Maintenance Technician

Maintenance Technician

The Maintenance Technician is responsible for performing preventative maintenance and repairs on equipment and the upkeep of both of our manufacturing facilities. This individual will inspect equipment, assist in preventing equipment downtime and take appropriate corrective actions to prevent both machine and component failures. This role works with minimum direct supervision and directly with other onsite Maintenance Technicians.

Core hours are Monday through Friday, 3:30 p.m. 12:00 a.m. As a make-to-order business, you may be required to work outside of this core schedule, including Saturdays as needed. The starting pay range is $30.00 - $35.00/hour.

The Maintenance Technician will:

• Monitor and perform mechanical repairs on various equipment such as conveyor systems, pumps, valves, basic plumbing, electrical diagnostics, and motors.
• Change oil and filters according to the manufacturer's recommendations.
• Maintain sanitary working conditions to stay in compliance with health regulations.
• Start and stop equipment, as well as complete shutdown procedures.
• Research parts and components used to repair and upgrade equipment.
• Use basic troubleshooting techniques to determine equipment and building-related equipment malfunctions.
• Operate a variety of hand tools, including volt/ohm meters, calipers, and micrometers, and shop equipment, including drills, saws, and torches.
• Assure any maintenance activity does not compromise product safety; comply with OSHA safety, health, and environmental rules and regulations.
• Communicate the status of in-process repairs and projects to the production and quality teams as required. In the case of a project that extends beyond the current shift, communicate effectively with the next shift.
• Willing to work in wet environments as necessary.
• Fabricate simple machine parts as necessary.
• Use moderate troubleshooting techniques to determine equipment and building-related equipment malfunctions.
• Operate forklifts and manlifts.
• Perform moderate plumbing, electrical, steam, and hydraulic repairs with limited or no supervision.
• Communicate effectively with co-workers, management, service providers, and suppliers.
• Work well with moderate to high levels of pressure.
• Work independently with moderate to minimal supervision.

Periodic duties and responsibilities include:

• Contact parts suppliers.
• Stock parts and materials in the department store house.
• Train production operators to use, operate, and understand new and used equipment.

Requirements include:

• High School diploma or GED
• Technical degree (or working towards a degree) or official certification in electrical or mechanical preferred.
• Five years of experience in a maintenance role in a manufacturing facility, performing preventative maintenance and mechanical repairs on a variety of equipment. Maintenance experience in the food or beverage industry is preferred.
• Two years of technical experience in one or more areas: Electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, electronic, computer-controlled equipment, PLC, or HVAC.

Knowledge includes:

• Strong mechanical aptitude.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to read and understand blueprints, schematics and manuals.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• High level of electro-mechanical knowledge of industrial equipment.
• Ability to use mechanic and electrician hand and power tools as necessary.
• Well-developed troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Knowledge of the occupational hazards and safety precautions necessary for product safety.
• Continuous improvement mindset.
• Basic to moderate understanding of PLCs and HMIs
• Utilize welding equipment with average proficiency.

Abilities and skills include:

• Reasoning Use logic or reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions or approaches to problems.
• Mathematical Arithmetic, algebraic, and geometric calculations.
• Language Development Ability to communicate information and ideas in writing so others will understand; follow technical manuals; have increased contact with people
• Technical Ability to repair and/or improve equipment, processes, or systems using appropriate tools.
• Physical Effort Heavy effort is required, exerting up to 20 pounds of force constantly, up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and up to 100 pounds of force occasionally to move objects.
• Vision Far, near, and mid-range vision, depth perception, color identification, and field of Vision
• Activity Regularly required to stand; frequently required to walk, climb, balance, reach with hands and arms, use finger dexterity, grasp, or feel, talk, and hear; occasionally required to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.

Additional beneficial, but not required, skills include:

• Ability to coordinate the work of a group to accomplish tasks.

The Suter Company benefits (including, but not limited to): Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), Medical, Dental, Vision, Life and AD&D, Short-term / Long-term Disability, 401k Retirement Plan, Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays, Wellness Programs.

The work environment and ADA statement describes the characteristics of the work environment an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, moving mechanical parts and vibration, electrical shock, toxic fumes, and moderate noise level.