What are the responsibilities and job description for the Equipment Maintenance Specialist for Food Industry position at Mom's Meals, a PurFoods Company?
About Our Team
We are a family-operated business that values teamwork and collaboration. As a member of our team, you will have the opportunity to work with a diverse group of individuals who share your passion for delivering high-quality products and services.
Position Summary
This position is responsible for the maintenance and repair of various equipment used in our food manufacturing process. The successful candidate will have a strong background in mechanical maintenance and the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment.
Responsibilities
- Maintain and repair refrigeration equipment, including ammonia systems and boilers
- Perform preventive maintenance tasks to ensure optimal equipment performance
- Diagnose root cause of downtime or quality issues and make repairs to correct the issue
- Collaborate with production staff to facilitate scheduled changeovers and repairs
- Recommend and initiate changes to improve equipment operating performance
- Create and supply parts lists for repairs and backup, and suggest purchase items
- Maintain documents related to maintenance, tests, modifications, and repairs
- Train Machine Operators and others on proper set-up and adjustment of equipment
- Perform facilities maintenance, including general construction (light plumbing, electrical, and carpentry)
Requirements
- Minimum of 2 years relevant machine maintenance experience
- Experience working with gas fired equipment
- Electrical knowledge including 480V, 3 PH
- Knowledge/experience working with refrigeration, ammonia systems, heating, boilers, pneumatics, and/or PLCs highly desired
- Preventive maintenance skills
- Senior level Maintenance Techs need experience working with maintenance management system (CMMS) to coordinate and track preventive maintenance and perform asset management
- Demonstrated commitment to following Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) and other food safety rules
- Strong problem-solving skills
- Ability to work proactively and independently
Physical Requirements
- Frequently required to stand, communicate, and listen
- Occasionally required to walk, stoop, kneel or crouch
- Occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds
- Visual perception to perform job including peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus
- Able to perform repetitive movements
- Able to work in variable temperatures (cold/hot)
