Maintenance Technician III (SugarCreek)

Description Summary

Lead and perform routine maintenance and repairs to keep machines and mechanical equipment operating efficiently and safely. Mentors and trains maintenance team. Coordinates maintenance schedules with Plant Management to minimize production downtime.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities

• Lead troubleshooting and corrective maintenance related to equipment
• Inspect, operate, or test machinery or equipment to diagnose electrical and mechanical malfunctions
• Dismantle and rebuild machinery, equipment and/or field devices to access and remove defective parts
• Perform routine preventative and predictive maintenance
• Lead Predictive Maintenance (PdM) program including repairs, verification of lower technician's findings and repairs, and tracking pre- and post-repair performance changes
• Utilize prints, repair manuals, wiring diagrams, and/or parts catalogs as necessary
• Repair machines, equipment, or structures using tools such as hammers, hoists, saws, drills, wrenches, precision measuring instruments, or electronic testing devices
• Maintain and troubleshoot relay logic, including control field devices, contactors, starters, limit switches, proximity sensors, photo eyes, VFDs, HMIs, interlock safety devices, etc.
• Mentor junior technicians and peers by providing positive motivation and guidance
• Review and complete work orders timely, conducting necessary maintenance or repairs as needed
• Follow Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) procedures at all times and ensure all Maintenance Personnel are following LOTO procedures at all times
• Maintain positive working relationships with all departments and sustain constant communication with Plant Management regarding any maintenance issues
• Complete daily reports outlining maintenance or repairs conducted over the course of the shift
• Participate in root cause analysis events for local site
• Comply with federal, state, and company policies, procedures, and regulations
• Support all safety, food quality and sanitation initiatives and policies
• Follow SugarCreek safety rules and procedures
• Perform other duties and tasks as assigned

Minimum Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent (GED)
• Vocational training or associates with an electro-mechanical focus preferred
• 3+ years of experience in maintenance role with automated equipment preferred
• 3+ years of experience in maintenance role with electrical and electronic responsibilities preferred
• 3+ years of experience in maintenance role in a food manufacturing setting preferred

Abilities, Knowledge, and Skills Required

• Possess knowledge of machines, diagnostic tools, and hand tools, including their designs, uses, repair for maintenance
• Able to communicate complex information effectively to other employees
• Able to lead team on how to troubleshoot effectively to diagnose mechanical, controls, and electrical issues
• Able to use basic computer programs like Microsoft Office
• Able to strictly follow any and all safety procedures and policies in place and ensure team compliance
• Able to use logic and reasoning to identify alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems
• Able to act as a subject matter expert on up to three site level assets or industrial standard skills
• Able to lead site improvement projects, including performing installation and operational quality checks (IQ/OQ)
• Able to use industrial-size equipment safely and efficiently
• Able to work well with others in a team environment