Maintenance Technician

Maintenance Technician

We're working with a growing food manufacturer on multiple 2nd Shift Maintenance Technician positions! This position is primarily responsible for installation, troubleshooting maintenance repairs and scheduled preventative maintenance of loading and packing machines and plant facilities. This role reports to the Head of Maintenance.

Location : Hagerstown, MD area

Job Responsibilities:

• Install and setup machines and equipment.
• Establish and perform preventative maintenance on machinery, equipment and facilities.
• Routine inspections of machinery and equipment to determine adjustments and repairs needed .
• Troubleshoot and repair down production and building equipment.
• Support production with changeover and product setup/startup.
• Ensure constant adherence with all company, state, and OSHA safety policies and procedures.
• Maintain proper housekeeping and organization of all work areas.
• Ensure strict adherence with SQF (Safe Quality Food) code and GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices) guidelines and standards.
• Maintain facility to state and OSHA standards.
• Immediately report all incidents or potential noncompliance regarding quality assurance or food safety to the Quality Assurance Manager or appropriate department supervisor/manager.

Required Skills/Qualifications:

• 5+ years of previous machine mechanical experience required
• Experience in a manufacturing setting (Food Processing).
• High school diploma or GED.
• Vocational or technical degree/certificate preferred.
• Knowledge and experience with pneumatic systems required
• Basic understanding of electricity and electrical wiring as it relates to machinery and equipment.
• Ability to trouble shoot AC and DC electrical components.
• Understanding of SDS (Safety Data Sheeys) and proper chemical handling.
• Troubleshoot diagnosis and repair of electro-mechanical equipment.
• Blueprint, sketch layout, wiring diagram, drawing & specification interpretation skills.
• Experience with hand and power tools.
• Ability to obtain Fork Truck certification.
• Must be able to work as team and achieve company goals.
• Tasks require standing, walking, bending, stooping, kneeling and climbing.
• Tasks require use of hand and arms, reaching and repetitive motion.
• Ability to lift 50 lbs.