Industrial Maintenance Technician

Job Title

Hiring Bonus - $1,250

Night Shift $33.70/hr, Day Shift $30.70/hr

Maintains production and quality by ensuring operation of industrial machinery and mechanical and electrical equipment. This position is a night shift role, with hours 6:00 pm - 6:30 am.

Essential Functions/Major Responsibilities:

• Execute projects as directed by Maintenance Management and Plant Operations.
• Maintain equipment and facilities with particular attention to Food Safety including:
• Instrument calibration
• Maintenance of product contact surfaces
• Participate in Operations Food Safety Training
• Monitor food safety related instrumentation
• Work closely with Quality on development and implementation of HACCP, GMP, SQF and other product safety programs
• Ensures operation of machinery (both electrical and mechanical equipment) by completing preventive maintenance requirements on equipment motors, drives, conveyor systems and various high speed food production machines; following diagrams, sketches, operations manuals, manufacturer's instructions, and engineering specifications; troubleshooting malfunctions.
• Locates sources of problems by observing mechanical devices in operation, listening for problems and using precision measuring and testing instruments.
• Removes defective parts by dismantling devices, using hand and power tools and examining form and texture of parts.
• Determines changes in dimensional requirements of parts by inspecting used parts, using rules, calipers, micrometers and other measuring instruments.
• Adjusts functional parts of devices and controls instruments by using hand tools, levels, plumb bobs and straightedges.
• Controls downtime by informing production workers of routine preventive maintenance techniques; monitoring compliance.
• Fabricates repair parts by using machine shop instrumentation and equipment.
• Maintains equipment, parts and supplies inventories by checking stock to determine inventory level; anticipating needed equipment, parts and supplies; placing and expediting orders; verifying receipt.
• Conserves maintenance resources by using equipment and supplies as needed to accomplish job results.
• Provides mechanical maintenance information by answering questions and requests.
• Prepares mechanical maintenance reports by collecting, analyzing and summarizing information and trends.
• Maintains technical knowledge by attending educational workshops, reviewing technical publications and establishing personal networks.
• Maintains continuity among work teams by documenting and communicating actions, irregularities and continuing needs.
• Maintains safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules and regulations.
• Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Employee must supply basic maintenance tools.

• Equipment Maintenance, Technical Understanding, Technical Zeal, Deals with Uncertainty, Basic Safety, Power Tools, Attention to Detail, Flexibility, Supervision, Job Knowledge, Productivity.
• Extensive on the job training. High School Diploma, GED, or relevant work experience preferred
• Must be able to pass all pre-employment screenings including drug, background and criminal checks
• Must be able to read, write and speak English

An Equal Opportunity Employer