What are the responsibilities and job description for the Dairy Manufacturing Maintenance Tech position at Richmond Beverage Solutions?
Richmond Beverage Solutions, a DFA company, is seeking Maintenance Mechanics to join our team!!
GENERAL PURPOSE
Demonstrate full proficiency in maintenance/mechanical activities to ensure that all equipment is operating effectively and efficiently. Perform general maintenance, preventative maintenance, over-hauls, modification, fabrication, welding, and/or mechanical and electrical troubleshooting and repair. Work with a limited degree of supervision, with oversight focused on complex and/or new assignments. Act as an informal resource for colleagues with less experience.
JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Requirements:
- Perform maintenance and/or repairs (planned, unplanned, emergency) on production, processing, and packaging equipment as well as utility related equipment or systems, following all safety procedures
- Perform preventative maintenance; perform routine inspections of equipment for assessment of reliability and performance
- Read, analyze, and interpret technical procedures, electrical schematics, service manuals, and work orders to perform required maintenance and service
- Support the installation of new equipment
- Assist operators with training or troubleshooting to minimize equipment downtime
- Complete work orders in a timely manner, while maintaining high quality standards
- Use a variety of hand and power tools, electric meters, and material handling equipment in performing duties
- Maintain communication with other departments, management, and employees and notify them of any problems and/or concerns that may restrict the efficiency of production
- Ensure all repairs are documented. Complete all paperwork clearly, legibly, and accurately with required information. Document all required information in accordance with standard operations procedures
- Stay up to date on new products, equipment, technology and techniques
- Utilizing continuous improvement mindset, assist in identifying opportunities to improve processes
- Exhibit the ability to anticipate parts requirements for the tasks, follow proper purchasing procedures, and acquire parts ahead of anticipated task performance
- Maintain safe working conditions for employees and compliance with all state and federal regulations regarding health and safety issues
- Follow all DFA good manufacturing practices (GMP) and work in a manner consistent with all corporate regulatory, food safety, quality, and sanitation requirements
- The requirements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employee, but is not a complete list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required. Other duties may be assigned as required
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Graduation from trade school or technical school preferred in areas such as electrical, programmable controls
(PLC/HMI), mechanical, welding/fabrication, refrigeration, plumbing, etc. - 2 to 4 years of maintenance, mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, electronic, computer-controlled
equipment, PLC, and HVAC or related experience, preferably in a manufacturing environment - Experience on a variety of equipment including lubricating, cleaning, material handling, motor control, relay
control, process control and packaging equipment - Experience with ammonia refrigeration systems preferred
- Certification and/or License – may be required during course of employment
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Must be able to perform electrical work (change pump motors, diagnose motor control problem, etc.)
- Must know pneumatics, solenoid valves, and air cylinders
- Must be able to use standard maintenance tools in a safe manner
- Must have the ability to perform minor projects from planning to installation. (Typically, this includes non-sanitary piping, drain lines, vacuum lines)
- Must have the ability to perform routine repairs in a safe and timely fashion (rebuilding product/water pumps, boiler maintenance, HVAC, VFD's, sanitary valves, piping leaks)
- Must have the ability to perform routine preventative maintenance on a variety of equipment, identify any abnormal conditions, and maintain appropriate records
- Must have the ability to perform basic welding for repair and fabrication (tig/stick)
- Must have the ability to follow process control computer variables and schematics and diagnose system problems
- Must have the ability to assist other mechanics on more complicated repairs in a safe and useful manner
- Must have good interpersonal skills necessary to foster cooperation and effectively communicate with others
- Basic computer skills
An Equal Opportunity Employer