Maintenance Technician

Job Summary:

The Maintenance Technician is responsible for the installation, maintenance, and repair in support of production equipment and the facility. In this role, the technician will work with a variety of mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems and controls. Logical-thinking and troubleshooting skills are critical. This position is critical to the safe and efficient operation of the facility.

Essential Functions:

• Safety: Always ensure the complete physical safety of oneself and one?s co-workers without exception
• Assist the production team with efficient day starts and equipment performance through the day.
• Inspect machinery: Knowledge of machine equipment for proper performance and to detect faults and malfunctions. Diagnose malfunctions using testing equipment to determine the required repair.
• Perform machine repair and maintenance, possibly including corrections and alterations, to ensure it remains in a proper productive state.
• Assist with or perform the troubleshooting, repairs, and maintenance of electrical, mechanical, hydraulics, pneumatics, and plumbing systems.
• Perform general facility maintenance tasks as required.
• Determine material, equipment, and supplies needed for daily maintenance functions and ensure work orders are completed accurately, timely, and cost effectively.
• Ensure plant preventative maintenance programs are supported and maintained.
• Assist in maintaining chemical and repair parts inventory.

Qualifications, Education, Skills, and/or Experience Required

• Education/Training: High School education or equivalent preferred; additional mechanic training or trade school degree preferred.
• New graduates from tech programs encouraged to apply
• Minimum 1-year job-related experience.
• Basic understanding of electrical, mechanical, and hydraulic and other systems
• An understanding and history of following GMP and other related food manufacturing policies.
• Knowledge and utilization of Safety programs such as LOTO.
• Solid problem solving and decision-making skills
• Ability to work in a team environment on a variety of complex projects
• Good interpersonal, organizational, and analytical skills
• Well-developed written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to identify problems and react appropriately.
• Proficiency with a wide range of tools and applications.

Physical Requirements:

The physical and mental demands described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

• Manufacturing ? Work is performed in a manufacturing plant. While performing the duties of this job, the Team Member is occasionally required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; talk or hear; taste or smell.
• The Team Member will frequently have to walk and stand.
• The Team Member should have the ability to regularly lift up to 55lbs, and be able to push and pull up to 75lbs.
• Must be able to climb ladders and work at elevations above 4 feet

Working Environment:

• The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those a Team Member encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Team Members are occasionally exposed to risk of wet work conditions and exposed to cold temperatures. The Team Member is regularly exposed to work near moving mechanical parts.
• Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) ? Personal protective equipment is required depending on the job being performed, including protective eyewear, or face shields, hearing protection, hair and beard nets, uniforms and footwear. Additional equipment is required when working with chemicals, such as rubber gloves and use of chemical proof aprons as appropriate for the job being performed.