Maintenance Technician

Overview

2nd and 3rd shift Industrial Maintenance Technician - for Food Manufacturer

We are looking for experienced technicians—great pay, overtime opportunities, and the ability to work for one of the area s most recognized and long-standing employers! Every role in our technician s group comes with a great pay rate, full benefits, full retirement, and many other benefits! The Company is seeking qualified individuals to fill vacancies within its plant maintenance department. There are limited numbers of these positions and once they are filled, this opportunity is gone!

Maintains production and quality by ensuring the operation of machinery and mechanical equipment.

• Job Duties:
  
  Ensures operation of machinery and mechanical equipment by completing preventive maintenance requirements on motors, pneumatics, conveyor systems, and production machines; following diagrams, operations manuals, manufacturer s instructions, and engineering specifications; troubleshooting malfunctions.
• Locates sources of problems by observing mechanical devices in operation; listening for problems; using precision measuring and testing instruments. Makes repairs as needed.
• Adjusts functional parts of devices and control instruments by using hand tools, levels, plumb bobs, and straightedges.
• Controls downtime by informing production workers of routine preventive maintenance techniques; monitoring compliance.
• Fabricates repair parts by using machine shop instrumentation and equipment.
• Provides mechanical maintenance information by answering questions and requests.
• Prepares mechanical maintenance reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing information and trends.
• Maintains continuity among work teams by documenting and communicating actions, irregularities, and continuing needs.
• Maintains safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations.
• Able to read electrical schematics and troubleshoot 110 VAC, 240/480 VAC 3 phase.
• Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.
• Requirements:
  Must be able to work various shifts, including weekends.
• Must have basic math and communication skills and knowledge to accomplish required paperwork, and read technical manuals, instructions, safety and warning signs, etc.
• Must have knowledge and ability to safely and proficiently use a variety of hand and power tools, as well as diagnostic equipment.
• Should be skilled at operating welding/brazing equipment, lathes, milling machines and other shop equipment.
• Must have ability to routinely and frequently stoop, bend, reach, climb ladder/scaffolds, often required to work in tight, cramped spaces.
• Must have good hand-eye coordination and possess motor skills enabling mobility and quick reflexes, as well as dexterity in ceiling height areas.
• Must have visual/hearing ability sufficient to recognize or detect equipment malfunctions and warning devices/signs.