Maintenance- IA

About the Role

Repair and maintain all production-related machinery and physical plant.

Responsibilities

• Performs preventative maintenance according to established procedures.
• Troubleshoot and repair mechanical issues on molding and lining department machinery and auxiliary support equipment (e.g., presses, lining/assembly machines, chillers, cooling towers, un-winders, spinning bowls, etc.).
• Troubleshoot and repair electrical issues on molding and lining department machinery and auxiliary support equipment (e.g., presses, lining/assembly machines, chillers, cooling towers, un-winders, spinning bowls, etc.).
• Troubleshoot and repair hydraulic issues on molding machines.
• Contact outside resources to help with troubleshooting and obtain part numbers.
• Notify supervisor of part numbers for low inventory stock or parts needed for repairs.
• Perform mold and lining tool changes when necessary.
• Adjust lining machine vision systems when necessary.
• Performs and completes necessary documentation for daily, weekly, and monthly PMs, safety checks, and troubleshooting/repairs.
• Follows and adheres to all safety rules and procedures such as lock out/tag out and arc flash.
• Welds and/or fabricates parts (e.g., guards, tooling components) for machines as needed.
• Continually increases skills through education and training.
• Familiarizes themselves with all equipment on the production floor including its purpose, use, and function.
• Must be competent in operation of aerial lifts, motorized pallet jacks, and forklifts.
• Assist engineering on projects as needed and directed by supervisor.
• Performs other duties that may be assigned.
• Responsible for following all Food Safety and GMP-related policies and procedures.
• Responsible for following all Safety Rules, policies, procedures, and work instructions.
• Backup for off-shift maintenance.

Requirements

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Forklift certification.
• Hands-on experience in pneumatics, basic electricity, and mechanical devices.
• Experience with usage of hand and power tools, measuring devices, welding, surface grinders, and lathe.
• Ability to read and understand assembly diagrams, electrical and pneumatic symbols and diagrams, and blueprints/schematics.

Physical Demands

• Pushing or Pulling (0-5 lbs. typically 0-15% of the day) – tools; (5-60+ lbs. typically 15-40% of the day) – parts, toolbox.
• Lifting or Carrying (0-1 lbs. typically >70% of the day) – tools, parts; (1-60 lbs. typically 0-40% of the day).
• Simple grasping (15-40%).
• Firm grasping (15-40%).

Equipment Used

• Hand and power tools.
• Forklift.
• Surface grinders.
• Precision measuring equipment.
• Welders.
• Lathe.
• Milling machine.
• Personal computer, phone, calculator, copier, printer, scissors.

Contacts

Management, Maintenance Personnel, and Production Personnel.

Supervision

Maintenance Supervisor.