Maintenance Tech

Job Description

Job Description

We are currently seeking a 

1st SHIFT MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN

for a local SIDNEY, OH manufacturing facility.

BASIC PURPOSE

Responsible for providing maintenance support including mechanical and electrical troubleshooting of machinery to ensure production demands are achieved while producing safe, quality food. Must adhere to USDA and/or FDA Safety and Sanitation Regulations.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES 

• Troubleshoot electrical circuits of equipment using schematics and manuals.
• Understand and use multi-meter during troubleshooting
• Understand and use PLC logic to troubleshoot equipment issues.
• Understand motor circuits to include setting up VFDs.
• Perform mechanical troubleshooting and repairs in response to equipment errors or failures during production.
• Use equipment diagrams to understand equipment and identify individual parts.
• Understanding of pneumatics and related plumbing
• Understanding of hydraulics and related plumbing
• Experience rebuilding pumps and cylinders
• Ability to test all repairs and installations for correct functionality
• Record all work, and parts used in computerized maintenance management system
• Assure safe working practices that protect self and co-workers.
• Assure food safe practices with the following of company policies. 
• Support company driven food safety improvement initiatives
• Perform additional duties as assigned by manager
• Good communications skills
• Able to work overtime as needed

R E LATIONSHIPS

• Internal :    Operations, production management, peers, and co-workers
• External : Work with local vendors and machine manufacturers.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Work continually in refrigerated environment inside building of 38&degree; F– 42&degree; F degrees 
• Work performed indoors or outdoors

EDUCATION / TRAINING

• Prefer technical school or college diploma 
• High school diploma or GED 

RELATED EXPERIENCE / REQUIREMENTS

• Prefer 2 years or greater maintenance experience, with high school diploma or GED

PREFERRED  ADDITIONAL  KNOWLEDGE SKILLS / ABILITIES

• Ability to weld using MIG or TIG welder
• Ability to use lathe, mill, press or brake to form materials
• Basic fabrication and equipment modification skills
• Food industry experience

PHYSICAL QUALIFICATIONS

• Must be able to perform the following physical activities for described length of time.
• The work environment is cool and wet with temperatures ranging from 38 to 42 degrees Fahrenheit. The physical demands of this position are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. While performing the duties of this job the associate is primarily asked to stand and walk, with periodic lifting up to75 pounds (with assistance)