Maintenance Technician

SUMMARY DESCRIPTION: The position report to the Maintenance Manager .This person will be responsible for doing all work set forth by the department manager. Responsibilities will include Daily PM’s; working on trouble calls, working on projects lay out by the maintenance manager. This person will need to be able to work with minimal supervision.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Performing work safely and in accordance with GMP and housekeeping standards.

• Understand and adhere to all safety requirements.

• Trouble shoot equipment

• Perform PM’s without supervision

• Communicate to upper management as need

• Be proficient with all measuring tools

• Be proficient with all hand tools.

• Be able to read and understand electrical schematics, hydraulic schematics, hard copy PLC programs.

• Possess the skills to electrically and mechanically trouble shoot equipment.

• Possess the skills to understand and follow directions from his or her supervisor

• Possess basic computer skills

• Ability to drive forklift

• Executing, promoting and working safely throughout the facility following all Safety Policies 

• Wearing all Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).

• Being aware of all Emergency Exits and knowing procedures for Emergency Evacuation as well as location.

• Knowing the location of the SDS Safety Data Sheets and how to utilize properly.

• Knowing not to operate any equipment or perform any work without the proper training and authorization to do complete the task safely.  Always following proper LOTO lock out/tag out procedures.

• Never remove or bypass machine guards and NEVER while the machine is in operation.

• Being cautious and aware of lift trucks and moving equipment.

• Reporting all injuries or accidents to the Department Lead or Manager or immediately.

•  Understand and follow plants housekeeping guidelines.

• Identifying and implementing lean and continuous improvement actions.

• All other duties as assigned

• Member of the HACCP team upon request

EDUCATION:     

Required:  Must be able to read, write, and speak English.

Required:  High School diploma or equivalent

Preferred:   Technical School or College

EXPERIENCE:

Required:

• Good personal safety, attendance, and job performance record.

• Both high amounts of quality and quantity of work.

• Knowledge of plant procedures and equipment use.

• Extent, to which team member identifies and corrects errors, initiates work activities, assumes responsibility, and anticipates needs.

• Extent, to which team member completes work assignments, meets schedules, and follows established policies and procedures.

• Builds trust by respecting the ideas and contributions of everyone.

• Maintenance background

• 2 years electrical experience

Preferred: Plastic Industry knowledge

SKILLS:

Required:

• Demonstrated ability to motivate and influence team members to work safely.

• Demonstrated willingness to work well with others within a team environment.

• Demonstrated ability to communicate and train effectively.

• Ability to assess job tasks, and prioritize those tasks when conditions change.

• Standing, walking and lifting

• Willingness to work 12 hour shifts, overtime if required

LIMITATIONS AND DISCLAIMER (Non-Canada) 

The above job description is meant to describe the general nature and level of work being performed; it is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required for the position.

All job requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health and safety of themselves or other employees.

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform other job-related duties requested by their supervisor in compliance with Federal and State Laws.

Requirements are representative of minimum levels of