$25-34 Food Manufacturing Line Technician - Maintenance

Summary: As a line technician, your primary role is to ensure the smooth and efficient operation of the manufacturing process. You are responsible for setting up, operating, maintaining, and troubleshooting various equipment and machinery used in the production line. Maintenance team members ensure buildings, processes, and equipment are operating properly through preventative maintenance and timely repairs, as well as identifying and implementing continuous improvement changes. 

  Essential Job Functions:

 1. Equipment Setup: Daily inspection of production line equipment prior to startup. Ensure proper operation and repair machines as needed. Preparing the production line by configuring machines, tools, and materials according to the specifications of the product being manufactured.

 2. Machine Operation: Operating and monitoring the machinery during the production process to ensure that products are being produced correctly and at the desired quality standards.

 3. Quality Control: Performing regular checks and inspections on the products to ensure they meet quality standards and conducting necessary adjustments when defects or issues are identified.

 4. Maintenance and Repair: Conducting routine maintenance on the machinery and equipment to keep them in good working condition and promptly addressing any breakdowns or malfunctions. Perform routine preventative maintenance. Read and interpret equipment manuals and work orders to perform required maintenance and service. Use a variety of hand and power tools, electric meters, welders, machining equipment and material handling equipment in performing duties. 

 5. Troubleshooting: Diagnosing and resolving issues with the production line to minimize downtime and maintain productivity. Preform troubleshooting and repairs including, but not limited to, mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic and plumbing systems throughout the facility.

 6. Safety Compliance: Adhering to safety protocols and guidelines to create a safe working environment for yourself and your colleagues. Comply with OSHA Safety and all company, USDA, FDA regulations for food plants. This requires the understanding of HAACP and SSOP plans and the ability to comply with these regulations. 

 7. Documentation: Keeping detailed records of production activities, equipment maintenance, and any issues encountered during the manufacturing process.

 8. Continuous Improvement: Identifying opportunities for process improvement and contributing ideas to enhance productivity and efficiency.

 9. Training and Support: Assisting new employees in learning the manufacturing processes and 

techniques as needed.

 10. Preform other duties as assigned or needed.

 Line technicians play a crucial role in the production process and collaborate closely with other team members, such as production supervisors, engineers, and quality control personnel. They help to ensure that products are manufactured efficiently, meet quality standards, and are delivered on time to customers.

Job Safety Requirements:

Safety is our top priority.  Employees are responsible to promote a safe and healthy work environment.  Accountabilities include but are not limited to:

 Ensuring unsafe acts or conditions are reported promptly for corrective action.

• Empowered to stop a task if there are safety concerns so that corrective action can be taken.
• Auditing your processes and environment.
• Engaged with the safety committee to continuously improve our plant safety performance.  

Job Requirements:

 High School Diploma or equivalent 

• 2 to 5 year of experience in a fast paced production environment – food experience is preferred.
• Must be physically fit and able to work on feet most of the day. Capable of lifting 75 pounds repetitively.
• Demonstrated success at attention to detail
• Ability to independently examine information and/or situations, evaluates potential impact, options, and makes recommendations