Maintenance Technician

We are seeking a full-time Maintenance Technician to work independently to troubleshoot and repair mechanical issues while performing preventative/routine maintenance tasks on plant production machinery, building, and equipment. Expectation for quality repairs to be performed with limited down time. This position has a regular schedule of Tuesday-Saturday, typically 3pm-12:30am.

Responsibilities:

• Repair, Troubleshoot and Maintain condition and performance of plant, property, machinery, and equipment at all locations.
• Support the Preventative Maintenance (PM) program with a goal of continually reducing unscheduled downtime.
• Analyze problems and interpret technical information necessary to make required repairs (troubleshooting of equipment issues).
• Perform mechanical, electrical maintenance and repairs on production machinery and facility support equipment.
• Inspect, operate, and test machinery or equipment to diagnose machine malfunction and validate work performed.
• Ensure safety by following all company policies including safety rules, procedures and Lock-out / Tag-out procedures, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP’s), FDA Standards, personal safety standards, food safety standards as well as OSHA standards.
• Complete all assigned work orders within the time allotted. Maintain records of work performed, work orders, detailed logs and have good communication skills across all departments.
• Assist with equipment change overs and line startups, troubleshooting issues as needed.
• Identify required parts, as needed and reorder.
• Assure that all products are manufactured to the highest standard of quality.
• Participates in Continuous Improvement, also provides suggestions to improve processes and participates on team projects.
• Able to maintain, troubleshoot and install bearings, seals and gaskets, compressed air systems and basic plumbing/piping, align gearboxes, sprocket/chains, belts, bearings, conveyors, and belting.
• Knowledge of use all power tools, hand tools, drill presses, shop tools, etc.
• Able to identify and use basic measuring tools for mechanical repair. (ex. Tape measures, calipers)
• Able to read and interpret documents in English such as safety rules, operating and maintenance manuals, procedure manuals and instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
• Able to work from drawings, schematics, sketches and through verbal communication.
• Able to work independently as well as in a team environment on assigned projects/ tasks and report to supervision the status of each as needed.
• Able to demonstrate practical problem-solving skills.
• Perform tasks in accordance with proven skill levels as directed by Maintenance Manager.
• Work cooperatively with production staff to accomplish tasks and achieve departmental goals.
• Maintain property, plant, and equipment to support and improve the safe production and performance of the operations.
• Troubleshoot, repair, and resolve mechanical issues efficiently, effectively, safely and cost effectively.
• Perform other tasks as assigned.

Qualifications:

• 5 years production equipment maintenance experience.
• Extended mechanical and electrical training and experience.
• Welding and fabricating experience.
• Experience repairing, troubleshooting and maintaining machinery such as forklifts, scissor lifts.
• Organizational, interpersonal, communications, analytical and problem solving

Physical Requirements:

• Lifting up to 50 lbs. with single person lift
• Climbing (ladders, stairs, etc.)
• Operating production and support equipment (production lines, forklifts, scissor lift, power tools)
• Bending and stooping
• Extended periods of being on your feet.

This is a full-time, hourly position with benefits package that includes paid vacation, health insurance, dental, vision, and 401k retirement plan with generous employer match.

Please upload a resumé online or send a resumé to [email protected].

All applicants must be authorized to work in the United States.
EOE M/F/Disabled/Vet Employer