Job Title: Maintenance Technician

Summary

Provide technical solutions to automation-related tasks including troubleshooting, determining root case, implementation of fix and documentation of solutions. Responsible for designing SOPs, installing, maintaining and troubleshooting automation equipment including logic controllers and HMI devices used in production equipment. Must have a broad range of knowledge and understanding of process machinery, electrical controls, as well as mechanical, pneumatic and hydraulic systems essential to plant and production related equipment.

Description

Maintenance Tech, is responsible for safely maintaining, repairing, replacing and modifying all processing, packaging and facility equipment with optimal quality and efficiency. In addition, the incumbent possesses supervisory responsibilities and functions.

● Assists in planning of repairs

● Demonstrates 100% functionality in order to complete work orders as well as log corrective maintenance issues

● Perform minimal electrical repairs and troubleshoot for the following: AC&DC motor controls, solid state motor controls, and test equipment

● Must demonstrate an understanding of the company’s objectives including productivity, yields, food safety, quality, customer service and cost goals; daily work activities should support achieving those goals

● Oversee or perform daily inspections, emergency repairs, routine adjustments and follow periodic preventive maintenance schedule

● Model professional workplace conduct and adherence to company policies such as the GMP compliance, attendance, punctuality, efficient and productive work habits and good personal hygiene

● Provide support to Process Improvement (PI) projects and participate on safety teams

● Perform other duties as required or assigned.

● Able to learn mechanical, electrical, hydraulic and pneumatic troubleshooting skills and emergency repair skills; ability to identify and repair problematic issues concerning all equipment and machinery, including finding innovative solutions to recurrent problems

● Ability to use multimeter and other measurable instruments

● Ability to read, write and speak English

● Ability to perform the daily tech/maintenance activities during the shift

● Must work effectively in a team setting as well as promote team and cooperation

● Ability to analyze work requirements and plan accordingly

● Able to learn to understand schematics, drawings, and manuals to establish facts and draw conclusions

● Strong organizational skills

● Effective communication skills

● Ability to demonstrate math skills as part of the daily activities such as fractions, decimals, percentages and the metric system; efficient with ratios, metric system and formulas

● Familiarity and preventive and reliability based maintenance

● Adhering to Company policies, procedures, and directives regarding standards of workplace behavior in completing job duties and assignments. Must follow all Company Safety policies, as well as all GMP and FSQA regulations and all lock-out/tag-out requirements according to OSHA requirements

● Food Processing Industry experience preferred but not required

NECESSARY INGREDIENTS

● High School Diploma or GED equivalency

● Experience in a manufacturing environment required

● Must be able to take direction as well as ownership of given tasks

Abilities

● Understand and follow oral and written instructions

● Ability to prioritize and manage multi-functional tasks

● Ability to work effectively under pressure, and against strict time constraints

● Ability to use standard powered and non-powered tools

● Ability to accurately assess mechanical and electrical problems, make recommendations, communicate effectively and resolve issues quickly

● Must be able to walk, bend, stand and reach for extended periods of time

● Must be able to lift 49 lbs.

Job Types: Full-time, Contract

Pay: $20.00 - $23.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Vision insurance

Experience level:

• 1 year
• 2 years
• 3 years
• Under 1 year

Schedule:

• 5x8
• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Work setting:

• In-person

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Experience:

• conveyor repair: 2 years (Preferred)
• Industrial maintenance: 2 years (Preferred)
• Mechanical troubleshooting: 1 year (Preferred)
• Electrical troubleshooting: 1 year (Preferred)

Shift availability:

• Day Shift (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Dallas, TX 75237 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Dallas, TX 75237: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person