Maintenance Technician

Overview: This position has the primary responsibility of having a strong knowledge of electrical systems while also being required to perform mechanical duties for ensuring the preventative maintenance, scheduled and unscheduled repairs of equipment on the production line and supporting systems including but not limited to PLC's, VFD's, motor controls and troubleshooting, and working with power up to and including 480 volts as well as repairing, adjustments, troubleshooting, preventative maintenance, and rebuilding of plant equipment to include: blending/packaging/warehouse equipment and systems such as conveyor systems, pneumatics, hydraulics ,and other support equipment while also supporting activities such as production changeovers working in a team based environment.

Responsibilities

· Works as a self-motivated individual with minimal supervision while functioning as a productive team member.

· Responsible for troubleshooting assets including Blending and Packaging equipment to include other plant support equipment in a fast-paced manufacturing facility to determine mechanical or electrical failure.

· Perform set-up, adjustment, timing, troubleshooting, replacement, and programming of electrical equipment using ladder logic, electrical prints and/or schematics.

· Maintain the equipment in the assigned area in reliable condition. Attend to breakdowns in a timely manner while continuously reducing downtime and waste.

· Dismantle, inspect, and rebuild electrical assemblies to ensure conformance to specifications or production requirements.

· As an electrician you will also perform mechanical duties such as calibrating, tuning, addressing problems, mechanical equipment repair and preventative maintenance inspections.

· Responsible for complex troubleshooting of industrial electrical and electronic systems on Blending and packaging equipment including PLCs, VFD's controllers, servo motors and HMIs

· Control systems utilizing low voltage, PLC programs, 24v systems inc. PID Loop, Instrument control loops such as 4-20Ma, 0-10 volts, 3-15psi etc.

· Analog instrumentation. 480v power distribution system. Central oil and water systems.

· Many material handling systems including control cabinets and servo drives.

· Support Packaging equipment utilizing PLCs and HMIs such as depalletizers, fillers, packers and palletizers, conveying systems etc.

· Support overall plant equipment utilizing PLCs and HMIs such as Blending systems, Filtering systems, Centrifuges, Pumps, Valves, Pneumatics, Heat exchangers etc.

· Must comply with NFPA 70e and NEC codes.

· Aerial lift use.

· Interpret prints of machine assemblies and wiring diagrams

· Responsible for enforcing and following safety and quality standards, good manufacturing practices (GMP's), Federal, State, and Local regulations, and adherence to job specifications.

· Ensure proper PPE is utilized, as well as forklift compliance is adhered to.

· Ensure equipment is performing as designed and provide high-level work in a craftmanship manner.

· Consistently developing work orders and PMs and contributing to support continuous improvement opportunities and initiatives to reduce expenses and improve the overall operation.

· Responsible for changeovers, general maintenance, and inspecting the production line for proper setup to ensure everything is set up correctly (processing system, detectors, injectors, coders, etc.).

· Troubleshoot, service, and repair facility and production equipment correctly and in a timely manner.

· Monitor and maintain equipment for proper operation and report issues to maintenance supervisor and on documentation and completing production as scheduled for the day.

· Completes maintenance schedules and work orders and makes utilization of all resources in alignment with plant priorities.

· Ability to troubleshoot packaging, conveying, and process equipment.

· Working knowledge of electrical and mechanical systems and components.

· Ability to understand and follow blueprints manufacturers documentation and manuals.

· Experience using CMMS programs.

· Ability to weld (TIG/MIG) and fabricate a plus.

Qualifications

· High school diploma or equivalent required.

· 5 years' previous maintenance machine repair experience required; with experience in Food and Beverage or high-speed continuous manufacturing industry. Journeyman electrical, Apprentice Certification required as well as experience with PLCs such as Allen Bradley, and HMI.

· Basic electrical circuitry knowledge

· Required to fully comply with Quality Management System Policies and Procedures and Food Safety Management requirements.

· Required to be forklift certified. before operating any company-owned forklift.

· Strong mechanical aptitude for pumps, gearboxes, and equipment systems.

· Must attain Food Safety Training (Qualified Individual)

· You have a flexible schedule and can work overtime and weekends as needed.

Physical Requirements
Ability to perform physical requirements of the job (prolonged physical exertions, including standing, reaching, bending, pushing, pulling, lifting, carrying, kneeling, and climbing) approximately 85% of the day and be able to lift up to 50 lbs.

• Ability to work in various conditions with exposure to extreme heat, cold, dust and fumes.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $40.00 - $45.00 per hour

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• Night shift

Work Location: In person

Salary : $40 - $45