Maintenance Tech III -- Weekend Days

Mechanic – D shift (Weekend Days)
Thursday - Friday 5:30am – 2:00pm; and Saturday – Sunday 5:30am – 5:30pm

About the role

Under general supervision of the Maintenance Supervisor, this position is responsible for maintaining the facility and the equipment within. Performing equipment repairs, preventative maintenance, and troubleshooting. This position is utilized throughout the facility in both GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices) regulated and non-regulated departments.

Responsibilities

• Responsible always for promoting a safety culture and awareness within their area. Always support and adhere to all plant safety policies and procedures.
• Perform troubleshooting, facility, equipment and production line repairs, shop fabrication, pipe fitting (PVC and stainless) and machine set-up in support of high-speed production lines.
• Perform all maintenance activities such as predictive and preventative maintenance, work orders and improvement projects via the CMMS system.
• Coordinate and perform all maintenance activities (PM, work orders, improvement projects, etc.) to effectively balance maintenance and production needs.
• Perform technical work while running production lines in pneumatic, hydraulic and electrical areas.
• Maintain packaging and processing equipment including machine adjustments, repairs, lubrication, etc. in support of Technical Line Operators.
• Root cause analysis to troubleshoot and eliminate primary causes of downtime, etc. to improve OEE (overall equipment effectiveness).
• Facilities maintenance including maintenance and repair of all building and ground support systems, e.g., industrial air compressors, water towers, boilers.
• Active participation in training and certification program as needed in technical aspects of machinery to include set-ups, changeovers, troubleshooting, etc.
• Ensures all quality and food safety practices are always followed in support of the VMS (vitamin and mineral supplement) business.
• Active participation in site Lean and TPM activities including daily boardwalks and kaizen improvement events.
• All other related duties as required and assigned.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 3-5 years’ experience of proven maintenance experience in a fast-paced lean manufacturing environment.
• Must be capable of completing, passing, and maintaining all company-issued trainings throughout the course of employment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree or certificate from a mechanical vocational school (preferred).
• 7+ years’ experience working with troubleshooting and equipment repairs (preferred).
• Experience with CPG (consumer packaged goods) industry (preferred).

Skills

• Excellent interpersonal skills – ability to build positive relationships at all levels of the organization.
• Excellent communications skills – ability to communicate clearly and concisely in multiple media – verbal, written, etc.
• Must have ability to communicate clearly in English – verbal and written.
• Excellent organizational/time management skills.
• Ability to prioritize work assignments in a fast-paced work environment, remain calm under pressure, and adapt to changing schedules as appropriate.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and knowledge of three-phase electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic and PLC controls, shop math skills, and strong troubleshooting ability required.
• Strong computer skills with previous experience with SAP or CMMS.

Pay

$37.43 an hour, plus $1.25/hour shift differential.

Working Conditions

• The work area may experience varying temperatures, from cooler storage areas to warmer production zones. Proper ventilation is provided, but candidates should be prepared for occasional exposure to strong odors or fumes from the materials being processed.
• The candidate will be required to wear all appropriate PPE for the work they are performing within the facility. The PPE may vary from hearing protection to flame-retardant gear.