Facilities Maintenance Technician I A shift

Key Responsibilities

• Provides emergency/unscheduled repairs of production equipment during production and performs scheduled maintenance repairs of production equipment during machine service.
• Performs maintenance inspections and repairs for the distribution facility as needed.
• Possesses the basic mechanical and technical skills to accomplish the required machine maintenance.
• Immediate repair of any facility equipment as needed.
• Prepares and sets up machinery for scheduled production runs.
• Performs mechanical skills including, but not limited to, mechanical, electrical, pneumatic and hydraulic troubleshooting and repair of production machines.
• Diagnose problems, replace or repair parts, test and make adjustments.
• Perform regular preventive maintenance on machines, equipment, and plant facilities.
• Perform a variety of plumbing maintenance and carpentry functions.
• Adhere strictly to all company safety policies and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for chemical handling.
• Aids in planned and unplanned downtime projects, shutdowns, and emergency work.
• Participates in internal and external audits or inspections
• Ensure product manufacturing runs smoothly without significant interruptions.
• Work closely with Regulatory Compliance regarding food safety.
• Reads and interprets equipment manuals and work orders to perform required maintenance and service.
• Comply with safety regulations and maintain clean and orderly work areas.
• Follow health and safety practices as they apply to area of work and the facility.
• Perform appropriate housekeeping tasks as needed

Qualifications

• Education: Technical degree preferred, High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Experience: At minimum, five years’ experience in food manufacturing.
• Other: Must have a good understanding of plant equipment and processes, Must have a strong background in facility warehouse maintenance, Must have good communication skills (written and verbal), Strong problem-solving and trouble-shooting skills, Self-motivated with a sense of urgency, May be required to complete additional testing, Should have proficient computer skills, Must be willing to work all shifts, Has a good understanding of all plant processes and maintenance programs.