Food Processing Maintenance Technician

Job Description

Job Description

Position Summary: 

• The Food Processing Maintenance Technician will be responsible for the day to  day maintenance of infrastructure and equipment that produces canned coffee  products 

• Actively participates in efficient maintenance and changeover of equipment that  supports the conversion of raw materials to finished goods 

• Maintains operating knowledge of all equipment and processing including  updates to equipment or processes 

• Employee must be able to work in both Wichita and Manhattan facilities as  needed, with reliable transportation, and the ability to work long hours as needed  

Essential Job Duties: 

• Regular worksite attendance. 

• Provide emergency/unscheduled repairs of equipment  

• Perform scheduled and preventative maintenance of equipment 

• Perform mechanical skills including but not limited to mechanical, electrical,  pneumatic, and hydraulic troubleshooting 

• Repair and maintain machinery and equipment such as motors, pneumatic tools,  and conveyor systems 

• Read and interpret equipment manuals for daily, weekly, monthly, and annual  maintenance 

• Perform service and maintain auxiliary equipment such as chillers, heaters,  dryers, grinders, and conveyors  

Physical Demands:  

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to  stand, sit, walk, climb, balance, kneel, crouch, and crawl in tight spaces 

• The employee must be capable of lifting/moving up to 100 lbs. 

Minimum Position Qualifications: 

• Expert attention to detail 

• A strong background in Maintenance with 3 to 4 years related experience

• The ability to understand blueprints, schematic diagrams and mechanical  handbooks is essential, as is the ability to roll up your sleeves and get creative  when your solution isn’t in there 

• Should have experience and be knowledgeable in Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC) 

• Must have experience in production environment maintenance, with food grade  production environment preferred 

• Ability to work well with others and fix issues in a timely manner

• An ideal candidate would have some experience in all the following, preferably  with major experience within at least one category: Industrial Electricity/Electronics, Pumps, Pipe Fitting/Plumbing, Machine Installation and  Rigging, Conveyer Systems, HVAC Systems, Building Construction, Shop Safety