Maintenance Technician - 2nd Shift

Job Description Summary

The Maintenance Technician is responsible for the upkeep of the Green Bay facility and mechanical and electrical systems. The Maintenance Technician is expected to perform emergency repairs, preventive maintenance, troubleshoot, and repair general electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic and mechanical equipment with minimal downtime.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Responsible for performing troubleshooting, repair work and preventative maintenance on all production machinery, equipment and instrumentation to sustain plant operations at highly efficient levels. Equipment includes mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and fluid handling systems.
• Ability to read and understand blueprints, electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic prints and diagrams and ladder logic programs.
• Proficient in using hand, power, shop, and diagnostic tools.
• Ability to coordinate multiple jobs effectively, and to handle detailed and broad range projects.
• Ability to meet deadlines and be detail oriented.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision and to work flexible hours.
• Ability to communicate effectively (read, write, comprehension) and follow complicated verbal and/or written instructions.
• Install and modify production equipment and machinery.
• Document project activities and prepare appropriate operating standards and/or maintenance procedures for all equipment and processes.
• Complete documentation process for machinery usage, equipment maintenance.
• Maintain cleanliness of maintenance equipment shop.  
• PC literate, email, and calendar outlook use.
• Skilled in electrical power/control, mechanical and fluid handling systems. 
• Knowledge of production line packaging and filling equipment.

• Follows all Good Manufacturing Practices as stated within the policy.
• Follows all Safety rules & procedures by working safely and ensuring safety of others.
• Follow all food safety procedures.
• Follows all environmental protocols as applicable.
• Follows all sanitation procedures and work instructions.
• Any additional duties as assigned.

Knowledge/Education:

• Associate degree or higher in electro-mechanical technology or similar
• High school diploma or GED certificate.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in packaging and process equipment line maintenance of machinery in food or beverage manufacturing facility.

Competencies and Abilities:

• Demonstrates a high level of professionalism while promoting a friendly work environment.
• Must be dependable, trustworthy, able to bring energy to the performance of a task and able to show consideration for and maintain good relations with others.
• Ability to exhibit a professional and collaborative demeanor toward others; able to work productively with a variety of personalities and individuals.
• Self-starter able to conceptualize and drive initiatives forward.
• Positive attitude and motivated by contributing to the overall success of the team.
• Able to develop strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Creative problem-solving skills.
• Comfortable moving at a fast pace and in ambiguous environments.
• Willing to address difficult situations head on with patience and respect.

Performance Expectations:

Confidentiality, quality, accuracy, timeliness, reliability, and thoroughness of work performed; ability to gain the trust and respect of management team at the facility and employees, maintain the integrity of confidential business and product information; ability to communicate effectively and develop good working relationships with employees at all levels of the company, ability to work with and through others is essential to accomplish goals and objectives of the Company. 

Working Conditions: 

Work is performed largely in a plant environment.  Hours of work will generally be during regular business hours equaling 40 hours per week. There will be some variation in work hours due to plant needs and other matters.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Physical ability to climb ladders, stairs, crawl through manholes, work on roofs, in tight areas.

Physical requirements (Amount of time in an 8-hour day)

Stand/Walk

☐ None ☐ 1-4 Hours ☐ 4-6 Hours ☒ 6 or more

Sit

☒ None ☐ 1-4 Hours ☐ 4-6 Hours ☐ 6 or more

Drive Forklift – Prime Mover

☒ Intermittently ☐ 1-3 Hours ☐ 3-5 Hours ☐ 5 or more

Repetitive Hand Motion

☒Simple Grasping: 50%

☒Fine Manipulation: 30%

☒Pushing and Pulling: 20%

Environmental Conditions

☒ Hot ☒ Cold ☒ Temperature ☐ Wet ☐ Dusty ☒ Noisy

Lifting Requirement

☐ Sedentary Work

Lifting 10 pounds maximum and occasionally lifting and/or carrying articles as dockets, ledgers, and small tools. Although a sedentary job is defined as one which involves sitting, a certain amount of walking and standing is often necessary in carrying out job duties. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally and other sedentary criteria are met.

☐ Light Work

Lifting 20 pounds maximum with frequent lifting and/or carrying of objects weighing up to 10 pounds. Even though the weight lifted may be only a negligible amount, a job is in this category when it requires walking or standing to a significant degree or when it involves sitting most of the time with a degree of pushing and pulling of arm and/ or leg controls. 

☒ Medium Work

Lifting of 75 pounds maximum with the frequent lifting and/or carrying of objects weighing up to 25 pounds. 

☐ Very Heavy Work

Lifting objects 100 pounds with frequent lifting and/or carrying of objects weighing 50 pounds or more. Team lift is required for objects weighing over 50 pounds. 

Protective Equipment: Employees must wear personal protective equipment as required by position.