Maintenance Technician

Purpose and role of job:

Responsible for maintaining, troubleshooting, repairing and adjusting all mechanical equipment, machinery and components.

Principal Accountabilities/ Responsibilities:

• Observes all safety rules and always uses the proper safety equipment.
• Follows necessary GMP, FDA, and ISO regulations.
• Repairs all mechanical components of all equipment as required.
• Troubleshoots and analyzes mechanical and operational issues on all equipment and takes required corrective action to resolve these issues.
•  Operates all machines so that maintenance, changeovers, and adjustments can be tested when complete.
• Performs preventive maintenance and lubrication on all equipment.
• Performs changeovers on all equipment.
• Maintains a clean and orderly work area.
• Performs preventive/predictive maintenance checks and inspections of assigned equipment and reports findings promptly.
• Shares knowledge and techniques with team members and assists with training.
• Attends all training seminars provided by the company when applicable.
•  Completes paperwork correctly and submits in a timely fashion
• Performs other duties as necessary when directed to do so
• Working overtime and weekends when needed.

Education and experience requirements:

• Completion of all required maintenance training and assessments.
• Highly advanced or specialized mechanical knowledge of all machinery, equipment, and components. 
• Highly advanced or specialized knowledge of pneumatics and hydraulics. 
• Highly advanced or specialized knowledge of product specifications, quality specifications, goals, efficiency, scrap, and production. 
• Excellent communication and analytical skills. 
• Ability to use all measuring tools, micrometers, vernier calipers, etc. 
• Ability to run the equipment, hand tools, and power tools. 
• Ability to work in a team-oriented environment. 
• High school diploma or equivalent required. 
• Three years of Industrial Experience or equivalent required. 
• Technical or vocational school training relating to mechanics is preferred.

Work Environment

• Work in an environment with the potential for exposure to dust during certain tasks.

Physical Requirements:

• Walk / stand 100% of time during an 8-10–hour shift depending on workload. 
• Constant bending, kneeling, and climbing throughout shift. 
• Constant climbing and reaching into machines to fix jams.  Frequent reaching overhead during shift. 
• Constant pushing and pulling with arms and legs throughout shift.
• Constant lifting or carrying up to 50 lbs.
• Constant use of hands and occasional use of foot control.
• Constant light and firm grasping with hands throughout shift. 
• Operation of roll manipulators, baler, and compactor. 
• Daily sweeping and organizing floor and work area. 
• Required participation in a daily pre-shift warm-up routine.

Disclaimer:

The above information on this job description has been described to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by incumbents. Other duties and responsibilities not specifically described may be assigned from time to time, consistent with knowledge, skills and abilities of the incumbent.