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The Maintenance Technician is responsible for ensuring equipment reliability by repairing and maintaining a wide range of processing equipment across the plant.Job Responsibilities Ensure safety and foodsafety by following all company OSHA and government rules and procedures including; Lockout / Tagout procedures Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) personal safety and food safety/SQF Program standards; Effectively support the Preventative Maintenance (PM) program with a goal of continually reducing unscheduled downtime; Troubleshoot diagnose and develop sustainable solutions for issues with equipment to include; PLC controlled equipment plant electrical hydraulic/pneumatic and mechanical systems including motors instrumentation distribution and feed control systems; Complete all assigned work orders within the time allotted; Maintain complete records of work performed using software work orders and detailed logs; Assist with equipment change overs and line startups troubleshooting issues as needed; Identify required parts and maintain current inventories and parts reorder lists; Act with a Continuous Improvement mindset seeking areas of opportunity for improvement and participating in crossfunctional CI focused projects; Perform other required tasks as assigned.Job Requirements Associates or Bachelor degree in related field (technical or vocational education) highly preferred but not required; Minimum of 3 years maintenance experience or 5 years related trade experience preferred; Six months or more of experience in the food processing/manufacturing preferred; Proficient in use of basic machine tools and hand tools; Proficient in use of basic electrical troubleshooting equipment; Able to properly wire electric motors; Able to stick and MIG weld carbon and SS; Able to plasma and oxy acetylene cut material; Ability to read specifications and pay attention to detail; Ability to communicate effectively; Must provide own hand tools. Company will provide specialized tools.
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