Maintenance Systems Technician III

Maintenance Systems Technician III

Location:

Groveport, OH, US

Employment Type:

Full-time Regular Hourly

Salary Range: $30.90 To $34.61 Annually

Reports To:

Maintenance Systems Supervisor

FLSA Status:
Hourly

Maintains, adjusts and repairs plant machinery to meet industry standards while ensuring compliance with all regulatory agencies including but not limited to USDA, OSHA, FDA, EPA, Local Government, independent auditors chosen by the company and the company’s own stated quality standards. Performs the above tasks in accordance with a journeyman’s skill level.

• Maintain complete maintenance records and PM schedules for all equipment and facilities.
• Recommend equipment modifications to improve the process, productivity and finished product quality.
• Analyze performance issues related to equipment. Tear down, inspect and replace components as needed.
• Troubleshoot all electrical and mechanical equipment to define root cause and repair in a timely manner.
• Install and maintain electrical control systems and solid state equipment.
• Modify electrical prototypes, parts, assemblies, and systems to correct functional deviations.
• Maintain spare parts inventory to minimize downtime and expense to the company.
• Design, measure, analyze, implement and control (DMAIC) mechanical process improvements.
• Practice continuous improvement concepts in all aspects of equipment and facility maintenance.
• Locate critical spares in the market for those items not in inventory.
• Implement factory recommended equipment maintenance schedules and develop schedules for areas where none exist.
• Repair downed equipment efficiently in a fast paced time critical environment.
• Train and coach associates on technical and procedural duties.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Maintain regular and predictable attendance.

This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

Associate’s Degree or Certificate from a college or technical trade school in Industrial Fabrication, Industrial Electrical, Machining or Millwright Program and at least five years of applicable industrial work experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

None.

• Strong mechanical and electrical troubleshooting skills.
• PLC knowledge preferred.
• Ability to read electrical diagrams.
• Ability to read machine drawings.
• Advanced understanding of Fluid mechanics (hydraulics & pneumatics).
• Experience in Mig and Tig welding (food grade welding knowledge a plus).
• Extensive experience with precision tools such as micrometers, Vernier & dial calipers, dial indicators, levels, gauge blocks.
• Experience with sheet metal fabrication preferred.
• Ability to work effectively in cold, hot, wet, high areas.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Require regular lift or move up to 50 pounds, frequently up to 100 pounds and occasionally push or pull more than 100 pounds.

Require use of hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. Frequently required to stand; walk and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. Occasionally required to sit; climb or balance.

Specific vision abilities: close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an associate encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Frequent exposure to cold, dirty and wet environmental conditions. Noise level usually loud.

This position requires training on Good Manufacturing Practices critical to the effective implementation of the Food Safety Plan and the maintenance of food safety, quality and process efficiency. Training is also required on how to identify food safety issues such as temperature control, cross-contamination, sanitation and cleanliness of the lines, etc., critical to the effective implementation of the Food Safety Plan and the maintenance of food safety, quality and process efficiency.