Maintenance Technician

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot and repair complex mechanical, electrical, and instrumentation issues
• Independently and safely perform repairs and routine maintenance on production equipment
• Strictly follow all proper maintenance procedures, GMPs, and safety requirements
• Demonstrate a professional and positive attitude in all interactions, setting a standard of reliability and integrity for the team
• Complete assigned WO’s and PM’s by target date and with a high attention to detail
• Assist operators with operational duties or manual labor as needed
• Maintain a high standard for time management and productivity
• Determine parts needed for maintenance work and request the parts through the proper channels
• Clean and maintain plant areas as needed
• Daily maintenance checklist
• Perform handyman type jobs; e.g. plumbing, carpentry, painting, assembly, etc as needed
• Maintain documentation of work orders and maintenance activities
• Assist in monitoring and maintaining inventory of maintenance supplies and parts
• Learn new processes and maintenance activities as new equipment comes online
• Assist in the installation and setup of new equipment
• Work together with operators to ensure a high level of safety and quality while conducting maintenance activities during operations
• Participate in equipment modifications and upgrades as needed
• Attend daily shift change meetings and pass along information in MS Teams updates
• Maintain a high standard for cleanliness and sanitation for personal and company tools, maintenance shop, and inventory areas
• Assist contractors as needed
• Other duties as assigned

• High School diploma or GED. Associates degree or Technical Trade School training is preferred
• 1-2 years’ experience in an industrial/manufacturing environment. Food related experience is a plus
• Maintains a positive and solution focused attitude when addressing maintenance issues
• Knowledge and understanding of forklifts and personnel lifts
• Ability to make independent decisions concerning the return to service of production equipment
• Proficient in using a variety of hand tools, power tools, cutting tools, rigging, and diagnostic equipment
• Intermediate to advanced understanding of electrical & instrumentation systems, and mechanical systems e.g. pumps, gearboxes, conveyors, mixers, plumbing, hydraulics, and pneumatics
• Ability to read and interpret technical manuals and schematics
• Demonstrates strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team-oriented environment
• Ability to effectively communicate, perform basic to intermediate mathematical calculations, follow written and verbal instructions, and use a computer
• Ability to work overtime as required