Maintenance Technician I - 3rd Shift

About the role

Installs, maintains and repairs industrial machinery, equipment and electrical systems; conforms to Good Manufacturing and Safety practices as outlined by company policy.

Responsibilities

• Work and act safely in accordance with all policies; report safety hazards to people or product and comply with all Good Manufacturing Practices
• Ensure safe and proper operation of machinery and mechanical equipment by completing preventive maintenance on motors, pneumatic tools, conveyor systems, and production machines; follow diagrams, sketches, operation manuals, manufacturer’s instructions, and engineering specifications; troubleshoot malfunctions
• Respond with urgency and locate sources of problems by observing mechanical or electrical devices in operation; listen for problems; use precision measuring and testing instruments
• Remove defective parts or components by dismantling devices using hoists, cranes, and hand and power tools; examine form and texture of parts
• Determine changes in dimensional requirements of parts by inspecting used parts using rules, calipers, micrometers, and other measuring instruments
• Fabricate repair parts by using machine shop instrumentation and equipment
• Maintain equipment, parts, and supplies inventories by accurately recording parts taken out of stock
• Conserve maintenance resources by using equipment and supplies as needed to accomplish job results
• Perform tasks as assigned by the maintenance manager or lead mechanic
• Perform all maintenance and repair duties in a manner that conforms to the Food Safety, Safety and Sanitation Standards of this facility
• Record tasks and repairs performed in maintenance database (COGZ) on a daily basis; maintain continuity among work teams by documenting and communicating actions, irregularities, and continuing needs
• Control downtime by informing production workers of routine preventive maintenance techniques; monitor compliance
• Provide mechanical maintenance information by answering questions and requests
• Maintain technical knowledge by attending educational workshops and reviewing technical publications as required
• Maintain safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations
• Contribute to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed
• Carry out Preventative maintenance procedures as assigned within the allotted time frame
• Recommend procedures to Supervision, Maintenance, and Production to ensure proper operator maintenance of machinery
• Install safety guards and other equipment required by OSHA on all plant machinery
• Train other maintenance personnel in specific operations as instructed by the Maintenance Manager
• Build, rebuild, or modify new or existing equipment to suit production needs using milling machine, lathe, cutting tools, hand tools, welding equipment, etc.
• Search out, identify, and correct potential problems before they become issues that could cause lost product or time
• Comply with all food safety requirements, training, policies, and procedures
• Ensure products meet the requirements of the SQF Food Safety Code by reporting to a leader, supervisor, or manager any instances or conditions that would negatively affect the products quality, food safety, or regulatory requirements
• Act as back-up for other Maintenance Mechanics and Maintenance Lead
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Minimum of two years of experience in maintenance with electrical skills and knowledge of PLCs
• Mechanical, pneumatic, welding, hydraulic, troubleshooting, and preventative maintenance skills
• Industrial DC and 3-Phase power systems to 480VAC experience
• Refrigeration experience a plus
• Ability to stoop and bend while lifting weight up to 50 lbs
• Physically able to stand a minimum of eight hours to a maximum of twelve hours on a daily basis
• Ability to climb fixed and portable ladders to a height of twelve feet
• Food manufacturing experience preferred
• LOTO trained
• 5S, TPM, SAP, IFS knowledge and/or training a plus
• Ability to tolerate potential allergens: peanut products, egg, dairy, gluten, soy, seafood and shellfish

Schedule

6:15 pm–6:45 am rotating 4 on 4 off schedule.

Pay

Shift differential: $1.50 added on top of base pay.