What are the responsibilities and job description for the Maintenance Tech I - 1st Shift position at Raybern Foods Inc?
SUMMARY
Maintain, adjust and repair plant machinery to meet industry standards while ensuring compliance with all regulatory agencies including but not limited to USDA, OSHA, FDA, EPA Local Government, independent auditors chosen by the company and the company’s own stated quality standards.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following:
- Repair downed equipment in a fast-paced time critical environment.
- Maintain complete maintenance records and PM schedules for all equipment and facilities.
- Implement factory recommended equipment maintenance schedules and develop schedules for areas where none exist.
- Maintain spare parts inventory to minimize downtime and expense to the company.
- Locate critical spares in the market for those items not in inventory.
- Source alternative maintenance parts suppliers to minimize maintenance costs to the company.
- Recognize production as the customer and strive to meet all of productions requirements.
- Recommend equipment modifications to improve the process, productivity and finished product quality.
- Participate in production equipment changeovers as needed.
- DMAIC, Design, measure, analyze, implement and control mechanical process improvements.
- Practice continuous improvement concepts in all aspects of equipment and facility maintenance.
- Other duties as assigned.
Regular and predictable attendance is an essential function of this position.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
This position has no supervisory responsibilities.
QUALIFICATIONS
EDUCATION and EXPERIENCE
High School Diploma or equivalent required, with some technical training and at least 5 years general maintenance experience.
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES AND REGISTRATIONS
None.
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES
- Basic electrical, welding, refrigeration, fabrication and mechanical skills required.
- Ability to read electrical and mechanical drawings.
- Read equipment manuals and diagrams.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the associate must regularly lift and /or move up to 50 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 100 pounds and occasionally push or pull more than 100 pounds.