Maintenance Tech -3rd Shift (10:00 PM - 6:30 AM)

About LiDestri Foods

LiDestri Foods has grown from its roots as a pasta sauce and salsa manufacturer to become an R&D engine, formulating and producing innovative food products for national and retailer brand partners. Based in Rochester, NY, LiDestri employs over 1,000 people across three U.S. locations. The company has longstanding partnerships with respected consumer packaged goods (CPG) companies and inventive retailer brands.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Setup, repair, install, maintain machinery equipment including; mechanical, electrical, pneumatic and hydraulic systems, special projects, measuring and calibrating equipment, performing preventive maintenance duties;
• Supports and completes Preventive and Planned maintenance of mechanical and utilities equipment including but not limited to; cleaning, inspecting, setup, diagnosing, replacement, testing and continuous improvements;
• Aids in the diagnoses of electrical and mechanical malfunctions in machinery and equipment. Inspect visually and listen to machines and equipment to locate causes of malfunction;
• Identifies and reports the need for repairs/major repairs to Maintenance Management;
• Crossover with previous shifts’ maintenance and production employees to review the schedule and current runs, identifying what needs repair and plan product changeovers;
• Effectively communicate with other departments in a professional manner at all times to communicate on equipment and repair status;
• Works within the maintenance team to accurately communicate/document events so that others have the most effective information to solve problems;
• Assists with the installation of new equipment and enhances equipment through continuous improvements and upgrades;
• Some basic fabrication skills and use of tools associated with cutting, welding, grinding, soldering;
• Enhances knowledge and skills of mechanical and electrical systems with on the job training;
• Works closely with Engineering, Maintenance Managers and Master Mechanics on projects, continuous improvement and annual plant shut-down maintenance;
• Completes all tasks while strictly adhering to all required industry guidelines but not limited to; Plant Safety, Food Safety, SQF and all internal/external audits;
• Reports food safety & quality problems to personnel with authority to initiate action.

Required Education, Skills & Experience

• High School Diploma or GED required;
• Basic computer literacy as evidenced by the ability to go online and conduct basic searches on the Internet, check email, create and send with attachments and use basic email features;
• Ability to read, write and interpret documents in English such as safety rules, procedure manuals, operating and maintenance instructions;
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals;
• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of variables in situations where only limited standardization exists;
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram or schedule form;
• Experience working with manufacturing equipment including 3 phase motors, control wiring, 24VDC, 120VAC, 208/220VAC, 480VAC;
• Experience with Controls for Conveyor Systems, Pneumatics, Hydraulics, Pumps and Valves;
• Knowledge of and ability to comprehend and troubleshoot production machinery (i.e. Fillers, Rinsers, Cappers, Case Packers, Case Formers, Coolers and Pasteurizers);
• Familiarity with Lock-Out Tag-Out Authorized, Hot Work, Confined Space and HECP Training preferred;
• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics;
• Ability to use a variety of measuring tools and test equipment;
• Ability to work independently, with limited supervision;
• Requires mechanical aptitude;
• Knowledge of Drill Press, Chop Saw, Port-a-Band, Sawzall and other maintenance tools preferred;
• Knowledge or experience with Multi-Meters, Amp Probes, Megger Ohm Meter, Panelview;
• LiDestri experience 2+ years and familiarity with 85% of plant machinery;
• Manlift, Powertools, Hand tools, Panelview Controls, Production Machines, X-Ray Equipment, all types of Photo Eyes, Light Curtains, and Conveyors;
• Kitchen equipment and Pumps, Milling Machine, Lathes and Drill Press;
• Lock-Out Tag-Out Equipment, Gear and HECPS;
• Computer and Printer;
• Ammeters, ohmmeters, voltmeters, oscilloscopes and motor megger;
• Digital Multimeter and clamp-on AC current reader.