Maintenance Technician

Job Summary

This person will assist with maintenance and repair efforts to ensure all equipment is operating in a safe and efficient manner, and to keep down-time to a minimum. This person will maintain accurate and detailed records of all daily work, and work successfully with the various parts and equipment vendors. Additionally, this person will suggest operational improvements and be committed to all food safety, quality, housekeeping, and employee safety practices. The successful candidate will have a working knowledge of food manufacturing processes, as well as SQF and GMP.

General Function:

Assist with all assigned equipment and facility maintenance and repair functions.

Reports to: Maintenance Supervisor

Wage: Based on Experience

Standards of Performance:

• Reduce equipment downtime

• Accurate completion of daily paperwork

• Maintain and improve production line capabilities and efficiencies

• Maintain Preventative Maintenance Schedule

• Observe and follow all company safety procedures, GMPs, and other company policies

• Identify work that needs to be done; take initiative to get it done

• Develop a positive business relationship with, and support the production staff to achieve company objectives

**Authority:**To stop a process for personal safety and/or food quality reasons

Shift hours may be negotiable, but will be 9-11 hours per day, Monday through Friday. Some Saturdays may be required as well.

Responsibilities and Duties:

• Troubleshoot equipment challenges, communicate with respective equipment manufacturer(s), resolve issues

• Continually work to improve the condition of the facility

• Maintain machinery to ensure a consistent flow of product through processing machinery

• Complete required paperwork

• Follow established Quality and Safety procedures

• Complete assigned maintenance and repair responsibilities

Qualifications:

• At least 5 years of maintenance experience in a food manufacturing environment

• Extensive experience with packaging equipment required

• Extensive knowledge of electrical and PLCs is critical

• Electrical and Mechanical troubleshooting, and extensive experience reading schematic drawings/diagrams

• Comprehensive understanding of Food Quality and Safety procedures, GMPs, and employee safety programs

• Pass a pre-employment drug test

Benefits

Health insurance is available after 60 days of employment.

Attendance Bonus effective immediately

Job Type: Full-time

You should be proficient in:

• PLC Troubleshooting Skills

Machines & technologies you'll use:

• Programmable Logic Controller (PLC)