Maintenance Engineer

• Support production operations by troubleshooting process deviations, implementing improvements in existing processes, installing & supporting new technologies to increase productivity, reliability, and cost reduction.
• Ensure machinery and equipment run smoothly and reliably through constant review of PM and condition based programs, revising as needed.
• Provide guidance and technical support to maintenance technicians in the proper installation of new and repair of existing equipment.
• Provide technical support and oversight in the acquisition, installation, operation, maintenance, and improvement of manufacturing equipment.
• Assist in developing departmental objectives in areas of Safety, Quality, and Overall Equipment Effectiveness.
• Ensure Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and safety standards are incorporated into new designs and manufacturing improvements.
• Foster adherence and enforce compliance with Housekeeping, Sanitation, GMP, Food and Personnel Safety policies.
• Oversees Metal Detector, Scale, and Lifting equipment inspections and calibration programs.
• Directs Contract and internal electrical maintenance.
• Become subject matter expert in operation/maintenance of treatment chambers.
• Support technician training.
• Track expenses and oversee maintenance cost.
• Provide capital forecasting needs.
• Oversee equipment inventory and ensure orders are placed to replenish as needed.
• Directs the execution of and improvements to the Preventative Maintenance program.

• Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial preferred)
• Ability to read, interpret, and create engineering drawings
• Fundamental knowledge of low voltage industrial controls and power distribution
• 6 yrs in industrial manufacturing, 4 years’ experience in maintenance.
• Experience with productivity and efficiency programs (TPM, Lean concepts) or similar fundamentals
• Supervisory experience.
• NFPA 70e awareness training
• A strong understanding of sanitary design concepts
• Formal training in root cause investigation methodology
• Knowledge of federal, state, and local regulatory agencies (OSHA, FDA, EPA)
• Experience in an agricultural or food processing environment
• Experience with milling, mixing and packaging equipment
• Demonstrates a sense of urgency, ownership and tenacity to resolve problems
• Demonstrated leadership, planning, organizing and communication skills
• Self-motivated
• Results driven
• Ability to manage multiple concurrent projects and priorities
• Excellent written communication
• Comfortable working in an industrial environment
• Excellent Computer Skills: Microsoft Excel, Word & Outlook
• Proficiency in AutoCAD or Solidwork

Salary : $75,000 - $105,000