Maintenance Technician

Delphos, United States | Posted on 06/28/2024 Summary MaintenanceTechnicians are responsible for keeping machines in good working conditions toenhance efficiency and prevent malfunctions that could lead to costly repairs. To do this, the associate is responsible for performing highly diversifiedduties to install, troubleshoot, repair and maintain production and facilityequipment according to safety, preventive and productive maintenance systemsand processes to support the achievement of the site’s business goals andobjectives. Duties and Responsibilities Create and manage work orders in L2L, conductingnecessary maintenance or repairs as needed. Diagnosemechanical problems and determine how to correct them, checking blueprints,repair manuals or parts catalogs as necessary. Perform routine maintenance, such as inspectingdrives, motors or belts, checking fluid levels, replacing filters or doingother preventive maintenance actions. Provide emergency/unscheduled repairs of productionequipment during production and performs scheduled maintenance repairs of productionequipment during machine service. Basic electrical troubleshooting, includingreplacement of three phase motors. Installation of equipment and piping; setting upproduction lines. Troubleshoot and repair pneumatic devices andhydraulic systems.Rebuilding gearboxesand drives. Repair and troubleshooting of filling lines. Repair machines, equipment or structures, usingtools such as hammers, hoists, saws, drills, wrenches or equipment such asprecision measuring instruments or electrical or electronic testing devices. Maintain constant communication with PlantManagement regarding any maintenance issues that may arise so that PlantManagement can adjust their production schedule accordingly. Assist in the setup and teardown of machines andequipment at beginning and end of shifts. Liaise with Production and Quality departments toensure highest level of quality is achieved after any intervention andthroughout the working life of equipment. Provides feedback to the Management team to shareideas and improve operation. Recommends, supports and implements continuousimprovement activities, processes, and procedure improvements to optimizeresults and improve quality of delivery. Use Reference Resources such as "work books and drawings",technical manuals, understanding ofindustrial equipment, and careful observation to discover the cause of aproblem Proactively identify, assess and determineappropriate controls for Safety related issues; influence other associates toidentify and resolve Safety related issues. Demonstrates general understanding of industrialsafety practices and regulations, and in particular such topics as:Lock-out/Tag-out procedures, Fall protection, Personal protective equipment,and all other mandatory safety procedures related to the job. Actively Participates on the Safety Committee. Participates in Root Cause Analysis (RCA) sessionsin problem solving projects. Adhering to the Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)and Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMPs) that are in effect assuring thequality and quantity of product produced. Understand and maintain high standards of tidinessand organization in line with good 5S (Sort, t in Order, Shine, Standardize,Sustain) practice Support, comply and ensure complicity with Health& Safety regulations, the Company Handbook, Quality and Environmentalstandards, and all other Company policies and procedures Follow all Food Safety/Quality Policies establishedat the facility.This includes adherenceto GFSI certification requirements Qualifications Highschool diploma or GED; (Associate degree, Trade School Certificate and/orMilitary Technical Training, a plus). Minimumof 3 or more years of experience working in a manufacturing environment,preferably in the food industry and/or under cGMP regulations. Basicskill level in PLC, HVAC and welding Knowledgeof and experience with food processing machinery. Mustbe mechanically inclined and possess the ability to use all standard tools ofthe trade; to include but not limited to basic hand and machine tools, varioustest equipment (as required) and be able to read and interpret mechanicaldrawings and prints, as well as demonstrate the ability to safely andeffectively operate basic shop machinery such as hydraulic presses, grinders,lathes, mills, drill presses, welders, jigs and tigs. Proficiencyin computer (Microsoft Office, Excel) and basic math skills Proficientreading, writing and verbal communication skills Bilingualin English/Spanish is desirable. Abilityto operate industrial-size equipment safely and efficiently Knowledgeof lean manufacturing techniques and recognized QC (Quality Control) tools #J-18808-Ljbffr Lakeview Farms, LLC