Maintenance Technician

Job TitleRepairs and maintains machinery and mechanical equipment, in accordance with diagrams, sketches, operation manuals, and manufacturer's specifications. Duties include installation, maintenance and repair of production or processing equipment.Essential Duties and ResponsibilitiesComplies with established job safety practices, policies and procedures as specified in plant and corporate directives for the safe performance of the work assignment.Performs various manual or mechanical production functions by operating, adjusting, and repairing the production equipment to meet customer specifications.Disassembles, overhauls, and rebuilds production equipment.Performs troubleshooting on production equipment as required.Performs preventative maintenance on production equipment as required.Performs on-the-job training and development of assigned personnel.Conducts inspection of in-process materials, parts, and tooling required for assigned area.Responsible for replenishing supplies, materials, parts, and tooling required for assigned area.Relieves operators for breaks.Performs record keeping duties as required under the direction of management.Accesses, inputs, and retrieves information from the computer.Communicates pertinent information to next shift.Supplies and maintains required hand tools.Rotates through all workstations as needed.Reviews SOPs and control plans relevant to their area on a regular basis.May be required to work in other areas of production.Initiates, reviews, and follows all standard operating procedures (SOPs) for area of responsibility.Establishes and maintains effective work relationships within the department, group, and the company. Includes ability to handle stress and to interact with others so as to establish and maintain a positive and productive work environment.Required to work assigned schedule or 12-hour shifts. Working hours may vary as specified by management. Incumbent must be able to work overtime on a regular basis and/or be on call as directed by management.Complies with environmental regulations when using, dispensing, or handling hazardous and non-hazardous materials and wastes.Food SafetyResponsible and required to notify management about actual or potential food safety issues; and empowered to act to resolve food safety issues within their scope of work. If this position is vacant for any significant period of time the obligation for completion of all food safety and quality related tasks will become the responsibility of the direct manager or a qualified designee.QualificationsTo perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.Education: High school diploma or general education degree (GED); and 3-5 years of related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience in maintenance.Certificates and Licenses: Requires forklift, crane, and hoist certification.Skills/Knowledge: Ability to read and interpret documents such as blueprints, work orders, work instructions, diagrams, safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Possesses all basic and some advanced skills and knowledge. Has a thorough understanding of the total process flow. Specialized skills in mechanics, pneumatics, hydraulics, machining, welding and electrical may be required. Ability to use precision measuring instruments, perform basic mathematical calculations, and identify product defects.Computer Skills: Must have basic knowledge of a variety of computer software applications, in word processing, spreadsheets, and databases. Must be able to operate and functionally use a computer. May be required to use and understand electronic equipment.Physical DemandsWhile performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to sit and use hands to finger, handle and feel objects, tools, and controls. The employee is frequently required to stand, walk, bend, and reach with hands and arms.The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.