Maintenance Technician

Job DescriptionJob Description

What You’ll Do:

· Troubleshoot and repair production lines and equipment using mechanical and electrical knowledge.

· Complete product setups and changeovers; support general operations as needed.

· Ensure all GMP and HACCP guidelines are adhered to by production staff when the Production Supervisor is unavailable.

· Execute a preventative maintenance schedule for the upkeep of machines and facilities equipment.

· Conduct repairs and preventive maintenance to minimize interference with production operations and maximize up time.

· Complete minor plumbing, carpentry, and electrical repairs to the building as needed.

· Conduct root cause failure analysis and engage with vendors to troubleshoot machinery.

· Visually inspect and test machinery and equipment for accuracy and defects.

· Monitor equipment for unusual sounds or movements to detect malfunctions and diagnose issues.

· Dismantle defective machines and install new or repaired parts according to specifications and blueprints.

· Maintain records of issues and maintenance completed on machines.

· Provide both guidance and tactical assistance to the supervisors and production personnel in the repair, maintenance, and installations including daily process problem-solving.

· Apply understanding of how a system should work and how changes in conditions, operations, and the environment will affect outcomes to identify options and best solution.

· Respond quickly to production line calls and resolves issues promptly; communicate progress to leadership as appropriate.

· Adjust functional parts of machinery and control equipment to make them work more efficiently.

· Follow standards for food safety and food quality production according to GMP, CFR, as well as the regulations of major customers and governmental agencies such as OSHA, FDA and EPA.

· Comply with all safety and quality regulations, reporting issues to the Maintenance Manager.

· Perform all other duties as assigned.

What We’re Looking for:

· High School Diploma or GED equivalent required

· 2-year degree in Mechanical or Electrical

· 3+ years’ experience working in a food, dietary supplement or pharmaceutical manufacturing, or bottle/canning facility strongly desired

· Experience in electrical, mechanical, high-speed packaging and PLC is

· Familiarity with food safety/quality programs such as GMP and CFR is

· Must be able to work under minimal supervision while staying on task, adapting to changes in priorities, and demonstrating a strong sense of urgency

· Ability to communicate effectively and timely with operations personnel and leadership

· Great problem-solver with the ability to work both independently and collaboratively

· Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with multiple priorities and deadlines

· Ability to use hands to finger, handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; converse and listen; sit; stand; walk; kneel; bend at waist

· Required to lift, carry, move, push or pull materials, product or equipment weighing up to 50 pounds as needed

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