Overview

Under the supervision of the Maintenance Supervisor and direction of the Maintenance Lead, this position will provide daily maintenance on machinery, both preventative and repair. Also, makes repairs or adjustments to machinery and equipment as needed to optimize production, quality and performance of lines and equipment. This position holds the primary responsibility for set-up and maintenance of vision inspection systems. The position also requires assisting and training entry and intermediate level technicians when necessary.

Responsibilities

• Directly responsible or assists others in installation, relocation, troubleshooting, repair, upgrades, and routine setup of assigned equipment.
• Set-up and train various vision systems, metal detection, and other production quality controls
• Train operators, technicians, and other employees who work with assigned equipment.
• Mentor and train entry and intermediate level technicians to better develop their skills in order to raise the skill level of the organization.
• Operate newly repaired machinery and equipment to verify the adequacy of repairs, as appropriate
• Perform preventive maintenance (PM) and properly complete all associated paperwork in timely manner for assigned equipment.
• Identify maintenance trends, potential improvements, suggest modifications to PM program to address trends and improve equipment up time.
• Complete all necessary course work/training as assigned by department management.
• Complete all necessary paperwork relating to the job, including using good documentation practices on cGMP documentation.
• Serve as back-up to the Maintenance Lead as needed

Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED and 4 years industrial maintenance experience at a journey level in a building trade such as carpentry, painting, masonry, electrical; or a combination of training and experience
• 5 years maintenance experience within a manufacturing, industrial or commercial environmen
• Proficient computer skills utilizing MS Office and Outlook and Internet (MS Word, Excel); Ability to create spreadsheets, graphs, and provide statistical analysis a plus
• Knowledge and understanding of LOTO and OSHA safety requirements as related to industrial operations
• Knowledge and application of NEC codes
• Knowledge and understanding of process support equipment and machinery
• Working knowledge and troubleshooting skills of motor/drive assembly mechanical functions and systems (e.g. change oil, gears, hydraulic and pneumatic systems)
• Advanced skills in the installation, modification and repair of mechanical and electrical systems
• Working knowledge of electrical functions and systems (e.g. fuses and circuit components)
• Ability to set up drives, read P&ID schematics and blueprints
• Ability to safely perform basic machining operations
• Proficient in the use of hand and power tools and precision measuring instruments (e.g. drills, drivers, calipers, micrometers, multi-meters, etc)
• Intermediate welding skills

Work Environment / Physical Demands (essential to perform the job duties)

• The employee is regularly required to use hands, speak and hear.

• The employee is occasionally required to sit for long periods, bend, reach with arms, and stoop at knees.
• Work is typically performed in a moderately noisy business area.
• Able to carry 50 lbs.