Maintenance Technician II

Maintenance Technician II

The Maintenance Technician 1 ensures all equipment is running smoothly through regular planned maintenance and repair of all types of manufacturing equipment. Will be called on to fix urgent issues as part of a team with other technicians, machine operators, and supervisors or independently. The employee works in a developing capacity with increased responsibility for performing a range of maintenance duties.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Follow Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs)
• Maintain a clean and safe work area
• Ensure operation of machinery and mechanical equipment by completing maintenance requirements on production, packaging, processing equipment, and facilities
• Immediately report any food safety and food quality related issues to management
• Perform preventative and predictive maintenance on facility machinery
• Assisting higher level technicians in troubleshooting and testing mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems using schematics and technical drawings
• Repair equipment, fixtures, systems, conveyors, and other equipment at facility as required
• Operate production-related equipment as required
• Work independently and with other team members to complete repairs safely and in a timely manner
• Complete required daily paperwork, document parts and material usage
• Complete work orders and preventative maintenance tasks on time, maintaining high quality standards
• Use a variety of hand and power tools, electric meters, and material handling equipment
• Communicate across shifts, departments, and management regarding any challenges and opportunities on the production lines
• Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications & Requirements:

• Regular and predictable attendance
• Ability to stand, walk, kneel and bend as required for the entire shift
• Ability to lift 50 pounds
• Willing to work flexible hours including overtime, weekends, and holidays
• Must provide own hand tools
• Basic experience with Microsoft Office
• Basic knowledge of Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS)
• Effective verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to troubleshoot
• Excellent attention to detail
• Ability to read blueprints and schematics
• Continuous improvement mindset
• Knowledge of sanitary pipes, fittings, and valves
• Knowledge of packaging and tape machines
• Knowledge of Fluid Power - pneumatic, hydraulic, pumps, valves
• Knowledge of Power Transmission – gear, Sprockets, Chains, Pullies
• Experience with the following technologies:
  Variable frequency drive (VFD), sensors: photo eyes, level, pressure, flow
• Beverage processing equipment: brewing, extraction, admix, filling: rotary fillers, bag filling, Form fill seal
• Manufacturing lines and changeovers: bottling, bags, pails, totes
• HVAC includes boilers, chillers and air compressors
• High school diploma or GED
• 2 years of experience in a food and beverage manufacturing maintenance environment

Physical Demands:

• Ability to work beyond regularly scheduled hours during peak periods or critical operations
• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods and regularly perform physical tasks such as pushing, pulling, lifting, climbing, bending, stooping, squatting, and using hands for detailed tasks
• Physically capable of performing tasks such as lifting, climbing, and using hand and power tools, including pallet jacks, scales, ladders, and standard material handling and cleaning equipment
• Capable of safely lifting up to 50 pounds frequently throughout the day; ability to handle heavier items with proper lifting equipment or team-assisted techniques to ensure safety
• Ability to work in a dynamic manufacturing environment that may include exposure to odors, dust, moderate noise levels, and fluctuations in temperature and ventilation
• Appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) must be worn at all times
• Ability to work in elevated positions, at up to 50 feet and using proper safety precautions
• Must be able to work in limited or cramped spaces and extend arms into machinery for inspection, cleaning, or maintenance tasks, while following all established safety protocols

Quality Statement:

Our Quality and Food Safety Management strategy is anchored by our food safety and quality culture…