3rd Shift - Maintenance Technician

Job Mission 

This position contributes to the company’s success by serving as the plant’s CMMS administrator while at the same time serving as an administrative support person for the department.  

Job Responsibilities and Essential Functions 

• Ensure machinery is on and ready for shift operation. 

• Experience operating scissor lifts. 

• Understand, maintain, and troubleshoot automated packaging equipment, including PLC/PC controllers, industrial networks and electrical distribution systems. 

• Install, rebuild, service, troubleshoot and consult on all food processing equipment, such as kettles, pasteurizers, fillers, carton formers and closers, robotics, boilers, air compressors. 

• Complete preventative maintenance schedules which include regular inspection of all electrical, mechanical, and other equipment within the assigned area of responsibility. 

• Repair or refurbish equipment when irregularities are found.  

• Work with the Maintenance Coordinator to order spare and replacement parts. 

• Liaise with outside contractors as required. 

• Coordinate production and quality feedback on the functionality of machinery and equipment.  

• Report all defects and damages to the maintenance manager and others as necessary.  

• Comply with industry standards and champion quality/safety regulations of a food manufacturing operation. 

• Maintain all records of the repair and maintenance works conducted in the facility.  

• Effectively manage time and meet all specified deadlines. 

• Be accountable for personal tools. 

• Maintain inkjet and laser printers.  

Qualifications 

• High School Diploma or GED required. 

• Associate or bachelor’s degree in a related discipline a plus. 

• 5 years of experience as a maintenance worker, preferably in a food manufacturing environment. 

• Strong mechanical skills- welding, grinding, cutting and some electrical skills- calibrating PLC, weighing systems, and wiring of circuitry. 

• Experience operating Scissor lifts and sit-down forklifts. 

• Must be proficient in reading, writing, speaking, and comprehending English. 

• Basic proficiency in addition, subtraction, and fractions.  

• Understands temperature and weight measures. 

Schedule

• Continental 2 x 2 x 3 6pm-6:30am

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