Responsibilities 

Technical Competences

• Troubleshoot mechanical and basic electrical concerns of the equipment, maintain and improve integrity and performance of line equipment, and complete scheduled work orders. 

• Utilizing maintenance windows to perform preventive maintenance inspections and corrective work orders on line equipment as assigned by the Maintenance Department to prevent mechanical and/or electrical breakdowns.

• Participate in the development improvement of a documented maintenance procedures in the SAP PM database. 

• Develop and implement improvements using learnings from emergent equipment work to prevent reoccurring equipment failures. 

• Utilize the SAP system to create notifications, perform and confirm completed work orders. 

• Must be able to operate and maintain all equipment in assigned area, which entails being able to setup, start-up, and adjust equipment, properly shutdown and changeover as required by company standards. 

• Must be able to read blueprints and schematics. 

• Knowledgeable in fabrication of small machine parts, guards, etc. is preferred. 

• Knowledgeable on the operation and repair of pneumatic and hydraulic, cylinders, valves, accumulators, and compressor and pipefitting. 

• Troubleshoot hydraulic, pneumatic, and steam processes for failure points and repair problems in those systems. 

Leadership/ Teamwork 

• Communicate and coordinate with maintenance and production management any maintenance activities required on assigned equipment to ensure optimum line efficiency and product quality. 

• Communicate with other line technicians on other shifts, as necessary, to ensure coordination of all maintenance efforts on assigned equipment and effectively operate as part of a team. 

• Support implementation of department ideas/suggestions. 

• Maintain a good working relationship with all employees on all shifts 

• Work with team to optimize product/material sequencing to minimize changeover time and to implement continuous improvement initiatives.

• Mentor and coach line operators as needed on various maintenance and operational aspects to master their technical understanding of equipment and process controls. 

Quality Assurance 

• Follow established programs, policies, and practices to produce safe, quality foods that meet SQF, regulatory, company, and customer requirements. 

• Maintain equipment plus sustain a sanitary and clean environment during all phases of production and maintenance. 

• Perform all mandatory quality testing/checks and complete all related documentation and paperwork for department operations: Quality, Safety, etc. 

Health & Safety 

• Follow company safety policies and practices fostering a safe workplace and environment for ourselves and our co-workers. 

• Conform to Company policy and procedures including, but not limited to: Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP’s), Lock Out/Tag Out, HACCP check points, Quality Standards, Fall Protection, Hot Work, OSHA Regulations, and all others 

• Report unsafe acts and conditions to production and maintenance management and correct. 

Requirements 

Knowledge/ Skills/ Abilities: Demonstrated proficiency in the following Skills: 

• Oral and written communication 

• Time Management 

• Proficiency with technology (e.g. personal computers / laptops and associated programs--Windows, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, etc.)

• Mechanical 

• Electrical

• Pneumatic 

• Plc’s 

Education and /or Experience 

• Trade school with a concentration on mechanical or electrical preferred. 

• Minimum 2 years’ experience in industrial manufacturing, food industry a plus. 

• Additional training provided for the right candidate. 

Other Requirements 

• Ability to lift 50lbs and sit/ stand/ bend/ stoop according to job need. 

• Flexibility to work off-shifts, including days or nights, weekends, or holidays.