Position Summary:
To maintain machinery and building in safe working condition. To improve efficacy of machinery by means of completing preventative and predictive maintenance. To repair downed machinery quickly, completely and in a safe manner.

Essential Functions:

• Perform routine preventive Maintenance activities
• Takes the initiative in finding and implementing efficiency improvements to existing equipment and processes.
• Assist in the installation, start-up and qualification of new equipment.
• Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills for mechanical, pneumatic, minor electrical failures, sensors, and fault conditions.
• Replace defective variable frequency drive and/or motor.
• Review equipment technical documentation to update preventative maintenance schedules.
• Analyze maintenance data for the implementation of a predictive maintenance program.
• Maintain detailed records of work performed, parts used, and time spent.
• Set-up and trouble shoot process equipment.
• Work closely with production to quickly resolve technical issues.
• Knowledge of PLC’s, hydraulics, AC/DC, fuses, etc.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:

• Proven mechanical aptitude – through trade school or relevant job experience.
• In-depth knowledge of plant operations; and functioning of production equipment.
• Ability to independently diagnose and repair equipment problems, as well as recommend long-term solutions.
• A working knowledge of inventory maintenance system is required.
• The ability to initiate and coordinate plant equipment and facilities projects under the direction of the Maintenance Manager is required.
• Ability to machine parts using lathes mills welding equipment according to specifications is required.
• Experience with Lock Out Tag Out
• Basic addition, subtraction, multiplication and division, and reading skills; as well as the ability to read and interpret blueprints.
• Ability to work with hand and power tools in a safe manner.
• Past experience with manual fabrication – tig or mig welding, vertical mill, or engine lathe preferred.
• Background in food processing – basic GMP training preferred.
• Past experience as a lead in a high speed packaging environment preferred.

Physical Requirements:

• Must have the ability to lift 50 lbs. and to perform physical activities, such as, but not limited to, lifting, bending, and standing, climbing or walking.

Environmental Conditions

• Air-conditioned/heated facility with adequate lighting.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Opportunities for advancement
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Morning shift

Experience:

• Maintence mechanic: 4 years (Preferred)
• Manufacturing: 4 years (Preferred)
• Lock out and tag out: 4 years (Preferred)
• inventory maintenance: 4 years (Preferred)
• diagnose and repair equipment: 4 years (Preferred)

Work Location: In person