Maintenance Technician

Maintenance Technician

The Maintenance Technician is responsible for ensuring all assigned maintenance work and scheduled PM's are completed in a timely fashion, under the direction of the Maintenance Supervisor.

Major responsibilities and tasks of the position include:

• Assisting work group in troubleshooting, operating, and maintaining production systems and facilities systems including refrigeration equipment, boilers, fire systems, HVAC equipment, wastewater, compressed air equipment, vacuum pump system, high voltage switch gear, and all production equipment.
• Championing the site safety objectives through leadership and effective communications.
• Assisting work group to implement and monitor an effective PM program and monitor the program on existing equipment and new equipment acquisitions.
• Maintaining good human relations skills, communication skills, and leadership qualities with supervisors, peers, and subordinates.
• Directing, coordinating, and managing scheduled maintenance and machine changeovers in conjunction with scheduled production.
• Assisting group in developing and meeting training needs and develop overall programs to upgrade operating and maintenance skills and effectiveness.
• Maintaining dialogue with counterparts at other Dole facilities to benefit from experiences and design proposals.
• Following all food safety requirements and GMP's guidelines.

Job specific competencies include:

• Minimum 2 years' experience in a technical or maintenance role, preferably in food manufacturing or consumer goods industry.
• Strong technical skills.
• Knowledge of food processing and manufacturing technology.
• Basic knowledge of maintenance technologies and operation of utilities.
• Knowledge of food safety, regulatory requirements for food safety and hygienic engineering (OSH&R).
• Strong analytical skills and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written, verbal communication and relationship-building skills.
• Knowledge of Asset and Maintenance Management (AMM) and Industrial Services and Energy Management (NEMT).
• Ability to troubleshoot complex systems/problems.
• Ability to report to work promptly and regularly, work under the supervision of others, at times under stressful conditions, work within deadlines, and be able to work professionally with others at all times and in all situations.

Physical requirements include:

• Ability to maneuver around an array of equipment.
• Ability to bend, stoop, kneel, climb ladders and/or stairs.
• Exposure to fumes and airborne particles.
• Ability to work in a cold and wet environment.

Work hour and travel requirements include:

• Ability to work various shifts as needed.
• Ability to work overtime and weekends.

Experience and education:

• Ability to work various shifts as needed.
• Ability to work overtime and weekends.

EEO statement: We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, sex, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or on the basis of disability.