Maintenance Technician

CHATTANOOGA BAKERY, INC.

Job Title:  Maintenance Technician

Job Location:  Maintenance and Engineering Department

Reports To: Maintenance Manager

Scheduled Hours:     3^rd Shift:  11:00 pm – 7:00 am.  Schedule may vary depending on needs.

Job Description

I. Essential Functions:

• Maintain, repair, troubleshoot and upgrade of equipment and facility.
• Analyze equipment and operational problems for all equipment.
• Take corrective action to resolve mechanical / electrical and operational problems
• Responsible for making necessary correction and running adjustment for maximum production
• Assist with change-over of equipment, as necessary to produce different products
• Test equipment to ensure proper operation prior to starting
• Lubricate equipment and perform preventative maintenance checks as needed, and / or as requested
• Assist with checking product and finished packages for visual effects (i.e.: check wrappers, cartons and boxes to ensure machinery is sealing properly)
• Assist with clearing equipment jams (during production) and set aside product for inspection / rework
• Inspect all equipment / report findings to manager. Take appropriate action when problems are encountered
• Must have computer skills and knowledge to be able to work within a Computerized Maintenance Management System utilizing PM Work Orders, Task Work Orders and a bar code parts inventory system
• Identify safety issues / hazards, perform corrective action, notify manager
• Assist with installation of new equipment
• Test equipment after repair to assure no down-time when production comes on-line

II. Other Functions:

• Assist manager / supervisor with training new maintenance employees, when requested
• Operate forklift, scissor-jack, and other equipment as needed
• Assist with parts inventory; notify manager / clerk regarding needed parts / equipment / supplies, etc.
• Operate electrical tools and hand tools as necessary
• Perform light welding and fabrication as needed.
• Must be able to perform light electrical work including basic electrical trouble shooting with a volt/ohm meter and amp probe
• Notify manager regarding recurring equipment malfunctions and of corrective action taken
• Keep work areas clean to avoid hazards
• All other duties as assigned by supervisor / manager

III. Job Specifications:

 A. Experience

• At least three years of experience in a similar position
• Must be able to work with power-driven equipment and / or hand tools
• Plant electrical maintenance and troubleshooting experience helpful

 B. Education

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Three years or more of experience in a similar role is preferred
• Willing to continue education through utilizing internal and external resources

 C. Responsibility

• Responsible for performing all maintenance functions in the safest, most efficient and cost-effective manner possible.
• Must be flexible to work different shifts when required.
• Must be available to work extended hours and extended weeks and be available for short-notice and emergency call in.

 D. Complexity of Duties

• Must consistently exhibit sharp judgment and initiative
• Must be versatile in performing day-to-day functions
• Must be able to recognize when technical skills are needed

 E. Supervision Received

• Works primarily without supervision, but must work as a member of maintenance team
• Must be able to recognize need for supervision and request assistance when needed.

 F. Supervision Exercised

• Must be willing / able to assist in training other maintenance department employees

 G. Consequences of Error

• There is daily opportunity for error and down time if employee does not work safely and effectively
• Employee is expected to know how his / her work group operates and should be able to work toward solutions
• Error consequences could be minimal or catastrophic, depending upon the situation

 H. Working Conditions

• Able to work inside and outside in all-weather elements
• Must be willing to work in all types of temperature variances (extreme hot or cold)
• Work involves performing tasks in wet, dusty, close, or cramped areas, etc.

 I. Mental, Physical, and Visual Demands

• Position requires a high mental and visual effort
• Must be able to perform heavy maintenance work
• Some climbing, lifting, bending, standing, and exposure to weather is necessary
• Must exercise dexterity and safety when using hand tools

 J. Confidential Data

• Exposure to any confidential information is minimal
• Integrity and discretion are important due to knowledge required to operate machinery and equipment used to make products