Maintenance Mechnician/Technician

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

-        Installs, operates, maintains, repairs, lubricates, and troubleshoots complex processing and

high speed packaging machinery and other equipment in the facility such as gear boxes, variable

speed drives, pumps and compressors, dust collecting equipment, code daters, check weighers, etc.

-        Performs predictive and preventative maintenance activities as outlined in the CMMS system.

-        Installs, maintains, and troubleshoots all types of A/C and D/C electrical equipment.

-        Operates production equipment as part of troubleshooting, and validation of completed

maintenance activity.

-        Assists Engineering in installation of new equipment. Works from drawings, verbal instructions

and/or sketches.

-        Works with technical support, the operations group, and peer mechanics to resolve

problematic machine or personnel issues.

-        Helps maintain spare parts inventory for plant as directed by checking out parts form parts room,

using parts ordering procedure, and restocking inventory.

-        It helps maintain shop areas and parts room, so they are clean and orderly.

-        Actively participates in root cause analysis and other plant continuous improvement initiatives.

Recommends and implements continuous improvement ideas.

-        Occasionally performs work in other areas such as building maintenance.

-        Complies with safety and cGMP requirements. Follows (LO/TO) all Safety procedures and wears.

 all personal protective equipment as directed by the Company Safety Policy.

Qualifications and Education Requirements

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Preferred Skills

Preferred associate degree (A. A.) or equivalent from two-year college or technical school plus a

minimum of two years of related experience OR a minimum of five years related experience.

Comprehensive knowledge of machine troubleshooting, electrical, mechanical, fabrication,

pneumatics, hydraulics, OSHA standards, cGMP’s, lock-out/tag-out is required.

Food or pharmaceutical industry experience preferred.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance

instructions, and procedure manuals.

Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.

Ability to communicate effectively to coworkers and supervisors.

Bilingual is a plus.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, addition,

subtraction, multiplication, decimals, and measurements.

REASONING ABILITY

Excellent problem-solving skills required.

OTHER SKILLS and ABILITIES

Basic computer skills required. Must have ability to train and mentor other employees (including

lower-level maintenance mechanics). Excellent interpersonal and listening skills required.

Must be an independent thinker with the ability to make sound decisions in a fast-paced, team

environment. Must demonstrate an understanding of the company priorities and core values and

daily activities must support them. Excellent organizational, planning and attention to detail.

Initiative to complete tasks on time with minimal supervision required.

Must read and understand electrical and mechanical blueprints, use simple shop math,

Ability to quickly understand the theory of operation of both processing and high-speed packaging.

equipment. Must be familiar with PLC, solid state, and servo control. Possesses a working

knowledge of electrical test equipment such as digital multimeter, amp probe, megger, etc.

Ability to work other shifts and weekends and to travel to other facilities.

Basic machine shop skills needed = drilling and taping and use of drill press and pedestal grinder.

        Mig and Tig welding skills are a plus.