Maintenance Technician III

Maintenance Technician IIISupport the company's maintenance program by focusing on plant equipment and building maintenance in a manner that meets and complies with all food safety policies and OSHA regulations.Essential FunctionsTroubleshoot and repair mechanical problems with plant equipment (e.g., mechanical drive systems, HVAC, hydraulic and pneumatic systems)Troubleshoot and repair electrical problems with plant equipment (e.g., wiring, circuits, fuses, switches, electrical installations, transformers, motors, and AC/DC motor drives)Perform preventive maintenance on all plant equipmentPerform building maintenance and repairs (e.g., air conditioning, lights, forklifts)Perform repairs on equipment to prevent long-term downtime until permanent repairs can be completedDesign/fabricate replacement parts or equipment as neededElectronically troubleshoot PLC controlled equipment by means of installed PLCElectronically troubleshoot 24 Volt control circuitsTroubleshoot advanced PLC problems by means of computer softwareLead maintenance projects including machine rebuilds, new equipment installs and startupReport food safety and quality issues to appropriate personnelComply with all food safety requirements, training, policies, and proceduresPerform other job-related duties as assignedQualifications (Education, Experience, Competencies)4-year degree in electronics/maintenance mechanics or 2-year degree and 10+ years in maintenance mechanic roleExperience with repair or preventive maintenance in hydraulics, pneumatics, machine shop, electricity, or electronicsAdvanced knowledge of TPM practicesAdvanced PLC experience including knowledge of Allen Bradley RSLogix and other software used to control production equipmentAdvanced knowledge of CMMSAdvanced knowledge of lockout/tagout programsAdvanced knowledge and experience in boiler operationsExperience with ammonia, freon, or other cooling mediaAdvanced stick and tig welding skills; ability to weld to sanitary standardsAdvanced computer skills including experience with Microsoft OfficeAbility to work with basic mathematical concepts to identify solutionsAbility to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization existsStrong communication skillsAbility to work independently with minimal supervision and as part of a team to complete assigned tasksAbility to train, coach, and mentor othersAbility to work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment1st: 7AM-3:30PM