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Description The Maintenance Technician is responsible for performing the maintenance of the following, including but not limited to HPP and VAS equipment, Building and Facilities equipment, Powered Industrial Equipment, and stationery equipment. The Maintenance Technician performs routine Preventative Maintenance tasks and diagnosis of issues. Collaborates with the Production to ensure the equipment is running well or for signs of needed attention. Major tasks, responsibilities, and key accountabilities: Repair and maintain high pressure processing equipment, feed and removal systems and Vas equipment, such as conveyors, tape machines, etc. to minimize equipment maintenance downtime. Perform scheduled Preventative Maintenance checks and testing of sensors and other electric components, replace wear parts on normal replacement schedule. Perform major PM’s which require machine downtime and rebuild such as Wedge, Plug, Vessel alignment, etc. Troubleshoot, adjust, and replace AC and DC electrical equipment such as controls, proximity sensors, fuses, motor starters, relays, switches and timers. Inspect, troubleshoot, repair and/or replace mechanical components such as motors, drive chains, sprockets, sheaves, pulleys, rollers, conveyor belts, bearings, and transfer plates. Inspect, troubleshoot, repair and/or replace pneumatic equipment such as hydronic and hydraulic seals, high pressure components, air compressors, pumps, hoses and cylinders. Perform preventative maintenance inspections of plant equipment such as conveyors, water heaters, HVAC, water pumps, heat exchangers, evaporators, fans and powered industrial equipment. Maintain all maintenance tools in place and good working order on the shop floor shadow board. Maintain adequate stock on the shadow board of commonly needed preformed tubing and key spare parts. Test the equipment before returning to the Machine Operator or Lead. Ensure all tools and replaced parts have been removed and machinery is left in food ready sanitary condition or reported to the Supervisor a CIP is required. Adherence to the facility’s Document Control Policy following completion of training. Follow health, safety, and cleanliness standards. Maintain work areas on the shop floor and in the Maintenance Shop in a sanitary manner following all applicable GMP requirements. Excellent attendance and punctuality for an hourly role. Handle any minor tasks related to the duties of the position. Minimized maintenance downtime is the key accountability but there are expectations around diagnosing issues quickly, thoroughly and correctly; returning equipment to service in a safe, sanitary manner, correct the 1 st time. Maintain all tools in safe working order in tool boxes, cabinets and shadow boards. All commonly used spare parts maintained at expected levels, on shadow boards, close to the point of use. Additional Responsibilities: • On-call ability as needed to support the business. Rotating weekend work will be required for major preventative maintenance tasks, rebuilding of machines and to support weekend processing. • This position is required to be on the shop floor the bulk of the time to continually interact with the Line Leads and Machine Operators as well as to observe and hear the performance of the machines to identify potential issues as early as possible. • Provides parts and supplies inventory info or other report information to the leadership team. Requirements The Maintenance Technician is responsible for performing the maintenance of the following, including but not limited to HPP and VAS equipment, Building and Facilities equipment, Powered Industrial Equipment, and stationery equipment. The Maintenance Technician performs routine Preventative Maintenance tasks and diagnosis of issues. Collaborates with the Production to ensure the equipment is running well or for signs of needed attention. Major tasks, responsibilities, and key accountabilities: Repair and maintain high pressure processing equipment, feed and removal systems and Vas equipment, such as conveyors, tape machines, etc. to minimize equipment maintenance downtime. Perform scheduled Preventative Maintenance checks and testing of sensors and other electric components, replace wear parts on normal replacement schedule. Perform major PM’s which require machine downtime and rebuild such as Wedge, Plug, Vessel alignment, etc. Troubleshoot, adjust, and replace AC and DC electrical equipment such as controls, proximity sensors, fuses, motor starters, relays, switches and timers. Inspect, troubleshoot, repair and/or replace mechanical components such as motors, drive chains, sprockets, sheaves, pulleys, rollers, conveyor belts, bearings, and transfer plates. Inspect, troubleshoot, repair and/or replace pneumatic equipment such as hydronic and hydraulic seals, high pressure components, air compressors, pumps, hoses and cylinders. Perform preventative maintenance inspections of plant equipment such as conveyors, water heaters, HVAC, water pumps, heat exchangers, evaporators, fans and powered industrial equipment. Maintain all maintenance tools in place and good working order on the shop floor shadow board. Maintain adequate stock on the shadow board of commonly needed preformed tubing and key spare parts. Test the equipment before returning to the Machine Operator or Lead. Ensure all tools and replaced parts have been removed and machinery is left in food ready sanitary condition or reported to the Supervisor a CIP is required. Adherence to the facility’s Document Control Policy following completion of training. Follow health, safety, and cleanliness standards. Maintain work areas on the shop floor and in the Maintenance Shop in a sanitary manner following all applicable GMP requirements. Excellent attendance and punctuality for an hourly role. Handle any minor tasks related to the duties of the position. Minimized maintenance downtime is the key accountability but there are expectations around diagnosing issues quickly, thoroughly and correctly; returning equipment to service in a safe, sanitary manner, correct the 1 st time. Maintain all tools in safe working order in tool boxes, cabinets and shadow boards. All commonly used spare parts maintained at expected levels, on shadow boards, close to the point of use. Additional Responsibilities: • On call ability as needed to support the business. Rotating weekend work will be required for major preventative maintenance tasks, rebuilding of machines and to support weekend processing. • This position is required to be on the shop floor the bulk of the time to continually interact with the Line Leads and Machine Operators as well as to observe and hear the performance of the machines to identify potential issues as early as possible. • Provides parts and supplies inventory info or other report information to leadership team.