What are the responsibilities and job description for the Autonomous Maintenance Tech - Concord, NC position at S&D Coffee?
We are seeking a Technical Operator dedicated to operating, maintaining, and optimizing automated production equipment through autonomous maintenance practices. This role emphasizes proactive care--cleaning, lubrication, inspection, and minor adjustments--to ensure equipment reliability and minimize downtime. While basic troubleshooting is required, the primary focus is to use continuous improvement to maintain the production equipment to sustain a world-class operational standard.
Job Duties:
* Adhere to safety protocols and safety maps to perform minor interventions and/or lockout/tagout.
* Assign tasks as needed for operators and support staff for retail lines
* Ensure products comply with quality expectations and specifications
* Operate, maintain, and optimize automated machinery to ensure smooth production workflows.
* Perform autonomous maintenance tasks such as cleaning, inspection, lubrication, and centerlining.
* Perform visual inspections to detect abnormalities and prevent failures/downtime.
* Conduct routine operational checks and ensure machines are ready for start-up and shut-down.
* Monitor equipment performance and identify early signs of wear or abnormal conditions.
* Train newer or less technical operators how to properly operate and maintain the equipment.
* Participate in root cause analysis for recurring issues and collaborate with maintenance teams for corrective actions.
* Assist in new equipment installation, testing, and commissioning to ensure proper autonomous maintenance standards are established.
* Maintain accurate logs of machine performance, downtime, and maintenance interventions.
* Participate in continuous improvement projects to enhance equipment reliability and reduce unplanned downtime.
* Collaborate with engineering and maintenance teams for system upgrades, calibration, and modifications.