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Job Title: Maintenance Technician
Department: Maintenance
Position Summary: Under general supervision, sets up, troubleshoots, repairs and maintains a wide variety of machinery and equipment. This position will be responsible for maintenance functions at both plants, as assigned by management.
Essential Job Functions:
Must be able to stand for extended periods of time. Must be able to walk, bend, stoop, kneel, twist, push, pull and climb stairs and ladders. Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds regularly and up to 50 pounds on occasion; maneuver heavier objects with assistance.
Must be able to wear personal protective equipment including respirators, dust masks, gloves and/or clothing during performance of assigned duties in accordance with company policy and applicable regulations.
Must be available for overtime and work weekends when necessary.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Sets up, tests, inspects, troubleshoots, repairs, maintains and modifies a wide variety of mechanical machinery and equipment including rotary packaging machines, cartoners, case erectors/sealers, conveyors, checkweighers, hoppers, augers and dust collectors; discusses operating problems with supervisors and users.
Installs, maintains, troubleshoots, repairs and modifies electrical systems and equipment such as programmable logic controls, motors, transformers, lights, relays, fused circuits and related equipment.
Troubleshoots, adjusts, repairs and replaces components in hydraulic and pneumatic systems.
Performs routine preventive maintenance, including inspections, lubrication and adjustments.
Performs limited welding, cutting, sawing, grinding and machining of parts. Measures, tests and inspects completed work to confirm adherence to specifications.
Regularly inspects NPC property to ensure all machinery, equipment and facilities are in good working order. Maintains accurate records of work performed and parts and materials used.
Studies production schedules and recommends measures to improve production methods, equipment performance and product quality.
Demonstrates knowledge of use, adjustment and care of test equipment and hand and power tools common to the trade.
Follows proper safety procedures and complies with company policies. This includes GMP and safety regulations.
Follows good housekeeping practices and maintains an organized work environment.
Reads and interprets engineering drawings, wiring diagrams, manuals and work orders. Understands and follows oral and written directions.
Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of the work.
Stays abreast of new maintenance technology by attending seminars and/or training classes as needed.
Responsible for reporting food safety issues to management and/ or Quality Assurance. Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications and Requirements:
Minimum of 3 years of industrial maintenance experience in a high speed environment.
Experience in mechanics, hydraulics, pneumatics, motors, electrical and electronics, including a good working knowledge of PLC’s.
Must be able to understand, read and communicate in English.
High school diploma or equivalent.
