Maintenance Technician

About the role

As a key member of our maintenance team at Saputo, you will troubleshoot, install, repair, and maintain industrial production and processing machinery and equipment. This role plays a vital part in ensuring smooth operations in a top 10 global dairy processing environment.

Responsibilities

• Analyze test results, machine error messages, and information from operators to diagnose equipment problems.
• Clean, lubricate, and adjust parts, equipment, and machinery.
• Disassemble machinery and equipment to remove parts and make repairs.
• Examine parts for defects such as breakage and excessive wear.
• Observe and test machinery and equipment operation to diagnose malfunctions using voltmeters and other testing devices.
• Operate newly repaired machinery and equipment to verify adequacy of repairs.
• Reassemble equipment after inspections, testing, or repairs.
• Troubleshoot, install, repair, and maintain industrial production and processing machinery, including hydraulic and pneumatic systems, motors, gearboxes, VFD/HMI/Servo control devices, conveying systems, industrial printers, valves, photo eyes, switches, heat exchangers, and level controls.
• Repair and replace broken or malfunctioning components of machinery and equipment.
• Refer to blueprints and manufacturers' manuals to determine correct installation and operation of machinery.
• Operate and support industrial refrigeration, boiler, and utility operations.
• Cut and weld metal to repair broken parts, fabricate new parts, and assemble new equipment.
• Demonstrate equipment functions and features to machine operators.
• Enter codes and instructions to program computer-controlled machinery.
• Complete scheduled preventative maintenance on equipment (planned and unplanned activities).
• Respond to production needs as they occur on the production floor.
• Complete accurate and timely documentation of maintenance records, work orders, and task records.
• Accurately input and record PM (planned and unplanned) activities into MP2 or other MIS/ERP systems.
• Comply with all Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), federal, state, and local safety regulations, SQF, Company GMP, and 5S guidelines.
• Adhere to the Saputo code of ethics and actively apply Saputo values.
• Work professionally in a team environment with coworkers and other department personnel.
• Perform other duties as required by management.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 1-2 years of prior industrial maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Industrial ammonia refrigeration, high-pressure boiler, and utility experience.
• Ability to troubleshoot electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems.
• Strong electrical background in addition to mechanical skills.
• Experience with computerized or automated controls and ability to read electric schematics (a plus).
• SAP experience desired.
• Self-motivated, detail-oriented, and ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Willing to work any shift, including overtime and weekends as necessary.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated work history.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described are representative of those required to successfully perform the essential functions of this job in a food manufacturing environment:

• Frequently required to stand, walk, sit, use hands and fingers, handle, feel, type, reach with hands and arms, climb or balance, stoop, bend, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• Visual acuity, ability to talk or hear, and taste or smell in a wet, cold, and/or humid environment.
• Ability to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds unassisted.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job in a food manufacturing environment:

• Exposure to moving mechanical parts, hazardous or caustic chemicals, and electrical equipment/systems.
• Moderate noise level; hearing protection is required in most areas of the facility.
• Use of a bump cap and eye protection is required.