Maintenance Tech-Nights

Description Of Essential Duties

Form and fabricate parts and components working from graphic, written or verbal directions. Use machine tools, electric equipment and instruments working with various metals and other materials within prescribed tolerances.

Analyze malfunctioning machines and systems (electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, etc.), recommend corrective action and make repairs or modifications as approved by the Maintenance Supervisor.

Maintain a working understanding of plant production process equipment, systems, and facilities to perform maintenance effectively under general direction.

Work in cooperation with all other Departments to maintain a safe environment for food production and workers.

Shares responsibility with all team members for meeting or exceeding all Quality, Safety, Sanitation, Environmental, and GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices) standards.

Functions as a resource to troubleshoot processing problems on a timely basis.

Responsible for equipment and facility repairs/improvements to ensure a safe and productive environment.

Responsible for establishing and maintaining preventive maintenance schedules.

Ensures all process lines, equipment, and systems are fully operational and maintained.

Perform other miscellaneous duties as assigned by Supervisor.

Qualification Requirements

• Demonstrated ability to efficiently operate all plant equipment, including but not limited to electronic instruments, welders, torches, lathes, saws, grinders, basic hand tools, belt lacers rotary hammers, drills, threaders, computers, presses, benders, plasma cutter, trucks, drain reamers, pumps communication equipment, forklifts, manlifts and HVAC equipment.
• Ability to perform basic machine setups.
• Troubleshooting expertise, and the ability to teach others.
• Ability to work with materials such as metals, plastics, piping, wiring, concrete, machine components, lubricants, solvents, fittings, fasteners, power transmission equipment, belting, steam, and compressed air.
• Completion of Maintenance Tech I Training.
• Basic computer skills (email, CMMS).
• Communication Ability to express ideas clearly and concisely (verbally and written).
• Ability to explain, teach, and coach processes, procedures, and concepts.
• Ability to provide constructive and timely feedback.
• Problem Solving Ability to detect problems and opportunities early.
• Ability to identify and gather relevant information to identify underlying issues.
• Ability to solve problems based on information and logical assumptions, considering resources, constraints, and organizational value.
• Ability to analyze data to recognize trends and cause-effect relationships.

Physical Demands

• Frequent exposure to allergens and/or airborne particles in the production area.
• Frequent exposure to temperatures ranging from 50 to 115 degrees, depending on the season and workstation.
• Occasional exposure to outdoor weather conditions may occur.
• Frequent exposure to loud noises while production equipment is running.
• Required to wear personal protection equipment (including boots, gloves, safety glasses, and/or face shields) during various processes in the production area.
• Ear plugs and bump caps are always required in the production area.

Work Environment

• Frequent exposure to allergens and/or airborne particles in the production area.
• Frequent exposure to temperatures ranging from 50 to 115 degrees, depending on the season and workstation.
• Occasional exposure to outdoor weather conditions may occur.
• Frequent exposure to loud noises while production equipment is running.
• Required to wear personal protection equipment (including boots, gloves, safety glasses, and/or face shields) during various processes in the production area.
• Ear plugs and bump caps are always required in the production area.