Position Summary

The Maintenance Technician executes the scheduled and day-to-day activities of the Maintenance Department to ensure the plant meets department and overall plant goals of safety and quality. Performs all work in a manner that complies with all federal, state, local, SQF, company rules and regulations and with optimum regard for plant safety and Good Manufacturing Practices.

Essential Job Functions

• Troubleshoots repairs and maintains plant machinery and equipment such as mixers, conveyors, compressors, and pumps.
• Troubleshoots, repairs or replaces control devices such as switches, photo eyes, proximity sensors, pushbuttons, contactors, motor starters, etc. as needed
• Troubleshoots repairs or replaces oven components such as burners, valves, bearings, scrapers, etc.
• Troubleshoots repairs or replaces pneumatic and basic electrical power components.
• Troubleshoots repairs or replaces PLC based control systems.
• Preforms work order repairs, inspections and adjustments as well as preventative and predictive maintenance tasks.
• Sets up and operates metal working equipment such as hand tools, welders, drill press, or grinders.
• Monitors and assists outside contractors on/outside the premises.
• Works closely with production, refrigeration and warehouse personnel to effectively resolve and eliminate plant and process problems.
• Communicates daily all pertinent information to department management.
• Works in conjunction with maintenance and refrigeration technicians to cross train on system maintenance to obtain adequate coverage across all shifts.
• Assists management in developing standard operating procedures, and duty cycles for all repairs and maintenance, relating to process and packaging equipment.
• Interprets and understands plans and specifications, schematics, operating and maintenance manuals for applicable system.
• Maintains plant boiler and hot water systems.
• Participates in plant safety, SQF, health and environmental programs.
• Perform all other duties, responsibilities, and special projects as assigned

Education/Training

Required:

• High School diploma

Preferred:

• Technical College/PLC Certification Course
• Electrical/mechanical experience, preferably within the industry.

Preferred:

• Experience in a food manufacturing and packaging environment.
• Working knowledge of PLC’s
• Bi-lingual English / Spanish ability