Maintenance Systems Technician III

Maintenance Technician III– 2nd Shift

Imagine...working for a company that knows that its people are the key to its success in the marketplace. A company in which achieving extraordinary results and having stimulating work experience are part of the same process.

We cultivate and embrace a diverse employee population. We recognize that people with diverse backgrounds, experiences and perspectives fuel our growth and enrich our global culture. We are looking for an individual who enjoys working in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment, likes to be challenged, and values the opportunity to make a difference.

We are looking for a Maintenance Technician III– 2nd shift to maintain, adjust and repair plant machinery to industry standards while ensuring compliance with all applicable safety, food safety and regulatory requirements.

Maintain, adjust and repair plant machinery to industry standards while ensuring compliance with all applicable safety, food safety and regulatory requirements.

Essential duties and responsibilities include the following.

• Repair down equipment in a fast-paced, time critical environment.
• Execute tasks and instructions as described on assigned work orders.
• Perform advanced troubleshooting and problem-solving on damaged, degraded or downed equipment.
• Perform industrial three phase electrical troubleshooting, repair and multimeter use.
• Complete Root Cause Analysis following unplanned failures and practice continuous improvement concepts in all aspects of equipment and facility maintenance.
• Maintain complete and accurate records of repair time, actions and parts utilizing the maintenance management software.
• Recommend equipment modifications to improve the process, productivity, reliability and finished good quality.
• Provide input and constructive feedback on job plans and preventive maintenance procedures.
• Train and coach associates on equipment details and technical duties, and maintenance skills.
• Recognize production as the customer and strive to meet the requirements of all plant functions who request Maintenance support.
• Utilize mechanical and electrical prints, equipment manuals and procedures to effectively maintain, troubleshoot and repair equipment.
• Other duties as assigned.

Regular and predictable attendance is an essential function of this position.

This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

Education and experience: High School Diploma or general education degree (GED), a 2-year trade school certificate and 5 or more years of experience in an industrial maintenance/automotive mechanic/industrial equipment service role. Or equivalent combination of experience and qualifications.

A professional Maintenance Technician certification is preferred.

Required knowledge, skills, abilities:

• Computer proficiency with basic data entry skills. Ability to learn and effectively use maintenance management software.

Basic understanding of all, and demonstrated expertise in at least 8 of the following skill areas:

• Welding and Fabrication. Includes: MIG and TIG welding, Oxy-Acetylene torch, metal cutting using plasma cutter, cut-off wheels or cutting saws.
• Industrial electrician skills. Includes: Troubleshooting safety and control circuits, understanding 3-phase wiring and rotation, running and terminating power and control wiring, running conduit and pulling wire.
• Industrial controls. Includes: Programming variable frequency drives, troubleshooting PLCs, programming or calibrating sensors. Interpreting control wiring diagrams and working/troubleshooting within control panels.
• Pneumatics. Includes: troubleshooting pneumatic control systems, solenoids, valves. Reading pneumatic schematics. Experience in rebuilding cylinders, replacing seals and gaskets.
• Hydraulics. Includes: troubleshooting hydraulic control systems, pumps, valves. Reading hydraulic schematics. Understanding importance of hydraulic oil condition and cleanliness.
• Print reading and drawing. Includes interpretation of mechanical assembly drawings, electrical schematics, process and instrumentation drawings. Ability to create fabrication or layout drawings, to draw electrical circuits. Ability to navigate auto-cad drawings.
• Machining. Has training and skills that allow safe operation of machine tools including: manual lathe, vertical mill, brake press and drill press.
• Precision maintenance and measurement. Includes: performing dial indicator shaft alignment, laser alignment, pulley alignment methods, use of feeler gauges and precision shims, micrometers, bore gauges, levels and chain wear gauge tools.
• Predictive maintenance tools and methods. Includes use of IR camera, Ultrasonic detector for air born and structure born ultrasound, vibration analysis fundamentals, understanding of motion amplification, motor circuit analysis, use of strobe light.
• Lubrication technician skills. Includes: proof of completing a lubrication training class, knowledge of ISO oil cleanliness standards, experience using oil filtration, performing oil sampling. Understanding of grease types, properties and compatibility.
• OSHA 30 certification. Certificate is current, up to date.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform 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 associate must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 100 pounds and occasionally push or pull more than 100 pounds.

While performing the duties of this Job, the associate is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. The associate is frequently required to stand; walk and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The associate is occasionally required to sit; climb or balance and taste or smell. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Occasional - Frequent - Regularly

0-3 Hours - 3-5 Hours - 5-8+ Hours

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an associate 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 associate is frequently exposed to cold, dirty and wet environmental conditions.

The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.

This position requires training on Good Manufacturing Practices critical to the effective implementation of the Food Safety Plan and the maintenance of food safety, quality and process efficiency. Training is also required on how to identify food safety issues such as temperature control, cross-contamination, sanitation and cleanliness of the lines, etc., critical to the effective implementation of the Food Safety Plan and the maintenance of food safety, quality and process efficiency.