Maintenance Technician-Night Shift

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Our vision is both simple and ambitious: to put our drinks on every table.

We are the world’s largest bottler for retailers and A-brands.  Our products are distributed worldwide from our production sites in Europe and North America.  Although our own branding may not appear on the labels of the beverages we produce, there is a good chance you are reading this while sipping one of our drinks.

Our ambition is to continually improve and it’s what keeps us at the top of our game.  We are solutions-based.  We are innovative.  We seek out new challenges and conquer them.  This is our company ethos, but it’s our people’s too:  Refresco is at the cutting edge of a fast-moving industry because we have passionate people pushing the boundaries of what’s best.

Stop and think: how would YOU put our drinks on every table?

SUMMARY:

Ensure that the mechanical aspects of the production line are in order.  To make changeovers as directed.  To repair any breakdowns or machinery malfunctions as quickly as possible.  Perform the preventive maintenance duties regarding the production equipment. Repairs and maintains mechanical and hydraulic components of production machines and equipment such as metal fabricating machine tools, material handling system, and automated lubrication system.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Responsible for complying with food safety, food security, Quality, GMP’s, HAACP, Allergen, and Sensitizer as well as other regulations as required.

Will be certified in the operations of all machinery in his or her area of responsibility.

Responsible for ensuring the quality and integrity of the product run on the lines based on specifications.

Responsible for duplicating and communicating all safety and good manufacturing practices in accordance with company policy as well as all other company policies.

Turn on production apparatus such as the pasteurizers and hot melt systems at the beginning of the production shifts.  Turn off same at shifts end.

Mechanics are to walk the line all the way to the Palletizer and note any equipment problems that need attention and to see to it that they get fixed ASAP, either by informing their supervisor or lead person to have scheduled for repair.

Ensure any equipment that has been removed from the line for repair is tagged with all information as to where it came from, why and who removed it with the date they removed it and also when it will be repaired.

Ensure that ALL parts taken from inventory are reported and charged to that line.

If the line runs around the clock the daily PMs still must be done.

Set-up line as directed.  Check out line set-up from previous night.

Trouble shoot and repair breakdowns as they occur as quickly as possible. Ensure proper operation after repairs.

Visually inspects and listens to machines and equipment to locate causes of malfunctions.

Dismantles machines and equipment to gain access to problem area.

Inspects and measures parts to detect wear, misalignment, or other problems.

Removes and replaces worn or defective parts of drive mechanism or hydraulic system.

Realigns and adjusts components such as spindles and clutches.

Locates damaged air and hydraulic pipes on machine, and measures, cuts, threads, and installs new pipe.

Starts machines and equipment to test operation following repair.

Repairs broken parts. Sets up and operates metalworking tools such as lathe, drill press, or grinder, to make or repair parts.

Assists engineering to modify sketches or computer generated designs of machine components such as hydraulic system and drive mechanism.

Perform line changeovers during and after production as directed.

Perform preventive maintenance as assigned. All PM Work orders to be signed and dated when completed.

Notify Production Supervisor/ Production Manager when repair parts are needed.

Trouble shoot basic electrical system, ie: fuses, contactors, and switches.

Assist in keeping the maintenance, boiler, compressor and cooling tower rooms neat and in order.

Must be self-motivated.

Must be able to work without close supervision.

Other duties may be assigned.

PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT IS REQUIRED ON THE JOB

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:

High School diploma and/or GED. Two to Four years maintenance experience, preferable in Food Processing plant, is necessary.  Strong mechanical aptitude is necessary.

OTHER SKILLS and ABILITIES:

Able to read, write and speak English.  Excellent interpersonal skills, team player and an attitude to excel are a must.  Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules