Position Purpose

The Maintenance Technician II performs skilled maintenance and repair of complex mechanical, electrical, and other physical structures. Maintains, troubleshoots, and repairs facilities' mechanical components and electrical systems in accordance with SOPs (standard operating procedures), internal requirements, manufacturer's specifications, and safety policies. Develops, maintains, and secures a spare parts inventory of basic maintenance hand and power tools. Recommends purchase of maintenance tools, equipment, and supplies as required. Assists Maintenance Lead in developing methods and procedures to improve facility efficiency and workflow. Oversee and review the work of lower-level technicians.

Major/Key Accountabilities

• Locate, identify, and resolve any safety issues with mechanical or electrical devices.
• Proactively investigate needs, evaluate issues, and present/recommend alternatives to decrease overall facility operational downtime thus increasing operational effectiveness.
• Develop and maintain purchasing/inventory controls for repair parts and tool inventories.
• Support existing and future projects during installations, start-up, and long-term operation.
• Support daily/weekly asset usage
• Assist in daily/weekly training warehouse personnel.
• Assist with special projects as directed by management.
• Continuously seeking to improve upon existing methods of operation, by research and development.
• Propose, plan, and execute corrective, preventive, and predictive maintenance activities.

Measures

• Repair and maintenance costs
• Zero Harm and OSHA compliance
• Maintenance/Mechanical downtime MTBT failure

Challenges

• Work schedule includes rotating shifts and weekends.

• Working safely and efficiently under difficult circumstances and deadlines to make necessary repairs and keep the lines running.
• Work environment is not climate controlled, and some areas are exposed to water from the machinery.
• Mechanical work includes climbing into machinery and being exposed to hot, steamy conditions.
• Daily work with chemicals.
• Daily work includes altitude areas.

Key Contacts

The plant leadership team, Regional Maintenance Manager, HR, Food Safety Director, Director of Ops, VP of Ops

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Education or certifications in industrial electronics, welding, or wash systems is required.

Experience

• 3-5 years of experience in general maintenance machine operations, facility maintenance, and maintenance for high-volume conveying systems, etc.
• 3 years of experience in PLC and advanced electrical operational maintenance/repair
• Experience in/around: high-volume conveying operations, water systems, large-volume washers, motors, electrical, and PLC controls.
• Previous experience with the following: repair and understanding of heating/ boiler units.
• Previous experience with general facility maintenance functions including doors, offices, forklifts, etc.

Skills and Knowledge

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Problem-solving skills.
• Ability to quickly interpret, analyze, and report issues with machines/facility components.
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment.
• Proven planning and organizational skills with the ability to handle high-volume mechanical requirements.
• Demonstrated success in handling multiple high-priority projects, in addition to normal responsibilities.

Languages

English - Required

Spanish - Desirable