Maintenance Technician

Job Description

Job Description

Description:

Chan & Chan USA LLC is a growing Food Production Company currently hiring full-time team members!  The Maintenance Mechanic position is a role in our newly built, clean and modern manufacturing facility.  The Maintenance Mechanic is a valuable member of our growing team and plays a critical role in the manufacturing of our many products.  Ideal candidates must be safety focused while consistently producing the highest quality products for our customers.  The duties and responsibilities of the Maintenance Mechanic position can vary depending on the business needs but generally include the following: 

Position Summary:  

The Maintenance Mechanic position performs preventative and routine maintenance on all plant equipment excluding office and computer equipment.  The position requires considerable knowledge of hands-on machine and building maintenance.  

We are seeking a skilled Maintenance Mechanic to join our team.  As a Maintenance Mechanic, you will be responsible for ensuring that the facility's equipment and machinery are operating safely and efficiently. You will be a crucial part of our maintenance team, working closely with other technicians and managers to maintain and repair our production equipment to minimize downtime and ensure that production runs smoothly. 

Essential Functions:  

The Physical Requirements and Work Conditions as outlined in this job description are essential functions of the job: 

• Follow all tasks and perform work procedures using Good Manufacturing Practices and HACCP to ensure food safety. 
• Responsible for working in a safe and healthy manner, and to take reasonable care of the health and safety of all other staff.   
• Use necessary tools and knowledge to keep plant and equipment running efficiently. 
• Perform preventative maintenance according to manufacturer’s specifications. 
• Use necessary tools and knowledge to keep plant and equipment running. 
• Maintain, track and document schedule of preventive maintenance on all production equipment, building-support equipment, handling equipment and safety equipment.  
• Respond promptly to repairs (including machine breakdowns) and quickly determine if outside expertise is required. 
• Perform all work and tasks in accordance with policies, procedures, rules, and training. 
• Responsible for upkeep of machine manuals and specification literature provided by equipment vendors and warranty tracking. 
• Inventory levels on spare parts must be maintained, tagged, and organized. 
• Keep the work area and shop tidy and perform routine cleanups daily. 
• Must know which critical operations to shut down in an emergency. 
• NOT to perform work requiring licensing unless a holder of such license. 
• Ensure service and audit paperwork and documentation is neat, accurate and legible. 
• Assist with scheduling/arranging service with outside companies/equipment manufacturer regarding PM for equipment when necessary. 
• Understand timing of what is needed for Preventative Maintenance on equipment. 
• Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor/manager.  

Required Training:   

• The Maintenance Mechanic position requires training in Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) as well as on how to identify food safety issues such as temperature control, cross-contamination, sanitation, and cleanliness of the lines, etc., critical to the effective implementation of the Food Safety Plan and the maintenance of food safety, quality, and process efficiency. 
• All required EH&S training must be completed satisfactorily. 

Important Qualifications to Your Success:   

• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team. 
• Follow all safety and sanitation procedures in the facility. 
• Able to adapt to a fast-paced environment and flexible to do other job duties as required. 
• Consistently arrives to work on time, returns timely from breaks, and meets company attendance guidelines. 
• Willingness to raise questions and concerns over issues. 
• Good observation, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills. 
• Self-aware, positive team attitude. 
• Willingness to work overtime when required if applicable. 
• Shows moral courage, openness, and honesty in all dealings with co-workers and company management. 
• Strong leadership and communication skills.  Ability to communicate and interface with vendors, operators, and management team. 
• Strong organizational skills and ability to prioritize activities. 
• Ability to train future technicians.