Maintenance Technician I

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Ensure completion of equipment diaries, hand over records, and incident reports.
• Documents their performance for each work order in accordance with the applicable work instructions.
• Has the ability to quickly develop solutions to equipment malfunctions and can assist their lead in documenting the procedures to fix future malfunctions.
• Is responsible for equipment changeovers for different packaging types and does so efficiently and effectively.
• Understands the nuances of their assigned equipment changeover specifications.
• Meets with packaging leads to discuss issues that arise with production equipment and develop and improve equipment operations.
• Suggests and implements equipment modifications that will improve line efficiencies after approval by the engineering department and/or maintenance supervisor.
• Has the ability to read technical drawings. Understands practical engineering skills including hand tools and machine tools. Can follow escalation procedures for equipment malfunctions.
• Is proficient with the operational and maintenance procedures for most of the facility equipment.
• Keeps spare parts inventory organized and clear of clutter along with keeping inventory of personal or work tools.
• Works on the production floor or maintenance workshop for the entirety of the shift to ensure that the production line is moving.
• Reads technical manuals to understand equipment and controls
• Disassembles machinery and equipment when there is a problem
• Repairs or replaces broken or malfunctioning components
• Performs tests and runs initial batches to make sure that the machine is running smoothly
• Detects minor problems by performing basic diagnostic tests
• Tests malfunctioning machinery to determine whether major repairs are needed
• Adjusts and calibrates equipment and machinery to optimal specifications
• Cleans and lubricates equipment or machinery
• Moves machinery and equipment

Food Safety Responsibilities

• Complete food safety training and implement when needed.
• Maintain quality requirements in accordance with company standards.

Housekeeping

• Maintain general housekeeping in all areas of fabrication or maintenance stations.
• Keep the work area clean at all times, all individuals are responsible for their own mess.
• No foreign objects to be left at a machine after maintenance work was performed.
• Personal tool accountability needs to be enacted.