SKILLS, TRAITS, & COMPETENCIES:
- Strong analytical, prioritizing, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills
- Strong problem-solver, using structured approaches as well as creativity
- Strong work ethic and sense of urgency.
- High energy, positive attitude, hands-on with the ability to keep multiple projects on track
- Knowledge of work order system (E-maintenance)
- Working Knowledge Hand tools & Power tools
KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Performs preventive maintenance inspections and service on machines as noted in the equipment manufacturer's guidelines
- Able to visually inspect and test machinery to detect equipment malfunctions
- Thoroughly cleans machines and machine parts, removing parts and reinstalling as necessary
- Oils and lubricates moving parts on machines to ensure effective performance
- Records and reports of damaged, worn, or broken parts
- Orders and installs replacement parts for machines
- Identifies the causes of unexpected breakdowns of machines
- Repairs broken machines quickly and efficiently
- Prepares reports documenting work performed
- Cleans, organizes, inventories, stocks, and otherwise maintains shop areas, parts, tools, and supplies
- Coordinates with managers to schedule regular maintenance on machines
- Collaborates with production manager or plant engineers regarding new products being added and modifications that will be required
- Makes necessary modifications and implements test runs; confers with production managers regarding test results and makes additional alterations to machinery as required
- Interact with the maintenance and production teams to identify the root cause of equipment failures and downtime events.
- Diagnose problems and repair defective machines and equipment with new or repaired parts, following the specifications set forth in manuals, schematics, and wiring diagrams
- Perform Root Case Analysis, develop recommendations, and implement solutions and procedures for permanent elimination of operational issues
- Solve problems related to equipment, tooling, process, & quality, and document problem-solving efforts
- Provide technical support for raw materials and construction methods associated with all assigned product lines
- Communicate equipment problems to operations staff as needed
- Set up and break-down Food Processing equipment as required
- Building maintenance repairs and upkeep (plumbing repairs, blocked drains, changing lamps & ballasts, light remodeling, etc.)
- Complete other duties as assigned
OTHER FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Able to carry out instructions furnished in written and oral form
- Know, understand, and comply with the company's safety and health goals and its objectives
- Assist the company in achieving goals by participating in the safety program
- Demonstrate proper operation of equipment and tools as needed to ensure employee safety and compliance of all OSHA guidelines
- Provide management with a written report of unsafe conditions or unsafe acts as needed
- Report all accidents, injuries, or illnesses immediately Perform other duties assigned
- Troubleshooting: Able to determine causes of operating errors and decide on the most effective and efficient course of action to repair
- Mechanical Ability: Must be able to read and understand all electrical and mechanical schematic and diagrams
- Repairing: Ability to work on equipment or systems using various types of hand tools, measuring, and testing instruments, etc.
- Equipment Maintenance: Able to perform routine preventative maintenance on equipment and determine the proper type of corrective maintenance needed
- Tool Use and Organization: Maintain tools and maintenance equipment in working order and maintenance room and work areas in neat condition
Requirements
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
- 3+ years' experience in Maintenance in a production environment (food manufacturing preferred)
- 3+ years' experience with industrial electrical
- 1-year experience with boiler equipment
- Knowledge in food processing and/or chemical processing, GMPs, clean design, etc.
- Familiarity with batch and continuous processing including filtration techniques, extraction and/or product packaging
- Familiarity with food safety programs like SQF, Kosher, etc.
- High school diploma or GED
- Must have knowledge of single and three phases electric, AC, DC high and low voltages
- Ability to work off shift, and weekends as needed
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
- While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, stoop, kneel crouch, climb, use ladders, and perform various types of manual labor
- Occasionally, the employee may be required to lift to up 75 pounds
- While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to extreme heat and cold temperatures and sometimes wet conditions
Benefits
- Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription Drug Insurance
- Health and Wellness Incentives
- Paid Vacation and Holidays
- 401(k)
- Health Savings Account (H.S.A.)
- Long-Term and Short-Term Disability
- Life Insurance
- Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D)
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)