Maintenance Technician

******* These positions are for our night shifts (N1 and N2) → the hours are 4:00pm to 4:00am EST on the scheduled days*******

This position is responsible for performing the work necessary to install, maintain, and repair equipment within the plant and for keeping all production ready.

• Conduct a daily check of the physical plant at the beginning of each shift
• Meet with Maintenance Supervisor to receive daily work orders and instructions
• Respond to maintenance calls to production lines and auxiliary equipment
• Provide mechanical repairs as needed or assist with outside contractors to complete
• Rig and install equipment to completion
• Prepare and install piping systems as directed
• Weld and fabricate to completed projects, repairs or installations
• Rebuild and repair used machinery for use in production
• Conduct various checks of equipment such as silos, chillers, tanks, air system and dryers, pumps, blowers, extruders, gear boxes, palletizing equipment, plant lighting, HVAC, security system, building and grounds
• Do all PM's as per schedule
• Routinely grease all bearings and couplings
• Maintain and refill all oil reservoirs as necessary
• Change filters as necessary or per schedule
• Routinely check all belts, chains and flywheels
• Complete PM paperwork on a timely basis
• Provide suggestions to improve operations within the department and production
• Keep electrical distribution centers, controls and power panels clean and in good working order
• Conduct monthly PM's of electric motors, panels and controls, repairing all as needed
• Troubleshoot and repair all electrical breakdowns, including motors, drives and PLC I/O
• Work with vendors and contractors as necessary to assist with production equipment repair
• Maintain all lighting throughout the inside of plant, offices and outside of plant
• Troubleshoot and repair PA system to ensure maximum coverage
• Maintain all heating and air conditioning to ensure efficient services
• Conduct PM's and complete associated paperwork on a timely basis
• Work with management to provide ideas for improvement throughout the plant
• Provide services to keep production lines running 95% of available production time each month
• Troubleshoot and repair basic mechanical machinery at an advanced level
• Understand and troubleshoot circuitry at an acceptable level
• Troubleshoot hydraulic and pneumatic machinery at an advanced level
• Troubleshoot and repair pneumatic conveying systems at an advanced level
• Troubleshoot and repair specialty machinery at an advanced level (needlers)
• Ability to weld with electric arc stick, Mig, and gas
• Read and interpret electrical schematics and mechanical prints
• Troubleshoot, install, and repair basic electrical components
• Perform pipe fitting and plumbing
• Ability to use machine tools (i.e., lathe, end mill, press) is preferred
• Ability to understand and troubleshoot HVAC equipment is preferred
• Ability to attend training as required
• Work overtime as needed
• All other duties as assigned

• High School Diploma or GED equivalency is required
• Technical Certificate from an accredited school in Industrial Maintenance is preferred

3-5 years relevant Industria