any additional preventative maintenance required on machinery as needed

Inventory spare parts and report usage; assist in determining min / max amounts, report parts needed to be ordered / re-order to Maintenance Inventory Specialist

Maintain neat and orderly work area and properly maintain tools

Performing sanitary welding on equipment and food processing piping when trained to do so

Adhere to safety policies and procedures and all OSHA requirements

Adhere to Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs)

Assist in training production operators on proper equipment operation

Prepares maintenance reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing information and trends

Learn or can read and interpret electrical schematics to properly troubleshoot equipment

Back-Up

The Maintenance Supervisor is the backup when the Maintenance Technician is absent.Requirements : Job Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent

Experience with industrial electricity, automation control, and mechanical repairs required

Electrical and Mechanical technology certification a pus or 2-3 years of industrial maintenance work experience in lieu of certification in a packaging or manufacturing environment.

Experience in food processing industry is a plus

Proficient with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and Power Point) to look up part location / availability on computer using CMMS platforms

Excellent interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills

Ability to communicate with production operators and other maintenance technicians to be able to explain mechanical processes and root causes

Ability to lift 50 pounds repeatedly using proper lifting techniques

Good problem-solving skills and result-oriented

Ability to lead by example using Personal Protective Equipment, abide to assigned work schedule, etc.

Ability to work in extreme temperatures, and around machinery, and chemicals

Ability to work in a team environment, assisting your teammates when needed

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