Industrial Maintenance Technician

Job Title: Industrial Maintenance Technician

Department: Maintenance 

Location: Multiple 

Job Type: Full Time 

 

 

Job Summary

As an Industrial Technician I, you would be responsible for the maintenance and repair of various mechanical, electrical, and conveying processing systems/types of industrial machines and supporting equipment. Will perform preventative and predictive maintenance. Will perform periodic testing, inspections, troubleshooting and repairs. Perform all jobs safely, efficiently, and effectively. This position supports the daily achievement of production goals through ensuring the proper functionality of our machines.

Essential Job Functions

• Under general supervision, repair and perform basic maintenance on industrial machinery (i.e., automation, mechanical, electrical, conveying systems, etc.) using manufactures recommendations and company SOPs to ensure equipment is performing safely and to required specifications
• Identify root cause of basic mechanical and electrical issues and performs essential repairs that may include welding, fabricating parts, plumbing, or replacing defective components. Works with appropriate personnel and management if further attention is required to resolve the issue
• Diagnosing and conducting overall conveyor maintenance on schedule as required
• Perform preventive maintenance on schedule for processing machines and supporting equipment
• Assemble, install, test, and maintain basic electrical or electronic wiring, equipment, appliances, apparatus, and fixtures
• Connect wires to circuit breakers, transformers, and other components
• Troubleshooting and replace or repair drive chains, gears, belts, pullies, shafts, rollers, electric motors, and gear boxes
• Responsible for maintaining tools, keeping them clean and in good working conditions. Keep work area organized, clean and free to move in
• Works in a safe manner to protect themselves and co-workers
• Identify unsafe conditions and corrects. Work with management to resolve safety concerns
• When working in processing follows all compliance, food safety, and biosecurity rules, policies, and procedures. Reports any violations to a supervisor
• Other duties as assigned

Required Qualifications

• High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent experience
• 0-2 years of general work experience with at least 1 year of hands-on experience as a maintenance technician.
• Knowledge of electrical, electrical testing devices, pneumatic and hydraulic systems
• Ability to work overtime, weekends and holiday hours as required based on the production demand
• Must be able to lift, carry, push, or pull 75+lbs
• Reading and comprehension skills necessary to read, understand and follow SOP's and other written instructions or work details
• Ability to communicate effectively and professionally with co-workers and management.
• Sound work ethic, honesty, team oriented and moral character
• Attention to detail and ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Basic computer skills (outlook, excel, etc)
• Ability to work overtime, weekends and holiday hours as required based on production demand

Preferred Qualifications

• Additional trade