Maintenance Technician

Job Title:

Manufacturing Maintenance Technician IIJob Type: Contract Job Duration: 6 months

Pay rate: $39.78/hr3rd shift (10pm - 6:30am) with potential for 2nd shift (2pm - 10:30pm)
Is there a possibility this assignment will be extended? Yes Is there a possibility this assignment will be converted to full time? Depends on worker's performance.

Candidate must join the onsite union if they are converted to full time.

Job Description:

This is a unionized facility, where senority drives shift assignments and scheduling. Must be flexible for work days and must be open to work a Saturday or Sunday.

• Ensures operation of electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic equipment by completing preventive maintenance requirements on electrical motors, pneumatic tools, conveyer systems, and production machines.
• Ability to follow diagrams, sketches, operations manuals, manufacturer's instructions, and engineering specifications.
• Ability to troubleshoot malfunctions of all varieties.
• Locates sources of problems by observing mechanical devices in operation.
• Removes defective parts by dismantling devices; using hand and power tools; and examining the form and texture of parts.
  
  - Determines changes in dimensional requirements of parts by inspecting used parts, using rules, calipers, micrometers, and other measuring instruments.
• Adjusts functional parts of devices and control instruments.
• Control downtime by informing production workers of routine preventive maintenance techniques and monitoring compliance. Fabricates repair parts by using machine shop tools and equipment.
• Maintains equipment, parts, and supplies inventories by checking stock to determine inventory level and anticipated need. Provides PMs on electrical and mechanical equipment and complete maintenance paperwork daily.
• Prepares daily set up of equipment.
• Maintains a safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations.
• Contributes to team efforts by accomplishing related results as needed.
• Comply with all GMP and other regulatory requirements as well as all company and site policies. Perform LOTO as required

• Candidates should have minimum 2 years manufacturing experience.
• Food manufacturing equipment experience is ideal.
• Frequently standing, walking, bending, climbing stairs.
• Ammonia and Boiler knowledge preferred but not required.
• Mechanical/Electrical and troubleshooting skills.
• Ability to lift 50lbs on a repetitive basis.
• Ability to read and understand prints.
• Basic working knowledge of PLC's.
• Basic ability to weld/machine/fabricate.
• Ability to use basic shop and power tools.
• Ability to work in noisy environments.
• Understanding of PM's (Preventative Maintenance) and ability to follow instructions.
• Experience in starting/stopping production machinery.
• Ability to adjust production machinery.
• Accurate document process forms, equipment downtime, and work orders.
• Previous forklift or powered equipment experience is preferred but not required.
• Prior maintenance experience in a high-speed manufacturing plant is preferred.