Food Processing Maintenance Technician

About the role

The Food Processing Maintenance Technician will be responsible for the day-to-day maintenance of infrastructure and equipment that produces canned coffee products. They will actively participate in efficient maintenance and changeover of equipment that supports the conversion of raw materials to finished goods. This role requires maintaining operating knowledge of all equipment and processing, including updates to equipment or processes.

Responsibilities

• Regular worksite attendance
• Provide emergency/unscheduled repairs of equipment
• Perform scheduled and preventative maintenance of equipment
• Perform mechanical skills including but not limited to mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic troubleshooting
• Repair and maintain machinery and equipment such as motors, pneumatic tools, and conveyor systems
• Read and interpret equipment manuals for daily, weekly, monthly, and annual maintenance
• Perform service and maintain auxiliary equipment such as chillers, heaters, dryers, grinders, and conveyors

Requirements

• Expert attention to detail
• A strong background in Maintenance with 3 to 4 years related experience
• Able to understand blueprints, schematic diagrams and mechanical handbooks
• Experience with Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC)
• Experience in production environment maintenance, with food grade production environment preferred
• Ability to work well with others and fix issues in a timely manner
• Some experience in Industrial Electricity/Electronics, Pumps, Pipe Fitting/Plumbing, Machine Installation and Rigging, Conveyer Systems, HVAC Systems, Building Construction, Shop Safety