Maintenance Technician I- 1st shift

Job Purpose

Support the company’s maintenance program by focusing on plant equipment and building maintenance in a manner that meets and complies with all food safety policies and OSHA regulations. 

Essential Functions 

• Troubleshoot and repair mechanical problems with plant equipment (e.g., mechanical drive systems, HVAC, hydraulic and pneumatic systems) 
• Troubleshoot and repair electrical problems with plant equipment (e.g., wiring, circuits, fuses, switches, electrical installations, transformers, motors, and AC/DC motor drives) • Perform preventive maintenance on all plant equipment 
• Perform building maintenance and repairs (e.g., air conditioning, lights, forklifts) 
• Perform small repairs on equipment to prevent long-term downtime until permanent repairs can be completed 
• Report food safety and quality issues to appropriate personnel 
• Comply with all food safety requirements, training, policies, and procedures • Perform other job-related duties as assigned

 Qualifications (Education, Experience, Competencies) 

• 2-year degree in electronics/maintenance mechanics or 3+ years in maintenance mechanic role 
• Experience with repair or preventive maintenance in hydraulics, pneumatics, machine shop, electricity, or electronics 
• Working knowledge of CMMS 
• Working knowledge of lockout/tagout programs 
• Working knowledge of boiler operations 
• Experience with ammonia, Freon, or other cooling media 
• Ability to stick or TIG weld small repairs 
• Intermediate computer skills including experience with Microsoft Office 
• Ability to work with basic mathematical concepts to identify solutions 
• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists 
• Strong communication skills 
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and as part of a team to complete assigned tasks 
• Ability to work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment 

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