Maintenance Technician III

About the role

The Maintenance Technician 3 ensures all equipment is running smoothly through quick in-depth troubleshooting and repair of all types of manufacturing equipment. Will be called on to fix urgent issues or project work to rebuild or modify equipment to improve efficiency. Working as a team with other technicians, machine operators, supervisors, and engineers, the Maintenance Technician 3 will collaborate to resolve mechanical issues.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Follow Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs)
• Follow all the required safe working practices. This includes, but is not limited to, wearing all required PPE, lockout-tagout, confined space entry, chemical handling, working at height, etc.
• Maintain a clean and safe work area.
• Ensure operation of machinery and mechanical equipment by completing maintenance requirements (both planned and unplanned) on production, packaging, processing equipment, and facilities, including equipment and line changeovers
• Immediately report any food safety and food quality related issues to management
• Troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems using schematics, technical drawings, and testing equipment (Multimeter)
• Repair equipment, fixtures, systems, conveyors, and other equipment at facility as required.
• Operate production-related equipment as required.
• Maintain industrial control systems hardware.
• Modify existing equipment to enhance performance or improve a process.
• Work independently and with other team members to complete repairs safely and in a timely manner.
• Complete required daily paperwork, document parts and material usage
• Complete work orders and preventative maintenance tasks on time, maintaining high quality standards.
• Use a variety of hand and power tools, electric meters, and material handling equipment.
• Communicate across shifts, departments, and management regarding any challenges and opportunities on the production lines.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Follow Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs)
• Follow all the required safe working practices. This includes, but is not limited to, wearing all required PPE, lockout-tagout, confined space entry, chemical handling, working at height, etc.
• Maintain a clean and safe work area.
• Ensure operation of machinery and mechanical equipment by completing maintenance requirements (both planned and unplanned) on production, packaging, processing equipment, and facilities, including equipment and line changeovers
• Immediately report any food safety and food quality related issues to management
• Troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems using schematics, technical drawings, and testing equipment (Multimeter)
• Repair equipment, fixtures, systems, conveyors, and other equipment at facility as required.
• Operate production-related equipment as required.
• Maintain industrial control systems hardware.
• Modify existing equipment to enhance performance or improve a process.
• Work independently and with other team members to complete repairs safely and in a timely manner.
• Complete required daily paperwork, document parts and material usage
• Complete work orders and preventative maintenance tasks on time, maintaining high quality standards.
• Use a variety of hand and power tools, electric meters, and material handling equipment.
• Communicate across shifts, departments, and management regarding any challenges and opportunities on the production lines.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Preferred Experience

• 4+ years of experience in a food and beverage maintenance environment or an associate degree/Technical certificate in manufacturing, manufacturing technology, industrial manufacturing, manufacturing automation or engineering-related field
• Continuous improvement mindset, assist in identifying opportunities to improve processes.
• Knowledge of sanitary pipes, fittings, and valves.
• Knowledge of packaging and tape machines.
• Knowledge of Fluid Power - pneumatic, hydraulic, pumps, valves
• Knowledge of Power Transmission – gear, Sprockets, Chains, Pullies
• Experience in manufacturing, bottling, beverage, or packaging.
• Experience with the following technologies: Variable frequency drive (VFD), sensors: photo eyes, level, pressure, flow Beverage processing equipment: brewing, extraction, admix, filling: rotary fillers, bag filling, Form fill seal. Manufacturing lines and changeovers: bottling, bags, pails, totes. HVAC includes boilers, chillers, and air compressors.
• Experience working with electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic schematics for troubleshooting.
• Experience working in and troubleshooting inside of Control panels, working with 24VDC, 208V 1PH, 208/480V 3PH.