Maintenance Technician

3rd Shift, 4/5pm for an 8 or 10hr shift, Sunday - Thursday The Food Processing Maintenance Technician will be responsible for the day to day maintenance of infrastructure and equipment that produces canned coffee products Actively participates in efficient maintenance and changeover of equipment that supports the conversion of raw materials to finished goods Maintains operating knowledge of all equipment and processing including updates to equipment or processes Employee must be able to work in both Wichita and Manhattan facilities as needed, with reliable transportation, and the ability to work long hours as needed Essential Job Functions: Provide emergency/unscheduled repairs of equipment Perform scheduled and preventative maintenance of equipment Perform mechanical skills including but not limited to mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic troubleshooting Repair and maintain machinery and equipment such as motors, pneumatic tools, and conveyor systems Read and interpret equipment manuals for daily, weekly, monthly, and annual maintenance Perform service and maintain auxiliary equipment such as chillers, heaters, dryers, grinders, and conveyors Physical Demands: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, sit, walk, climb, balance, kneel, crouch, and crawl in tight spaces The employee must be capable of lifting/moving up to 100 lbs Minimum Position Qualifications: Expert attention to detail A strong background in Maintenance with 3 to 4 years related experience The ability to understand blueprints, schematic diagrams and mechanical handbooks is essential, as is the ability to roll up your sleeves and get creative when your solution isn’t in there Should have experience and be knowledgeable in Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC) Must have experience in production environment maintenance, with food grade production environment preferred Ability to work well with others and fix issues in a timely manner An ideal candidate would have some experience in all the following, preferably with major experience within at least one category: Industrial Electricity/Electronics, Pumps, Pipe Fitting/Plumbing, Machine Installation and Rigging, Conveyor Systems, HVAC Systems, Building Construction, Shop Safety #J-18808-Ljbffr H.T. Prof Executive Search