Maintenance Technician

Growing Food Manufacturer adding a Maintenance Technician to join their team.

Job duties of the Maintenance Technician

Maintain production and quality by ensuring operation of machinery and mechanical equipment. This position is responsible for ensuring accurate and timely repairs. Effectively supports the PM program for the plant while ensuring downtime is minimized. Analyze problems and interpret technical information necessary to make needed repairs on equipment. Complete assigned work orders, assure all work assignments are completed and accurate records are maintained. Compile tool and parts lists for equipment for ordering. Compliance with company policies, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) and safety standards.

DUTIES for Maintenance Technician

Ensure operation of machinery and mechanical equipment by completing preventive maintenance. Following operational manuals, manufacturer's instructions and instructions on PM assignment work sheet

Troubleshoot equipment, mechanically and electronically. Locate sources of problems and repair

Remove defective parts and replace as needed

Control and minimize downtime while maintaining communication with Maintenance Supervisor and Operations management

Submit purchase requisitions with list of parts needed for repairs; identify if parts are for stock or for a specific project

Responsible for reporting all activities or any line calls throughout the shift

Complete Daily Log Reports, thoroughly complete work orders in MP2 system

Maintains continuity among work teams by communicating actions, irregularities, and continuing needs

Maintains safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations

Suggests any opportunities for improvement on equipment or set ups that will help the process

Maintains equipment, parts, and inventory by checking out parts from stock to determine inventory level

Ensure Lock out Tag out procedures are applied and implemented when needed.

QUALIFICATIONS for Maintenance Technician

Must have the ability to troubleshoot and repair equipment, both mechanically and electrically.

Have the ability to read electrical diagrams and schematics.

Must have the ability to use a multi-meter, and operate shop power tools.

Must have personal hand tools and tool box.

Must be able to use a computer to enter daily information and MP2 data.

Must be able to work night shifts and weekends.

Must be able to be on call, (as needed)

Knowledge on AC, DC drives motors, motor controls, sensors, and electrical wiring.

Knowledge and maintenance experience in PLCs, (Preferred)

Punctuality and good attendance

Minimum of 5 years of experience maintaining industrial manufacturing equipment.

Knowledge and maintenance experience in drives, motor controls, sensors, hydraulic, pneumatic controls.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $25.00 - $38.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Experience:

• Maintenance: 1 year (Preferred)
• PLC: 1 year (Required)
• pneumatics: 1 year (Required)
• Hydraulics: 1 year (Required)
• manufacturing: 1 year (Required)
• food: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $25 - $38