Maintenance Technician

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Maintain building and plant equipment, working with Manager to determine priorities.
• Aid the production team with setups and changeovers & support operations as needed.
• Execute a preventative maintenance schedule for the upkeep of machines and facilities equipment utilizing the Fiix CMMS.
• Conduct repairs and preventive maintenance to minimize interference with production operations and maximize uptime keeping the team fast and agile.
• Use preventative maintenance techniques to detect future malfunctions and to diagnose issues.
• Install new or repaired parts according to specifications and blueprints.
• Maintain records of issues and maintenance completed on machines using the CMMS.
• Respond quickly to production line calls and resolve issues promptly, communicating progress to managers/supervisors as appropriate.
• Perform skilled assembly, repairs, and maintenance operations, using equipment such as hand and power tools, hydraulic presses and shears, and welding equipment.
• Follow standards for food safety and food quality production according to GMP, CFR, as well as the regulations of major customers and governmental agencies such as OSHA, FDA, and EPA.
• Comply with all safety and quality regulations, reporting issues immediately to supervisor.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Valid Forklift operator certification.
• Able to climb ladders and work at heights up to 50 feet, on occasion; as well as drop ladder into/pull out of tanks and put into position.
• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) and one to two years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Five (5) plus years' experience in maintenance or other mechanical positions, preferably in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience in electrical, mechanical, high-speed packaging, and PLC desired.
• Familiar with quality/food safety programs desired such as GMP and CFR.