JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
Maintain equipment including mechanical electrical hydraulic pneumatic and fluid handling systems.
Performing preventative maintenance inspections and repairs.
Emergency repairs and adjustments while the line is running in a prompt and efficient manner.
Responsible for smooth and efficient changeovers.
Equipment fabrication and/or modification to maintain and improve the lines.
Efficiently troubleshoot mechanical and electrical problems.
Maintenance of equipment to ensure maximum reliability and highest quality possible.
Maintenance of facilities and operations of all plant equipment.
Accurately records project activities and prepares proper operating standards and/or maintenance procedures for all equipment and processes.
Establish and support communication with equipment vendors and suppliers.
Responsible for start-up and shut down of all plant equipment each day.
Responsible for keeping a clean safe working environment.
Responsible for working on machines that use chemicals (caustic acids and ammonia).
JOB REQUIREMENTS
Production equipment maintenance experience preferably in a food and beverage environment.
Hydraulic and pneumatic systems knowledge.
Ability to understand blueprints diagrams and ladder logic programs.
Experience with software interface tools for Allen Bradley or GE PLCs and windows-based software preferred.
Proficient in using hand power shop and diagnostic tools.
Skilled in electrical power/control mechanical and fluid handling systems.
Experience working in maintenance related fields including general computer operated machines industrial electrical and welding.
Plumbing and HVAC experience a plus.
Excellent organizational and verbal/written communication skills along with mechanical aptitude and ability to perform multi-task operations.
Must be able to lift to 60 pounds minimum.
Ability to bend stoop climb ladders; walking and standing required.
Tools may be required (based on location).
Must be a self-starter with the ability to work in a team and independently achieve team objectives including decision making and problem solving and adapt to changing priorities and conditions.
Flexibility to work overtime based on business needs.
Trade / Technical school or Millwright certification preferred.
Forklift experience (required in some locations).