Maintenance Technician

Reno

Contract Type:
Permanent

Remote/Hybrid/Onsite:
On-site

Req

Job Summary:

Supporting the Core Values of Passion, Teamwork and Excellence and under the direction of the Maintenance Supervisor, Operations Team Leader and/or general supervision, is responsible for safety, quality, and production by ensuring operation of machinery and mechanical equipment. This position is considered a "subject matter expert" and will support the team through process improvement, coaching, mentoring, and training. This position involves being able to troubleshoot, repair, and maintain a variety of mechanical production and facilities equipment ensuring maximum capacity and efficiency of plant operations and compliance with all safety requirements.

Job Duties:

• Ensure operation of machinery and mechanical equipment by completing preventive maintenance requirements on motors, pneumatic tools, conveyor systems, and production machines; following diagrams, sketches, operations manuals, manufacturer's instructions, and engineering specifications; troubleshooting malfunctions.
• Locate, analyze, and repair sources of problems by observing mechanical devices in operation; listening for problems; using precision measuring and testing instruments.
• Understand and operate production machines to safely produce a sound quality product and ensure overall equipment effectiveness in accordance with established standards and guidelines.
• Inspect manufactured product for faultiness and follow quality protocol when flaws are discovered. Inspecting output samples using industry-appropriate methods, such as comparing to standards, measuring dimensions, and examining functionality. Recording results by completing reports, summarizing re-works and wastes and inputting data into quality database.
• Make all necessary adjustments / repairs to equipment to maintain all safety, quality, and productivity goals.
• Perform daily / department Safety checks to ensure safe work habits exist and to correct hazards.
• Perform all required quality activities and related documentation to ensure meeting all customer expectations.
• Maintain and improve on all established Continuous Improvement/Operational Excellence activities and programs.
• Support all inventory management activities as assigned.
• General Forklift operation and material movements as assigned, including work on boom and scissor lifts.
• General Housekeeping and 5S of assigned areas.
• Coach, mentor, and train other team members towards problem resolution.
• Oversee all critical points of the process to ensure quality standards are met.
• Provide accurate reporting of safety, production, efficiency, quality, and potential problem areas to operate in an efficient and productive manner.
• Assist in trial runs, defective product isolating/sorting and machine breakdowns.
• Perform various jobs of responsibility on a rotational basis.
• Assist with new equipment installation and/or overhauls.
• May be required to work on plant projects.
• Be available for callouts in cases of emergencies and breakdowns.
• Maintain safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations.
• Work with others to make recommendations for process improvements.
• Forklift operations as required.
• Operate production lines and relieve personnel for breaks as required.
• Shall understand the BRC Food Safety Policy, GMP's, HACCP Principle and BRC Food Safety Standard.
• Other responsibilities as assigned.

Qualifications and Experience Requirements:

• High School Diploma or G.E.D.
• Associate Degree in an industrial mechanic concentration or equivalent technical certification preferred
• 2+ years of experience in a manufacturing setting required, as an industrial mechanic, with welding and fabricating experience.
• Strong written/verbal communication skills in English as a single business language.
• Computer skills at level that can support the ability to complete inventory-based transactions.
• Demonstratable adherence to the Core Values of Passion, Teamwork and Excellence.
• Adherence to the Code of Conduct.
• Familiarity with lean manufacturing practices, including experience in machine troubleshooting and maintenance, including preventive maintenance
• Strong Mechanical aptitude (written skills test & hands-on test required)
• Sound understanding of handling and using tools and measuring devices (aptitude test required)
• Experience in high volume manufacturing preferred
• Ability to lead a team, coach, train, mentor, and facilitate job tasks
• Ability to solve complex problems and review related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.
• Intermediate math skills with the ability to divide in all units of measurement, compute rate, ratio, and percent (aptitude test required)
• Must have the ability to quickly recognize and plan for changing work duties and events.
• Demonstrated ability to motivate people and maintain a safe, cohesive work environment
• Proficient computer skills
• Ability to work all shifts including 8 or 12- hour shifts, daylight, and off-shifts as well as weekends,…