Maintenance Technician

The Maintenance Technician is responsible for ensuring equipment uptime through timely, in-depth troubleshooting and repair. The Maintenance Technician performs troubleshooting and repair of all production equipment including fillers/cappers, labelers, case packers, conveyors, palletizers, and stretch wrappers. The Maintenance Technician also performs troubleshooting and repair of facilities and auxiliary equipment, such as air compressors, Reverse Osmosis, other water filtration equipment and general maintenance of the plant.

The Maintenance Technician works directly with machine Operators and Supervisors to resolve mechanical issues that arise during shifts. The Maintenance Technician proposes solutions to complex and reoccurring problems on production equipment to Management to resolve issues.

Essential Functions

• Troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems using schematics, technical drawings and testing equipment
• Repair equipment, fixtures, systems, conveyors, and other equipment at facility
• Modify, lubricate, diagnose, and operate equipment in accordance with defined processes
• Maintain industrial control systems
• Work independently and with other team members to complete repairs in a safe and timely manner
• Fill in for production operator as needed
• Create and report repairs throughout shift. Complete required work order paperwork, document parts and material usage
• Understand and follow plant safety rules including safe lifting practices and safe machine operation.
• Personal Protective Equipment is to be used where required
• Regular and predictable attendance is an essential function of the job to ensure equipment and facility uptime
• Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without prior notice

Qualifications

• Minimum Qualifications:

• 4 Years – Experience in Field or similar maintenance environment

• 4 Years – Experience in Position

• Basic experience with Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook

• Effective communication of issues and solutions to cross-functional team members

• Ability to read and interpret schematics: electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic

• Proficient skills with precision measuring equipment, such as calipers, dial indicators, bore gauges, and depth gauges

• Willingness to be a technical leader and trainer within a specific area of plant or machine center

• Preferred Qualifications:

• 6 Years– Experience in Field or similar manufacturing environment

• 6 Years – Experience working in Position

• Experience in high-speed manufacturing, bottling, beverage, packaging, or plastics industries

• Experience with the following technologies:

• Variable frequency drive (VFD)

• Rotary equipment such as rotary filler

• Thermodynamics or heat transfer

• Experience working with electrical, hydraulic and pneumatic schematics for troubleshooting

• Skilled in fabrication capabilities such as cutting and welding (mig, tig or stick)

• Skilled working with electrical systems including 480VAC & 24VDC power

• Ability to read and interpret schematics for process and instrumentation diagrams

• Skilled in the repair of variable frequency drives, communication systems, PLC input/output cards, and safety modules

Competencies

• Makes safety the number one priority
• Keeps alert for safety issues and escalates immediately
• Effectively prioritizes tasks based on department goals
• Shows respect to others and confronts interpersonal issues directly
• Prioritizes resolution of customer issues effectively
• Responds promptly and honors commitments to internal and external customers
• Makes recommendations to continuously improve policies, methods, procedures, and/or products
• Demonstrates adaptability by reacting appropriately to unexpected changes in situations or circumstances
• Increases performance through greater efficiency
• Seeks to develop technical knowledge through learning from other experts
• Understands interdepartmental impact of individual decisions and actions
• Seeks solutions rather than placing blame
• Communicates clearly and promptly up, down, and across
• Communicates effectively to manage expectations

Education

Minimum Required:

High School Diploma

Job Type: Full-time

Work Location: In person