Maintenance Technician

Job Description

Job Description

Description:

Department : Maintenance

Reports to : Plant Manager

Employment Status : Full-Time. Hourly (Salary) Wage would be according to experience.

Schedule : Monday-Friday. Saturdays as needed. (2nd shift)

Primary Job Responsibilities: Responsible for performing highly diversified maintenance duties including:

• Diagnoses problems, replaces or repairs parts, tests and adjusts.
• Performs regular preventive maintenance and emergency repairs on company assets including, roll stock packaging machines, rotary baggers, cookers, chill baths, peeling machines.
• Detects faulty operations, defective material and report those and any unusual situations to proper supervisor/Manager.
• Performs a variety of minor plumbing maintenance and carpentry functions.
• Maintains a safe, productive, and reliable workplace to meet our business needs while compiling with OSHA, IIAR, ANSI, COC and Food grade standards (GMP’s).
• Other duties may be assigned to meet business needs.

Qualification/Profile:

• Excellent communication skills both verbal and written.
• Good organizational, math and analytical skills for multiple project multi-tasking.
• Excellent troubleshooting experience including electrical, mechanical, pneumatics, and PLC's.
• Must be able to read and follow blueprints, drawings and schematics.
• Must be able to read and interpret equipment manuals and work orders to perform required maintenance and service.
• Intermediate computer skills including MS Office, Outlook, etc.
• Must speak, read and write English.
• Must be willing to work overtime, off-shift, weekends and holidays.
• Must be able to use a variety of hand and power tools, electric meters and material handling equipment in performing duties.
• Must be able to push, pull, lift and rotate while working with product weights up to 100 lbs.
• Works well in a team environment including being able to work with a diverse group of people from all aspects of the building.
• Works with a minimal amount of supervision and is a productive member of his/her department by adhering to all company policies.

Specific Experience/Training:

• Requires a high school diploma/GED and completion of a craft apprenticeship, or an equivalent number of years of education and production maintenance experience.
• An AA degree in mechanical, electrical, or industrial maintenance a plus.
• Must be highly motivated and able to work independently.

Dutch Farms/Good Foods is an equal opportunity employer committed to workforce diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, disability status or other category under applicable law.