Job Summary

Safely maintain, rebuild, repair, move, modify, troubleshoot, adjust, and perform preventive maintenance on all plant production equipment to provide maximum equipment availability. 

Essential Functions

• Works safely at all times to avoid injury to self, co-workers, or damage to company property.
• Perform preventive maintenance tasks as assigned on any and all plant production equipment. 
• Maintain and repair machines and auxiliary equipment following all safety procedures and working efficiently through proper problem solving and troubleshooting of issues.
• Use all resources available to minimize downtime and maximize running efficiency.
• Complete records and use reporting system as required for effective performance.
• Responsible for relocation and installation of equipment, including electrical, air and water hookup.
• Participate in production changeovers and adjustments
• Perform miscellaneous and/or general maintenance work and assist in check out, debug and start-up of new equipment as required
• Work with other employees in a fully supportive team relationship to contribute to the overall goals of the work unit, department, and company.
• Contribute to the overall cleanliness and safety of work areas, ensuring that any repair associated with the product stream have been cleaned and sanitized using proper procedures.
• Participate in CI Programs on an annual basis
• Participate in SQF Housekeeping and Food Safety Programs.  Provide plant housekeeping support.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Job Qualifications

Required

• Must have the ability to read and comprehend written and oral instructions, technical data, blueprints, etc. and the ability to communicate effectively with others.
• Must be proficient at problem solving and troubleshooting complex equipment issues.
• Must have industrial electric experience including being familiar with PLC’s and PC based controls.
• Must have hydraulic and pneumatic experience.
• Must have the ability to work with basic PC programs.
• Must be able to work on own with little supervision.
• Must have own tools.
• Ability to properly use all power and non-power hand tools to safely perform assigned tasks.
• Have the ability to make intricate and extensive repairs without the aid of conventional drawings. 
• Ability to operate a forklift and aerial lifts by obtaining annual certification. 
• Requires basic educational level background normally acquired through the completion of high school level programs leading to a diploma or equivalent.
• Requires at least 3 years’ experience in manufacturing maintenance. 

Preferred

• Basic industrial electrical course, hydraulic course and/or pneumatic course preferred. 
• Electrical controls experience preferred. 

Environment

Work is done in a manufacturing environment.   Requires twisting at waist, bending/stooping, squatting/kneeling, and climbing ladders.  Incumbent will lift up to 70 lbs. on a regular basis and lift/carry more than 70 lbs. occasionally.  Requires reaching at, above and below shoulder level.  Must be able to work on elevated work platforms.

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