Maintenance Technician

• Practices and complies with all plant and maintenance department safety procedures
• Understands the concept of Permit Required Confined Spaces and assists with proper alternate entry of re-classified confined spaces when necessary
• Follows all applicable good manufacturing practices (GMP's) for area assigned
• Maintains and uses appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE)
• Attends classes, seminars, and in-house training as needed
• Makes improvements and suggestions to optimize maintenance program
• Executes and document planned and unplanned work findings and data during shift via computerized maintenance management system (CMMS)
• Repairs and installation of parts, tools and equipment
• Fabricates or modifies machines, tools, or equipment
• Performs Preventative Maintenance (PM), inspections, corrective repairs, special projects/equipment rebuilds
• Performs execution and resolution of equipment breakdowns/repairs
• Leverages methodologies including root cause analysis (RCA), break down failure analysis (BDA) and cause maps
• Utilizes predictive maintenance technologies to identify failures and takes correct follow-up actions
• Documents the cause of the failure and works with maintenance team to prevent a reoccurrence
• Understands and interprets technical documents and diagrams
• Maintains and repairs facility/utility systems such as mechanical, electrical, building systems
• Executes PMs and repairs to Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC) systems, refrigeration, instrumentation, elevator maintenance, painting, plumbing, carpentry, grounds keeping and mechanical repairs
• May be required to perform tests, repair and replacement of fire alarm, fire sprinkler, smoke detector, emergency and exit sign lighting system
• Repairs, replaces and/or rebuilds plumbing fixtures and connections
• Cleans and replaces traps, drains, vents and drain lines, faucets, and toilets, basic wall board repairs
• Handles plant waste, both hazardous and non-hazardous, in a compliant manner
• May perform other duties as required

• High School Diploma or GED
• a minimum of 2 years of experience in a manufacturing facility performing mechanical and electrical inspections, troubleshooting and repairs
• pass plant specific maintenance test required

• Some college or formal technical school education with demonstrated aptitude and skills in mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, carpentry, plumbing, and welding techniques
• Ability to deal with problems involving variables in standardized situations, along with two years in food manufacturing environment experience

competitive health, dental, 401k and wellness benefits beginning on the first day of employment