Maintenance Technician I - Weekend Day Shift

This position is responsible for maintenance in a flavors manufacturing facility. The technician will have electrical/electronic skills and knowledge of PLCs, AC motors and drives, automated valves, flow meters, level controls and schematics. Experience with Allen Bradley PLCs and programming is a plus. The technician should also have mechanical skills and knowledge of pneumatics, power transmission and pumps. Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications is preferred. Experience with a computerized maintenance management software is a plus.

Hours are Friday – Sunday, 12-hour shift: 6:00A-6:30P

Job Responsibilities

• Provide emergency and routine maintenance in support of manufacturing and upkeep of the facility to include corrective maintenance, preventive maintenance, and predictive maintenance.
• Troubleshoot issues and resolve them with minimal assistance.
• Communicate with vendors to identify and purchase parts.
• Cross train with other technicians to broaden the knowledge base of the Maintenance department
• Help to maintain inventory of critical spare parts.
• Participate in projects to upgrade the facility and manufacturing processes.
• Complete documentation related to the position such as work orders and logbooks.
• Support a 24/7-day operation.

Requirements

• H.S. Diploma or GED required.  Trade School diploma, Military Training or Associates from a technical college preferred.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in a maintenance mechanic position or related job role.
• Experience performing industrial maintenance in Pharmaceutical, Dairy or Food industries preferred.  Emphasis on Good Manufacturing Practices and Good Documentation Practices.
• Ability to multitask or handle multiple simultaneous projects and priorities.
• Strong teambuilding skills.  Good communication skills: verbal, written, and electronic.
• Able to communicate with all levels of the organization including technical teams and leadership.
• Knowledge of Electrical, Mechanical, Pneumatic, Hydraulic, Motors, Conveyors, and PLCs.
• Ability to read P&IDs, PFDs and electrical schematics.
• Understanding of general maintenance procedures and techniques.
• Proven effective problem-solving skills - engaging internal and external customers as needed.
• Able to work OT including some weekends, holidays, and nights.
• Previous experience with 5S, Lean, TPM, and inventory management preferred.
• Safety procedures – Arc Flash, LOTO, PPE, Confined Space, Chemical Handling.
• Must be able to work safely following all OSHA and SQF requirements.
• Must be able to operate power material handling equipment and power tools in a safe and effective manner.  Includes forklifts and other Powered Industrial Vehicles.