Maintenance/Production Support Technician

Responsibilities:

• Reliable attendance is required; ability to adhere to assigned work schedule
• Maximize Quality Production with limited down time and waste
• Know and follow all Do’s and Don’ts and Company Policies in a positive upbeat manner
• Comply with FDA, GMP, OSHA and HACCP guidelines
• Complete paperwork accurately and in a timely manner
• Wear proper PPE per MSDS and OSHA
• Maintain a clean and organized work area
• Ability to recognize and correct food safety and quality issues
• Report any unsafe condition or property damage to supervisor immediately
• Ensure all safety precautions are taken prior to operating machines
• Always notify your supervisor before leaving work station
• Complete all daily, weekly, monthly, and periodic PMs as scheduled
• Communicate to operators, supervisors, and others through downtime logs, memos, etc.
• Complete work orders and/or assignments in a timely manner and document accordingly
• Demonstrate ownership of projects, changeovers, PMs through investigation, planning, performance, deadlines, and follow-up
• Monitor, test and maintain safety devices on production lines
• Complete Change-overs of equipment thoroughly and efficiently with minimum downtime and waste
• Maintain the shop in a clean, organized and efficient environment
• Track, repair, and/or maintain equipment tooling and maintenance tools
• Practice “Time is of the Essence” philosophy when performing changeovers, PMs and projects
• Prepare, order, track purchase orders to avoid downtime or rush deliveries
• Be proactive in machine and building repairs
• Follow all BOCA, OSHA and NEC guidelines when performing, repairing or installing equipment, building or tasks
• Train operators and/or other mechanics as needed
• Fill in for production as needed
• Stock and maintain spare parts inventories and report needs to supervisor
• Perform special projects as directed
• Seek additional instruction upon completion of tasks
• Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• Overall strong electro/mechanical background and knowledge
• Lift/pull/carry loads up to 70 pounds
• Knowledge of mechanical and electrical systems and a degree from an accredited technical school
• Knowledge of BOCA and NEC
• Fork lift experience preferred but not necessary
• Self-motivator and ability to work with little supervision
• Ability to work well in a team
• Good math and reading skills
• Basic PC and PLC skills, read/troubleshoot ladder logic
• Basic welding skills (mig/tig)
• Basic machining fundamentals
• Basic carpentry and pipefitting/plumbing skills
• Electrical skills in low voltage and up to 480V, fiber optics, motor controls, variable frequency controls, switching circuits
• Experience with servo-drives and motion controls