Industrial Maintenance Technician

The Maintenance Technician  will be able to provide technical solutions to automation-related tasks including troubleshooting, determining root case, implementation of fix and documentation of solutions. Responsible for designing SOPs, installing, maintaining and troubleshooting automation equipment including logic controllers and HMI devices used in production equipment. Must have a broad range of knowledge and understanding of process machinery, electrical controls, as well as mechanical, pneumatic and hydraulic systems essential to plant and production related equipment. 

●  Assists in the procurement of parts and planning of repairs 

●  Leads complex projects, preventive maintenance activities and repairs across the facility 

●  Able to operate CMMS systems and demonstrate 100% functionality in order to complete work orders as well as log corrective maintenance issues in the system 

●  Effectively communicate with internal and/or external Technical Support, production personnel and other techs to identify problematic areas of concern, advance circuits and grounding, interpret diagrams, and test equipment 

●  Perform electrical repairs and troubleshoot for the following: PLC controls, AC&DC motor controls, solid state motor controls, advance circuits and grounds, interpret diagrams, and test equipment

●  Read schematics, drawings and manuals to establish facts and draw valid conclusions 

●  Must demonstrate an understanding of the company’s objectives including productivity, yields, food safety, quality, customer service and cost goals; daily work activities should support achieving those goals 

●  Oversee or perform daily inspections, emergency repairs, routine adjustments and follow periodic preventive maintenance schedule 

●  Maintain organized documentation and inspection records; be prepared for a facility audit of such records and related processes 

●  Model professional workplace conduct and adherence to company policies such as the GMP compliance, attendance, punctuality, efficient and productive work habits and good personal hygiene 

●  Provide support to Process Improvement (PI) projects and participate on safety teams 

●  Must possess proficient mechanical, electrical, hydraulic and pneumatic troubleshooting skills (logic and control circuits) and emergency repair skills; ability to identify and repair problematic issues concerning all equipment and machinery, including finding innovative solutions to recurrent problems 

●  Ability to use multimeter and other measurable instruments 

●  Knowledge of National Electrical Code 

●  Ability to work with single and three phase voltage 

●  Must be capable of reading/mechanical blueprints 

●  Capable of troubleshooting and making the repairs on AB PLC’s (programmable logic controllers) 

●  Ability to understand schematics, drawings, and manuals to establish facts and draw conclusions 

●  Ability to demonstrate math skills as part of the daily activities such as fractions, decimals, percentages and the metric system; efficient with ratios, metric system and formulas 

●  Adhering to Company policies, procedures, and directives regarding standards of workplace behavior in completing job duties and assignments. Must follow all Company Safety policies, as well as all GMP and FSQA regulations and all lock-out/tag-out requirements according to OSHA requirements. 

●  Food Processing Industry experience, but not a must 

NECESSARY  

●  3 years Industrial Controls experience 

●  High School Diploma or GED equivalency 

●  Experience in a manufacturing environment required 

●  Certificate in trade school or equivalent work experience related to a specific trade or general facilities and/or maintenance background 

●  Must be able to take direction as well as ownership of given tasks 

●  Working knowledge of Microsoft Office, Gmail, Basic Excel 

ABILITIES 

●  Ability to prioritize and manage multi-functional tasks 

●  Ability to work effectively under pressure, and against strict time constraints 

●  Ability to use standard powered and non-powered tools 

●  Ability to accurately assess mechanical and electrical problems, make recommendations, communicate effectively and resolve issues quickly 

●  Must be able to walk, bend, stand and reach for extended periods of time 

●  Must be able to lift 49 lbs.