Maintenance Technician

POSITION DESCRIPTION:

The Maintenance Technician contributes to the success of SoGo Packaging, LLC by completing preventative maintenance and repair of plant equipment to ensure uninterrupted day-to-day operations.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Maintain and repair mechanical equipment. Perform preventative maintenance tasks including lubrication, inspection, and adjustments. Perform welding tasks, troubleshooting and repair on pneumatics, hydraulics, plumbing, and electrical systems. Perform troubleshooting and maintenance of electrical systems, to include VFD, motor controls, AC/DC control circuits, RTD sensors. Document and notify management in the event of any condition that may pose a risk to food safety including physical, biological, or chemical hazards. Demonstrate knowledge and use of all machine safety switches and guards. Troubleshoot PLC’s. Troubleshoot mechanical and electrical problems with no supervision. Setup and install appropriate change parts when required. Adjust position and timing of all parts for the package being produced. Setup and install appropriate change parts when required. Adjust support equipment including conveyor rails, case turners, and package sensors (photo eyes or proximity switches). Maintain a clean work area at all times. Ensures regulatory compliance of maintenance programs and processes with federal, state, local municipal and customer requirements. Supports the Maintenance Supervisor in the day-to-day operation of the maintenance department. REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS and ABILITIES: Experience within the industrial maintenance field with developed skills including mechanical maintenance, welding, pneumatics, VFD setup, basic PLC troubleshooting, pump repair and installation, knowledge of working with boilers, cooling towers, HVAC, ammonia compressors, and electrical repair to include installation of electrical pipes and control panels. Ability to think and make decisions quickly and effectively. Desire to constantly improve the quality of products and services offered by the Maintenance department. Ability to verbally communicate with effectiveness. Must be able distinguish (by sight, sound, touch, or other senses) whether machines are operating correctly or are in a proper state of repair. Able to work in extreme temperatures and wet, humid environments. Flexible to work extended hours and weekends. Able to follow through and complete assigned tasks. Team oriented.

PLEASE NOTE:

SoGo Packaging, LLC reserves the right to change, modify or add to the duties and essential functions at any time. SoGo Packaging, LLC is an equal opportunity employer. #J-18808-Ljbffr SoGo