Maintenance Technician - Essentia

To assure the daily, safe, efficient and effective operations of all plant equipment, machinery, vehicles, and plant facilities as well as assigned tasks in accordance with established policies and procedures.

Education: High School Diploma, G.E.D. certification, or equivalent working experience required. Trade school or Associate's degree related to Industrial Maintenance preferred.

Experience: 2+ years in an industrial manufacturing setting required. Experience performing preventive maintenance checks on equipment required. Experience troubleshooting and repairing manufacturing equipment required. Valid driver's license required.

• Support continuous improvement in all aspects of production through performing all duties as assigned by Maintenance Supervisor and Plant Management.
• Examine, test, maintain and repair all physical plant machinery and equipment to assure safe and efficient operations.
• Inspect, maintain and repair cooling and heating systems.
• Repair and install pipes, fittings, fixtures and other plumbing duties as required.
• Maintain and repair pumps, valves and motors as required by management.
• Record and log maintenance repairs and inspections, including recording parts used on particular equipment in the Maintenance Management System.
• Provide input for proper retention of spare parts to keep the minimum inventory necessary to ensure uninterrupted operation of the plant while minimizing non‑working assets in inventory.
• Initiate work orders in the Maintenance Management System as needed and process work orders as assigned, incorporating and prioritizing needs according to overall effect on plant operations.
• Perform preventive maintenance tasks for plant machinery and equipment, the physical plant, utilities and grounds to assure the safe and efficient operation in accordance with state, federal, local regulations and company procedures.
• Construct and repair production facilities, including building, structural walls, floors, cabinets and fixtures.
• Follow good housekeeping practices for maintenance and production areas such as washing, cleaning and maintaining tools and other equipment.
• Assist in maintenance, improvements and safe conditions of facility and grounds by mowing and trimming grounds, snow and ice removal from company sidewalks and driveways, painting and sanitation tasks.
• Work integrally with all employees, customers and contractors.
• Interface with vendors, contractors, and engineering firms to provide project support with engineering and technical know‑how associated with capital project installations.
• Operate company vehicle, lifts, industrial trucks and non‑motorized pallet jacks as required.
• Assist in ensuring fundamental food safety and quality practices are maintained to achieve food safety and quality objectives and to support ongoing improvements of food safety programs.
• Actively participate in monthly safety meetings and perform safety audits.

• Must be at least 18 years of age due to nature of work (heavy machinery).
• Electrical knowledge ranging from 110 volts of power to 480 volts (3 phase).
• General and specific knowledge and abilities in welding of different alloys, including stainless steel; and equipment knowledge, including bearings, shaft, bolt, nut, wrench and belt sizes.
• Knowledge of organizational methods and the ability to manage multiple tasks/projects simultaneously.
• Sustained physical effort required to move through various work areas; directing, assisting, diagnosing and monitoring work performance.
• Must be able to distinguish if food safety violations or product quality issues occur and resolve immediately or, if unable to resolve immediately, contact appropriate plant management.
• Must understand and comply with Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) policies to assure that environment, health, and safety are first priority.
• Actively support key safety initiatives and assist the department as needed to improve EHS performance and results.
• Maintenance personnel directed by Maintenance Supervisor and/or plant management are responsible to assist with duties and tasks in the event of staff absences.
• Operate industrial equipment…