Maintenance Technician

Overview

Description summary:
Lead and perform routine maintenance and repairs to keep machines and mechanical equipment operating efficiently and in a safe manner. Perform mentoring and training of maintenance team. Coordinate with Plant Management to establish maintenance schedules on various machines to minimize downtime on production.

• Lead troubleshooting and corrective maintenance as the first level of escalation for lower-level technicians. Include inspecting, operating, or testing machinery or equipment to diagnose electrical and mechanical malfunctions.
• Dismantle and rebuild machinery, equipment and/or field devices to access and remove defective parts, using hoists, cranes, hand tools or power tools.
• Perform routine preventative and predictive maintenance, such as inspecting drives, motors, or belts, checking fluid levels, replacing filters or performing other preventive maintenance tasks.
• Lead the Preventive Maintenance (PdM) program, including performing repairs, verifying lower technician findings and repairs, and tracking pre- and post-repair performance changes to provide trend reports for site leadership.
• Utilize prints, repair manuals, wiring diagrams, and/or parts catalogs as necessary.
• Repair machines, equipment, or structures using tools such as hammers, hoists, saws, drills, wrenches, precision measuring instruments, or electronic testing devices.
• Maintain and troubleshoot relay logic and control field devices, including contractors, starters, limit switches, proximity sensors, photo eyes, VFDs, HMIs, interlock safety devices, and related components.
• Mentor junior technicians and peers by providing positive motivation and guidance to achieve departmental goals and by performing safety trainings.
• Review and complete work orders in a timely manner and perform necessary maintenance or repairs as needed.
• Follow Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) procedures at all times and ensure all Maintenance Personnel are following LOTO procedures.
• Maintain positive working relationships with all departments and sustain constant communication with Plant Management regarding any maintenance issues that may arise.
• Complete daily reports outlining maintenance or repairs conducted over the course of the shift.
• Participate in continued education and training in related multi-craft skills.
• Participate in root cause analysis events for local site.
• Comply with federal, state, and company policies, procedures, and regulations.
• Support safety, food quality and sanitation initiatives and policies.
• Follow Sugar Creek safety rules and procedures.
• Perform other duties and tasks as assigned.

• Education:
  
  High School Diploma or equivalent (GED); vocational training or associate degree with an electro-mechanical focus preferred.
• Experience:
  
  3+ years in maintenance with automated equipment preferred; 3+ years in maintenance with electrical and electronic responsibilities preferred; 3+ years in a food manufacturing setting preferred.
• Certification or Licensure:
  None.
• Abilities, Knowledge, and
  
  Skills:
  
  Knowledge of machines, diagnostic tools, and hand tools; ability to use and interpret their designs and repair requirements; ability to communicate complex information effectively; ability to lead troubleshooting for mechanical, controls, and electrical issues; basic computer skills (e.g., Microsoft Office); strict adherence to safety procedures; problem-solving and logical reasoning; ability to act as a subject matter expert on up to three site-level assets or industrial standard skills;
  
  ability to lead site improvement projects and perform IQ/OQ; operate industrial-size equipment safely; good hand dexterity; ability to work well in a team.
• Other:
  No unusual physical requirements; travel between plants may be required; work environment primarily in manufacturing facility with safety gear required (hard hat, safety glasses, hearing protection, steel-toe boots, etc.).

Disclaimer:
This description outlines the general nature and level of work performed. It is not an exhaustive list of duties and responsibilities. Sugar Creek Packing Co. reserves the right to amend and change responsibilities to meet business needs as necessary.