Technician, R&D - Pilot Plant Maintenance

Job Description 

Maintenance Technician is responsible for performing assigned mechanical and/or electrical maintenance work on machinery and equipment to ensure effective performance and reliability in line with the maintenance schedule. This role includes preventive, corrective, and emergency maintenance activities, using technical documentation, drawings, manuals, fault information, and knowledge of the equipment to assess and execute the appropriate maintenance approach. The Maintenance Technician supports ongoing equipment reliability through inspection, repair, overhauls, upgrades, and installation work, while contributing to continuous improvement in maintenance practices and preventive maintenance programs. 

In addition to the responsibilities outlined below, team members are expected to understand how their individual activities contribute to food safety and to promptly report any situation that could affect the safety or integrity of our food products. 

Statement of the Job: 

Ability to carry out maintenance tasks in compliance with pilot plant and organization policies and standards. The position requires the following capability: 

• Execute assigned mechanical and/or electrical maintenance work, including preventive, corrective, and emergency maintenance, on machinery and equipment. 

• Perform maintenance activities based on work orders, fault reports, production team requirements, technical documentation, drawings, manuals, and working knowledge of machines and equipment. 

• Conduct regular inspections of machinery, devices, and installations in accordance with the maintenance plan to assess technical condition. 

• Diagnose equipment issues and determine appropriate maintenance actions within assigned scope. 

• Perform repairs, part replacements, and equipment adjustments to maintain or improve operational efficiency. 

• Support or perform work on overhauls, upgrades, and new equipment installations as assigned. 

• Assist in the development of preventive maintenance programs, work practices, and maintenance routines. 

• Record intervention activities, complete required documentation and reporting, and share learnings to improve preventive maintenance programs and work practices. 

• Input and execute maintenance work orders. 

• Conduct daily rounds to monitor equipment and document readings in pilot plant areas. 

• Partner with maintenance personnel, pilot plant technicians, and cross-functional teams on critical work needs. 

• Support or oversee contractor work in areas of expertise. 

• Participate in R&D trial meetings or project planning meetings as needed. 

• Safely and effectively operate hand and power tools required for assigned maintenance tasks. 

• Support projects with internal team members and third-party contractors.