Maintenance Technician

Job Description

Maintenance Mechanic *Must be available to work 2nd or 3rd shift.
Must have food industry background.


Position Summary: The Maintenance Mechanic will be responsible for a range of tasks related to the Preventative Maintenance and maintaining of food production machinery and could involve troubleshooting, repairing and upgrading of production machinery. Must be able to adhere to maintenance schedules and detect minor problems and correct them before they become major.

Experience/Skills:

• Demonstrate a good Safety practices by understanding and following all safety rules and requirements, identifying potential safety hazards and working in a neat and orderly manner.
• Possess good communication skills as demonstrated by the ability to understand and follow directions, ask questions to ensure full comprehension and effective communication (verbal and written) of problems, issues and concerns. 
• Demonstrate a strong technical aptitude and the ability to learn to facilitate advancement.
• Must have HVAC, refrigeration and PLC controls experience
• Strong organizational skills as demonstrated by the ability to prioritize work and attack problems in a methodical and organized manner.
• Ability to effectively troubleshoot and diagnose problems. 
• Must be able to lift and carry up to 50 lbs., grasp, bend, stoop, squat, climb, reach and perform other movements associated with inspecting, analyzing and repairing machinery.
• Must demonstrate proficiency in the care and use of all site specific, facility required PPE (Personal Protection Equipment), including respirators
• Must consistently demonstrate the ability to perform all assigned tasks in an accurate and timely manner.
• Must have ability to operate Computer Maintenance Management System (software).
• Must demonstrate ability to work alone or in a team environment and willingness to assume additional or new responsibilities readily.
• Must possess a valid driver's license and a safe driving record.
• Must be able to pass a drug screen and criminal background check. 
• Initiative to begin and finish assigned tasks without supervision.
• Have own tools necessary to work effectively.
• Comply with all GMP, HACCP, and Company policies.
• Perform preventative maintenance on all assigned equipment.
• Identify and report potential equipment and building problems.
• Ability and desire to willingly learn and help whomever, whenever and wherever assistance is needed.
• Must be flexible to work the ""off-shift"", overtime, and on-call hours. 
• Effectively communicate issues to the Shift Process and/or Maintenance Manager
• Daily housekeeping duties to maintain safe and clean work area.
• Other responsibilities, duties, or projects, as assigned by Management.

Education: High School diploma or GED