What are the responsibilities and job description for the Maintenance Technician position at Moon Pie - Chattanooga Bakery?
CHATTANOOGA BAKERY, INC.
Job Title: Maintenance Technician
Job Location: Maintenance and Engineering Department
Reports To: Maintenance Manager
Scheduled Hours: 3rd Shift: 11:00 pm – 7:00 am. Schedule may vary depending on needs.
Job Description
I. Essential Functions:
- Maintain, repair, troubleshoot and upgrade of equipment and facility.
- Analyze equipment and operational problems for all equipment.
- Take corrective action to resolve mechanical / electrical and operational problems
- Responsible for making necessary correction and running adjustment for maximum production
- Assist with change-over of equipment, as necessary to produce different products
- Test equipment to ensure proper operation prior to starting
- Lubricate equipment and perform preventative maintenance checks as needed, and / or as requested
- Assist with checking product and finished packages for visual effects (i.e.: check wrappers, cartons and boxes to ensure machinery is sealing properly)
- Assist with clearing equipment jams (during production) and set aside product for inspection / rework
- Inspect all equipment / report findings to manager. Take appropriate action when problems are encountered
- Must have computer skills and knowledge to be able to work within a Computerized Maintenance Management System utilizing PM Work Orders, Task Work Orders and a bar code parts inventory system
- Identify safety issues / hazards, perform corrective action, notify manager
- Assist with installation of new equipment
- Test equipment after repair to assure no down-time when production comes on-line
II. Other Functions:
- Assist manager / supervisor with training new maintenance employees, when requested
- Operate forklift, scissor-jack, and other equipment as needed
- Assist with parts inventory; notify manager / clerk regarding needed parts / equipment / supplies, etc.
- Operate electrical tools and hand tools as necessary
- Perform light welding and fabrication as needed.
- Must be able to perform light electrical work including basic electrical trouble shooting with a volt/ohm meter and amp probe
- Notify manager regarding recurring equipment malfunctions and of corrective action taken
- Keep work areas clean to avoid hazards
- All other duties as assigned by supervisor / manager
III. Job Specifications:
A. Experience
- At least three years of experience in a similar position
- Must be able to work with power-driven equipment and / or hand tools
- Plant electrical maintenance and troubleshooting experience helpful
B. Education
- High school diploma or equivalent required
- Three years or more of experience in a similar role is preferred
- Willing to continue education through utilizing internal and external resources
C. Responsibility
- Responsible for performing all maintenance functions in the safest, most efficient and cost-effective manner possible.
- Must be flexible to work different shifts when required.
- Must be available to work extended hours and extended weeks and be available for short-notice and emergency call in.
D. Complexity of Duties
- Must consistently exhibit sharp judgment and initiative
- Must be versatile in performing day-to-day functions
- Must be able to recognize when technical skills are needed
E. Supervision Received
- Works primarily without supervision, but must work as a member of maintenance team
- Must be able to recognize need for supervision and request assistance when needed.
F. Supervision Exercised
- Must be willing / able to assist in training other maintenance department employees
G. Consequences of Error
- There is daily opportunity for error and down time if employee does not work safely and effectively
- Employee is expected to know how his / her work group operates and should be able to work toward solutions
- Error consequences could be minimal or catastrophic, depending upon the situation
H. Working Conditions
- Able to work inside and outside in all-weather elements
- Must be willing to work in all types of temperature variances (extreme hot or cold)
- Work involves performing tasks in wet, dusty, close, or cramped areas, etc.
I. Mental, Physical, and Visual Demands
- Position requires a high mental and visual effort
- Must be able to perform heavy maintenance work
- Some climbing, lifting, bending, standing, and exposure to weather is necessary
- Must exercise dexterity and safety when using hand tools
J. Confidential Data
- Exposure to any confidential information is minimal
- Integrity and discretion are important due to knowledge required to operate machinery and equipment used to make products
Experience
- At least three years of experience in a similar position
- Must be able to work with power-driven equipment and / or hand tools
- Plant electrical maintenance and troubleshooting experience helpful
B. Education
- High school diploma or equivalent required
- Three years or more of experience in a similar role is preferred
- Willing to continue education through utilizing internal and external resources
C. Responsibility
- Responsible for performing all maintenance functions in the safest, most efficient and cost-effective manner possible.
- Must be flexible to work different shifts when required.
- Must be available to work extended hours and extended weeks and be available for short-notice and emergency call in.
D. Complexity of Duties
- Must consistently exhibit sharp judgment and initiative
- Must be versatile in performing day-to-day functions
- Must be able to recognize when technical skills are needed
- Responsible for making necessary correction and running adjustment for maximum production
- Assist with change-over of equipment, as necessary to produce different products
- Test equipment to ensure proper operation prior to starting
- Lubricate equipment and perform preventative maintenance checks as needed, and / or as requested
- Assist with checking product and finished packages for visual effects (i.e.: check wrappers, cartons and boxes to ensure machinery is sealing properly)
- Assist with clearing equipment jams (during production) and set aside product for inspection / rework
- Inspect all equipment / report findings to manager. Take appropriate action when problems are encountered
- Must have computer skills and knowledge to be able to work within a Computerized Maintenance Management System utilizing PM Work Orders, Task Work Orders and a bar code parts inventory system
- Identify safety issues / hazards, perform corrective action, notify manager
- Assist with installation of new equipment
- Test equipment after repair to assure no down-time when production comes on-line