Maintenance Mech

Maintenance Technician

To perform maintenance functions at manufacturing facilities located in Utah; work with outside contractors; coordinate and assist and perform equipment maintenance.

Essential Functions:

• Work with production associates and supervisors to improve efficiencies
• Perform regular checks on production equipment
• Lubricate and check all motors on a daily basis or as required
• Assure boiler is being appropriately maintained
• Develop, implement and maintain a comprehensive Preventive Maintenance Program
• Coordinate and be available for "on-call" maintenance help during production hours
• Maintain critical inventory levels of all parts and equipment needed for production
• Order parts after verifying best pricing
• Keep the maintenance shop and work areas clean and organized as per GMP/ISO requirements
• Assist manager(s) with budget items striving to maintain budget numbers
• Work with manager(s) to determine and address maintenance needs
• Assist in problem diagnosis; confer with contractors and sales representatives as needed
• Assist with production and product handling when necessary
• Be an available resource for facility remodeling projects
• Responsible for self-involvement, team involvement and execution of tasks relative to achieving annual departmental goals
• Install, repair & program machines and equipment

Requirements:

• High school diploma or equivalent, preferred with 3-5 year's maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment, understanding and knowledge of PLC's
• Knowledge of and skilled in the safe execution of the following: electrical, electronic test equipment; mechanical and production equipment repair, operating procedures and techniques; plumbing; use of power and basic hand tools; HVAC; welding (stainless steel)
• Specialized Knowledge, Licenses, etc.: Boiler operations certified preferred and knowledge of OSHA regulations and Programmable Logic Controller Skills

Working Conditions:

• Manufacturing environment with exposure to powder mineral products, cleaning chemicals, restricted movement, dirty environment, hazardous materials, lifting and carrying heavy objects
• In accordance with the OSHA Respiratory Protection Standard (29CFR 1910.134) Balchem employees (Production, Quality, R&D, and Maintenance) are required to successfully complete annual fit testing (clean shaven req.) and medical clearance (respirator medical certification)
• In addition, when required to wear a respirator, wearers must wear it as they fit tested (clean shaven)