• Support the Preventive Maintenance program by performing PM activities and assisting in continuous program improvement.

• Provide written and oral communication to manufacturing team leaders and management.

• Support Engineering projects for both new equipment installations and improvements to existing installations.

• Safely perform work, including adherence to policies such as lock-out / tag-out, and confined space entry.

• Facilitate coordination of OEM services and parts with Maintenance Planning and Parts departments.

DUTIES:

• Serve as a mentor to other maintenance technicians as a primary resource for solving complex technical equipment issues.

• Troubleshoot equipment with an emphasis on electrical, automation, and controls.

• Read and interpret schematics, manuals, blueprints, and other technical documents.

• Communicate with all levels of Manufacturing, Maintenance, and Engineering.

• Execute Preventive and Corrective Maintenance work orders.

• Understand and apply mathematics as related to machine cycle rates, conveyor speeds, or when troubleshooting equipment timing issues.

EDUCATION and EXPERIENCE

Required

• 5 years demonstrated experience performing maintenance and repairs of automated manufacturing equipment, with an emphasis on electrical and control systems.

Preferred

• 10 years demonstrated experience performing maintenance and repairs of automated equipment, with an emphasis on electrical and control systems.

• Ability to configure and program PLC systems.

• 2-year degree in electrical, electronics, or electromechanical fields.

• Electrical License and willingness to maintain license while employed by Carolina Foods.

• Experience in a GMP manufacturing environment.

Regular business hours.