What are the responsibilities and job description for the Maintenance Technician position at Golding?
Title: Maintenance Technician
Summary: The Maintenance Technician is responsible for repairing and adjusting equipment as needed to ensure it operates according to manufacturer’s specifications and production requirements.
Primary Tasks/Responsibilities:
- Perform repairs on equipment as needed.
- Perform and document preventative maintenance tasks as necessary.
- Timely, effective troubleshooting.
- Demonstrate knowledge of minor electrical repairs and troubleshooting on motors, VFDs, PLCs, high and low voltage applications.
- Safely work inside electrical panels and understand the function of all components inside.
- Read and understand wiring schematics and machine manuals.
- Troubleshoot safety switches and safety circuitry.
- Welding, use of acetylene torch.
- Use of pneumatic controls.
- Perform work on hydraulic equipment.
- Perform regular maintenance on gear boxes and conveyors.
- Maintain a clean, sanitary, and safe work area.
- Follow all Good Manufacturing Practices and Standard Operating Procedures.
- Adhere to all safety and security policies and procedures.
- Follow all food safety and quality system requirements by committing to meet all pertinent regulatory, customer and Safe Quality Foods (SQF) requirements.
Qualifications:
- High School Diploma or GED required.
- 2 years experience as maintenance technician in a manufacturing environment required.
Other Skills and relevant considerations:
- Ability to work well with others in fast paced, dynamic environment.
- Ability to be respectful, approachable and team oriented while building strong working relationships and a positive work environment.
- Must be able to read, write, perform basic mathematical calculations, and accurately record data required.
- Must be willing to work weekends, holidays, and varying shifts, as required.
- Must be able to frequently stand, walk, kneel, reach, climb, pull, and bend with full range of body motion.
- Must be able to work independently and/or on a team in a fast-paced environment.
- Must be able to work in a wet and/or humid environment. Occasional exposure to fumes or airborne particles; toxic or caustic chemicals will occur. Exposure to nut allergens.
