What are the responsibilities and job description for the Maintenance Technician (Experience with Cereals and/or Snacks) in Texas, USA - DKA position at 3A Recruiting LLC?
Company Description
Family business that has been doing snack manufacturing since 1952. Since then, the family business has grown, producing salty snacks in locations worldwide for different markets.
Job Description
We are seeking a Maintenance Technician with a strong electrical background that will be responsible for conducting maintenance for all equipment and facilities that will minimize disruptions in the warehouse operations and ensure the maximum useful life of all production equipment.
Principal Duties and Responsibilities:
- Control the efficient operation of all production equipment by performing mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and electronic repair and preventive maintenance
- Assure the preventative maintenance program is conducted and report improvements or upgrades to our preventative maintenance schedule
- Provide emergency/ unscheduled repairs in a timely manner to minimize downtime
- Inform the appropriate facility personnel/ supervisor of any necessary modifications or system malfunctions that would affect the area of operation
- Observe all OSHA and facility safety rules and regulations including the use of personal protective equipment; report all injuries, accidents, and hazards immediately
- Follow all established Food Safety guidelines and GMP’s, including maintaining an orderly and clean work environment
- Promote equipment safety and develop programs to respond to unexpected or emergency situations
- Read equipment manuals and other sources of information to assure appropriate operation and repair of equipment
- Audit and monitor systems, equipment logs, program logs and team effectiveness
- Monitor, complete, and maintain efficient and accurate paperwork as needed
- Support the Maintenance Manager with all the Maintenance department activities
- Install, maintain, and repair electrical control, wiring, and lighting systems.
- Read technical diagrams and blueprints
- Troubleshoot electrical issues using appropriate testing devices.
WAGE PER HOUR: $25 - $30/hr
Qualifications
Knowledge and Skill Requirements:
- High School Diploma or GED required, Maintenance license and certificates a plus
- 5 years’ experience in a manufacturing maintenance environment; Food Manufacturing experience a plus
- Must have strong electrical troubleshooting experience
- Possess basic plumbing, metalworking, and general facilities/ building maintenance welding, machining, electrical 115V & 220V single phase, and 208V 230V and 480 3phase, basic pump repairs, compressors, hydraulics, pneumatics, drafting, and blueprint reading knowledge, HVAC, PLC, Lift
- Trucks, and combustible engines are a plus
- General mechanical skills and knowledge related to troubleshooting and service of various equipment
- Proficient in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, and Excel)
- Availability to work any shift with weekend on-call rotation.
- Must be able to lift/push 100lbs
- Must have good communication skills, both written and verbal
- Ability to work with minimal supervision
Salary : $25 - $30