Maintenance Technician

Maintenance TechnicianThe 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.Wage: $27-$30 per hour.The 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.Required Education: High school diploma or GEDRequired Experience: 1-5 years of related experience and/or training or equivalent combination of education and experience.Physical 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 is a 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: Link Snacks provides equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic that is protected by federal, state or local law.