Maintenance Tech I

Description

JOB SUMMARY

As a Maintenance Technician, you will use your skills to support Manufacturing or Distribution Operations in repairing and maintaining material handling equipment, pneumatic systems, temperature control systems, sealers, compressors, and other devices throughout the building. Building maintenance common to the trades may be included periodically. You will have the opportunity to install, maintain and repair conveyors, automated packaging, and distribution equipment. Supports a preventive maintenance routine. 

Requirements

ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: 

Maintenance Technician performs an increasingly wider range of duties of a more complex nature over time, such as: working in multiple maintenance trades such as hydraulics, plumbing, refrigeration, electrical, sheet metal fabrication, and welding.  Troubleshoot electrical and mechanical problems related to all Material Handling Equipment (MHE) which includes belts, motors, photo-eyes, relays, and more. Applies mechanical skills in determining work methods and procedures for producing quality product. 

Job Description:
 

• Sets up and operates all tools and equipment necessary  to perform work assigned. 
• Observes  mechanical devices in operation, listens to their sounds and troubleshoots equipment to locate causes of trouble.
• Dismantles  devices to gain access to and remove defective parts. Will lubricate and  change out wheels on carts, trolleys, bins, and other objects to ensure  they move freely when used. 
• Repairs or replaces defective parts. Repairs mechanical equipment and  system controls
• Installs  special functional and structural parts in devices.
• Responsible  for completing routine preventive maintenance duties with accurate  documentation. Lubricates and cleans parts.
• Starts  devices to test their performance and runs packaging and product for testing purposes.
• Examines  form and texture of parts to detect imperfections.
• Inspects used parts to determine changes in dimensional requirements. Contains cost by conserving used equipment and supplies when able.
• Trouble shoot issues and repair failures; removing, replacing, assembling, and installing parts and components involving sheet      metal, frames, suspension, hydraulic, tires, wheels, bearings, coupling units, and painting. 
• Checks and refills lubricant reservoirs, applies  grease to lubricant points, inspects machinery while performing scheduled      preventative maintenance
• Adjusts functional parts of devices and control  instruments.
• Repairs or replaces defective parts, repairs mechanical equipment and system controls. May be responsible for knife sharpening and knife sharpening equipment.
• Installs  special functional and structural parts in devices.
• Responsible  for completing routine preventive maintenance duties with accurate  documentation. Lubricates and cleans parts.
• Interprets blueprints, sketches, layouts, drawings, and  specifications.
• Computer literacy to complete and update work orders.
• Promote a safe working environment  by following all safety procedures. May complete routine inspections, research vendors or parts, and participate in audits as needed.
• Routinely communicates with the Maintenance and Operations teams to keep everyone informed of an equipment down for repair.
• May maintain transport trailer condition by reviewing shop orders and listening to operator complaints. 
• Responsible  for maintaining quality within the scope of the job description.
• Performs other duties as needed.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

· Must have a high school diploma or equivalent education. 

· 1 – 2 years experience as a Maintenance Technician in a manufacturing plant or similar environment

· Typically requires completion of a formal apprenticeship or equivalent training and experience 

· A degree or certificates in other related training or education is preferred

· Experience working in a chilled food factory or related environment is preferred

· Good knowledge and understanding of Safe work practices common to the trades

· Bilingual (Spanish / English) helpful

SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, AND ABILITIES

· Knowledge of applying common mechanical processes, conveyer systems, procedures, and repairs commonly to food manufacturing equipment

• Basic knowledge of electrical, pneumatic and hydraulic systems
• Basic mechanical knowledge of AC/DC powered forklifts and pallet jacks
• Basic knowledge of all aspects of facility maintenance with the ability to perform minor repairs for multiple trades with competency and proficiency
• Ability to work in a cold/ damp  environment for extended periods
• Must be able to source parts for all necessary repairs
• Must have strong interpersonal  and employee relation skills
• Ability to read, comprehend and  speak professionally with team members
• Must have basic mathematical skills 

· WORK DEMANDS / PHYSICAL DEMANDS: While performing the duties of this Job work is primarily performed in a chilled environment or maintenance shop. Regularly required to stand, walk, squat, stoop, bend, reach, talk or hear. Required to use hands and fingers finger, handle, lift, feel, push or pull objects. Exerting up to 50 lbs. of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 lbs. of force frequently. Often required to lift and carry 10 lbs. force constantly to move objects. Exposed to chilled or warm temperatures within the operation. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.