Industrial Maintenance

INDUSTRIAL MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN

Purpose/ Scope of Position

Industrial Maintenance Technicians are responsible for the timely repair and preventative maintenance of plant equipment including, but not limited to metal detectors, case erectors/closers, sealers, pasteurizers, motors and VFD’s and troubleshooting instrumentation and programming plant wide. Should have ability to diagnose and repair both electric and mechanical issues.

Responsibilities/Duties (inclusive of but not limited to):

• Perform regular preventive maintenance on machines, equipment, and plant facilities.
• Use a variety of hand and power tools, electric meters, and material handling equipment in performing duties.
• Detect faulty operations, defective material, and report those and any unusual situations to proper supervision.
• Comply with safety regulations and maintain clean and orderly work areas.
• Perform simple machinist duties and responsibilities.
• Perform mechanic skills including, but not limited to, mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, troubleshooting and repair of production machines.
• Read and interpret equipment manuals and work orders to perform required maintenance and service.
• Reconfigures, installs, positions, and remounts (e.g. furniture, wall panels, work surfaces, storage bins, lighting, file cabinets, etc.)
• Prepares the surfaces and paints various structures and equipment (e.g. walls, refrigerator, evaporative coolers, floors, roofs, doors, restroom facilities, etc.)
• Serve as a technical resource providing guidance and assistance to Operations personnel.
• Address symptoms and diagnose root cause of equipment problems and work to solve these issues.
• Follow instructions through standard work orders and perform routine and repetitious tasks completely/accurately.
• Respond to maintenance calls and work orders promptly with a teaching mentality and positive attitude.
• Perform the installation of the plant equipment and all their components.
• Demonstrate a working knowledge of Mpulse maintenance planning program.
• Technicians must follow all established safety, GMP`s, environmental standards and adhere to all plant technical standards.
• Technicians must also comply with all federal, state, local and company regulations including, OSHA, FDA, EPA and SQF.
• Sees that company tools and equipment are maintained properly.
• Acts as an effective communication channel between management and maintenance.
• Demonstrates aptitude of performing preventative maintenance, installation, or repair of the following equipment: o HTST o Separators o Butter Churn o Packaging Equipment o Evaporator o Dryer o Pumps/Valves o Tanks and agitators
• Perform duties while maintaining a sanitary work environment.
• All other duties as assigned.

Physical Demands

While performing the essential functions of this job the employee is required to:

• Continuously (76%-100%) Talks, stands, walks, bends, goes up and down stairs.
• Frequently (51%-75%) Uses hands and fingers to handle or feel.
• Occasionally (25%-50%) lifts 26 to 100lbs.
• Occasionally (25%-50%) balances, stoops, kneels, or crawls.

Work Environment

This job takes place in a plant environment and in the outdoor elements year-round. While

performing the essential functions of this job exposure to the following elements occurs:

• Frequently (51% to75%) wet and slippery floors.
• Frequently (25% to 50%) dry flat plant floors.
• Occasionally (10% to 25%) work in high place on lifts or ladders, work with chemicals.
• Rarely (1% to 10%) work in outdoor weather conditions, extreme cold or heat.

Personal Protective Equipment Needed

The use of PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT as follows:

• When working indoors: need to wear plant captive clothing, hearing protection, safety glasses and slip resistant work shoes during your regular job in all areas of the plant.
• When working outdoors: need to wear outdoor clothing or coveralls and protective foot gear to cover plant captive clothing.
• When working with chemicals you will need to wear safety goggles, face shield, rubber gloves and a chemical – resistant apron.

Job Hazard Assessment

The following are hazards that the employee may come in contact with while performing his/her job duties:

• The employee may work in a wet, dry, hot cool, cold, humid bright areas and/or conditions.
• The employee may be working on lifts and ladders at heights with protection.
• While performing light maintenance the employee may be exposed to sharp objects, hot objects, fumes from paint and supplies.

Specific Knowledge, Skills, Licenses, Certification, Etc.

• Working knowledge of testing equipment including digital test meters, insulation test meggers, power supply, and 4 to 20 ma source meters.
• Demonstrated strong computer background, including PC hardware, and familiarity with

MS Word, Excel, Power Point, and Windows.

• Ability to read and understand schematics, utilize PC and PLC for diagnostics and troubleshooting.
• Experience working with AC/DC voltages ranging from 5 to 600 volts.
• Knowledge and experience with Instrumentation, Motor and Process Controls (Pneumatic and Hydraulic systems).
• Must possess tangible experience in troubleshooting mechanical / electrical breakdowns in manufacturing production equipment.

Education/Training

• 1-3 years of experience in a food production / manufacturing environment operating, repairing and/or troubleshooting issues on filling, packaging and other processing equipment. Previous dairy, food and beverage industry experience preferred.
• Previous experience in a combination of the following systems: Pumps, Valves, Mechanical Drives, Lubrication, Fasteners, Piping, Proper Tool Use, Motors and other basic mechanical systems and processes.
• Technical Trade school certification, military applicable certifications, vocational training preferred

Skills

• Ability to learn all department equipment per published/current process specifications.
• Ability to read mechanical and electrical drawings and schematics
• Able to use Technical Manuals and precision measurement tools.
• Must be able to perform routine machine adjustments.
• Ability to learn new concepts and be an active member of operating the department.
• Willing to work with others, collaborating and compromising where necessary; promptly share relevant information with others.
• Open to changing situations and is willing to perform all tasks when and where assigned.
• Reliable, responsible, and dependable, and fulfilling obligations.
• Pleasant with others on the job and displaying a good-natured, cooperative attitude.
• Careful about detail and thorough in completing work tasks.
• Creativity and alternative thinking to develop new ideas for and answers to work-related problems.
• Ability to meet or exceed the company’s attendance and punctuality standards.
• Ability to understand and follow directions as given.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Efficiency and time management skills.
• Ability to work under pressure.
• Ability to use common hand tools.
• At times, work a flexible schedule as needed: Including nights, weekends, and holidays.

Salary

• DOE

Benefits

• Excellent benefit package available: 401k, medical, dental, vision, disability, life insurance, vacation, PTO, and holiday pay, subject to applicable eligibility and waiting periods.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $29.25 - $33.00 per hour

Expected hours: 36 – 50 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 12 hour shift
• Night shift
• Rotating weekends

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

• Industrial maintenance: 1 year (Required)

Shift availability:

• Night Shift (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $29 - $33