Maintenance Technician

Position: MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN
Location: Swedesboro

Job Description:

JOB SUMMARY

Under general supervision, assist with the electrical/mechanical systems and equipment including inspections, repairs, installations, modifications, preventive maintenance, and documentation.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Perform technician skills including but not limited to mechanical, electrical, controls, troubleshooting, and repair of production equipment/machines

General Maintenance:

o Perform a variety of general maintenance functions in accordance with blueprints, layouts, schematics of circuits and controls, and written or verbal instructions. Determine the root cause of a breakdown and correct the problem

Preventative Maintenance:

o Responsible for preventive maintenance of production, equipment, facilities support equipment, and shop machinery

Work with other cross functional groups/departments in support of continuous improvement activities for productivity and yield enhancement

Perform safety inspections on all equipment to ensure safe operating conditions. Immediately report any unsafe conditions found

Ensure maintenance personnel follow all safety rules and processes and act as safety role model for maintenance team and company

Diagnose malfunctioning systems, etc., to locate the root cause of a breakdown and correct the problem

Ensure continuous improvement towards compliance with all local, state, and federal codes

Travel nationally as needed

Perform other duties as requested

Skills/

Experience:


MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTS

High School Diploma

Minimum of 1 to 3 years experience as an electrician and/or mechanic in a production or manufacturing environment

Excellent and proven ability to build and maintain cross functional relationships in team environment

Strong ability to be hands-on, work independently, and remain self-motivated with minimal direct supervision

Excellent interpersonal skills required to foster cooperation, teamwork, and to effectively communicate at all levels of the organization

Proactive in identifying and/or being a part of teams focusing on continuous improvement and cost reduction

Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Applications (e.g., Outlook, Word, Excel, etc.)

Demonstrated knowledge of equipment and manufacturing safety procedures (e.g., lock out/tag out, reading MSDS, incident response procedures, etc.)

Able to work extended hours and be flexible with working hours to accommodate business needs

Maintain a valid driver's license

Willing to travel

Ability to read and understand plans and blueprints a plus

WORKING CONDITIONS & DEMANDS

Fast paced cold and wet environment

Food facility requires food safe behavior

Mitigating issues and conflicts with employees/contractors

Standing, bending, kneeling, and crouching for prolonged periods of time

Stand for an 8-hour shift

Work in cold conditions from 38F to 50F

Make decisions in a high stress environment

Work with and around conveyors and other moving equipment

Work at heights

Able to lift 25 to 48 pounds to a minimum height of 36 inches

Operating heavy machinery

Lifting, pushing, pulling, and grasping while standing and kneeling

Able to perform the essential function of the job with or without accommodation