Maintenance Technician

Primary Responsibilities

• Support, monitor and expand Preventive/Predictive Maintenance throughout all facility systems and machinery
• Maintain system for conveying liquids and liquid waste by installing and repairing plumbing apparatuses
• Responsible for maintaining the building alarm and fire protection systems in compliance with safety
• Responsible for exterior/interior building/facility maintenance repairs
• Responsible for maintaining buildings accessibility and appearance by picking up litter, removal of ice/snow from the walkways and parking lots, painting, mowing the lawn and cleaning surrounding landscape
• Ensure compliance with state, local and federal food safety laws including USDA, GMP’s, CCP, HACCP, SSOP’s and SOP’s guidelines and regulations
• Aid with the ongoing efficiencies of manufacturing and support systems throughout the facility; make recommendations to management and implement improvements as necessary
• Utilize Crescent Foods system including work orders, purchase order, inventory control, and equipment history, in performing job tasks
• Troubleshoot and repair controls systems including network problems associated with PC’s, PLC’s, and various man-machine interfaces
• Utilize an advanced skillset in troubleshooting electrical systems including power distribution, motor controls, variable speed controllers, servo controllers, and robotics
• Utilize a thorough knowledge in troubleshooting automated packaging machinery operation
• Utilize a thorough knowledge in troubleshooting various process equipment including pumps, valves, meters, and mixing equipment
• Utilize a working knowledge in troubleshooting typical facility support systems including steam, hot water, compressed air, and refrigeration
• Utilize a working knowledge in troubleshooting hydraulic and pneumatic systems
• Safeguard maintenance operations and contents by establishing and monitoring security procedures and protocols
• Assist the Maintenance Supervisor with the planned maintenance of machineries
• In the absence of your Maintenance Technician the Maintenance Mechanic will fill-in

Required Competencies, Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• Knowledge of state, local and federal food safety laws including SQF, USDA, GMP’s, CCP, HACCP, SSOPs and SOPs, Food Defense and Food Safety Culture guidelines and regulations
• Skilled in the areas of Electrical-both single and three Phase troubleshooting, installation and repair
• Must be knowledgeable with packaging equipment
• Must be knowledgeable of Pneumatics
• Waste Treatment, Equipment Maintenance, Facilities Coordination, Surveillance Skills, Safety Management, HVAC Systems, Lifting, Time Management, Initiative, Thoroughness, Informing Others
• Skilled in pipefitting water and air lines
• Excellent analytical, problem solving and organizational skills
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Fluency in written and verbal English
• Proven ability to think independently and handle multiple projects through to completion
• Record of successfully collaborating with and influencing senior management and peers
• Demonstrated ability to lead and manage staff
• Demonstrated independent work initiative, sound judgment, diplomacy, analytical ability and professional demeanor