Industrial Maintenance Technician
Location: Lebanon, TN, US
About the role
As a team member, the Mechanic maintains, troubleshoots, and repairs high-volume food manufacturing equipment. They prioritize personnel and food safety at all times.
Working at FGF Brands, there is never a dull moment! FGF is a leading North American bakery company with facilities across the USA and Canada with a specialized focus across all key bakery categories, including naan, muffins, croissants, donuts, cakes, artisan breads and flatbreads. As an innovative company that is continually growing there is always challenging yet rewarding work to be a part of. We have an entrepreneurial spirit that encourages all our Team Members to use their own creativity and out-of-the-box thinking to come up with solutions and new ideas.
Responsibilities
- Operate and maintain all plant and facility support equipment, including compressed air system, HVAC systems, Steam system, etc.
- Perform all Electrical and Mechanical Troubleshooting.
- Exceed all "Mechanic Level 1" Mechanical Qualification.
- Ensure safe work practices (NFPA 70e, LOTO, etc.).
- Respond and react to mechanical and electrical issues in the production environment in a timely and efficient manner.
- Proficient knowledge at reading electrical schematics and mechanical diagrams to aid in troubleshooting.
- Keep a clean and organized work area.
- Complete maintenance projects - PM tasks and work orders as assigned.
- Modify, repair, install, maintain, improve, and troubleshoot various types of machinery, equipment, and facilities in the building.
- Recognize waste and recommend initiatives for elimination or reduction.
- Use the CMMS (SAP) to complete work orders, write corrective work orders, check out parts, etc.
- Diagnose problems, provide quick & innovative solutions for equipment breakdowns by applying proven skills in the principles of mechanics, fitting, basic welding, metal fabrication, machining, troubleshooting, and analytical problem solving.
- Provide recommendations for continuous improvement in the facility.
- Written and oral communication of daily pass-down activities to other technicians and team lead.
- Maintain proper documentation of plant equipment.
- Adhere to GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices) standards as well as HACCP compliance and other food