Maintenance Technician

Maintenance Technician - 2nd ShiftThe maintenance technician's role is to keep the plant and equipment running in a safe and efficient manner. Maintains and repairs building and equipment. Carries out responsibilities in accordance with company policies and procedures.DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIESThe duties and responsibilities of this position shall consist of, but not be limited to, the following:Manage start-up to make sure equipment is in proper operating condition.Demand Maintenance as assigned: Skill in diagnosing equipment defects and making necessary repairs.Maintain, repair and troubleshoot machinery, ovens, mechanical lift trucks, and facilities problems as needed for production issues and efficiency.Safety operate various machines, including a Band Saw, Break Press, Mill, Lathe, Grinder, etc.Inspect machines and equipment for conformance with operational standards.Maintain all areas of the shop, boiler room, and the interior/exterior of the plant.Troubleshoot electrical functions (i.e. motors, controls, PLC function, and other basic wiring)Confers with management and suppliers to resolve maintenance problems and recommends measures to improve operations and conditions of machines and equipmentComplete Preventative Maintenance tasks as assigned.Assist with inventory control of tools and parts on hand.Work with tools and power equipment as well as material handling.Operate mechanical forklift, pallet jack, battery-changer and stock picker.Follow Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs), Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point (HACCP) training, along with company pre-requisite programs, Standard Operating Procedures (SOP's), and Standard Sanitation Operating Procedures (SSOP's).Performs other duties and responsibilities as necessary.Safety:Perform all duties within OSHA and company safety standards; LOTO, wear PPE and maintain safety equipment.Maintain a safe, clean and organized work area.Immediately report all accidents and deficiencies to the lead/foreman/supervisor/manager.Ensure safety devices are installed and working properly.Knowledge of the occupational hazards and safety precautions.QualificationsRequired Education: High school diploma or GEDRequired Experience: 1-5 years of related experience and/or training or equivalent combination of education and experience.Preferred:Basic knowledge of manufacturing.Facility maintenance experience preferredIndustrial mechanical experience.Knowledge of hydraulics, pneumatics and electronicsKnowledge of electrical/mechanical safety practicesPrior Knowledge of food processing equipment helpful.Electrical and electrical troubleshooting of 120/240/480 3ph systems.Troubleshooting PLC and frequency drives.Welding (both MIG and TIG).Bachelor's Degree Machining or ElectricalREQUIRED SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE and ABILITIES:Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and/or maintenance instructions and procedure manuals.Ability to write routine breakdown, preventive maintenance and other maintenance related reports and correspondence.Intermediate verbal communication skills in English.Ability to add and subtract, multiply, and divide using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.Knowledge of the materials, tools, methods, and techniques used in the mechanical, pneumatic, and hydraulic trades (i.e. welding, tape measure, band saw, lathe, caliper, micrometer, etc.).Self-motivated, able to work unsupervised and with teamsProject orientedMulti-tasking abilityAttention to detailAbility to work in a fast-paced environmentWork well with othersExcellent verbal and written communication skills; must work effectively with all levels of management and team membersAdditional InformationPhysical Demands:The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to be 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 employee is regularly required to stand, walk, use hands to finger, handle, or feel, lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to sit, and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision.Work Environment:The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. The work environment is a food plant / office setting with varying degrees of temperatures and noise levels. Exposure to manufacturing equipment movement and wet / slippery floors. Travel may be required.Equal Employment Opportunity Employer: We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation and gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.