Maintenance Technician
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Job Location:
Fallon, NV - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
4 days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Maintenance Technician Fallon NV
General Purpose
The Maintenance Technician ensures all equipment and machinery operate effectively efficiently and safely. This role requires strong proficiency in preventative maintenance equipment overhauls modification fabrication welding and mechanical/electrical troubleshooting and repair. The ideal candidate will have working knowledge of machine shop equipment along with excellent problem-solving and diagnostic skills.
Job Duties and Responsibilities
- Perform preventative maintenance and repairs on production processing and utility equipment while following all safety procedures.
- Support installation and startup of new equipment.
- Assist machine operators with training and troubleshooting to minimize equipment downtime.
- Document all repairs and maintenance work accurately.
- Foster teamwork consistent with company and plant Mission Vision and Core Values.
- Adhere to all safety policies and procedures.
- Attend required training including but not limited to GMPs HACCP SQF and Safety programs.
- Identify opportunities for continuous improvement including Lean Kaizen 5S and Leader Standard Work initiatives.
- Follow all DFA GMPs and work in compliance with corporate and regulatory food safety quality and sanitation requirements.
- Perform other duties as assigned. (This description is intended to outline the general nature and level of work performed and is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities.)
Minimum Requirements
Education & Experience
- High School Diploma or GED required.
- 2 years of formal mechanical education or equivalent hands-on maintenance experience.
- Licenses or certificates in electrical welding boiler refrigeration wastewater or plumbing are a plus.
Knowledge Skills & Abilities
- Ability to perform minor electrical work (e.g. changing pump motors diagnosing motor control issues).
- Knowledge of pneumatics solenoid valves and air cylinders.
- Must supply and safely use standard maintenance tools.
- Ability to complete minor projects from planning through installation (e.g. non-sanitary piping drain lines vacuum lines).
- Ability to perform routine repairs safely and efficiently (e.g. rebuilding pumps sanitary valves samplers packaging equipment repairing leaks).
- Ability to conduct preventative maintenance identify abnormal conditions and maintain accurate records.
- Basic welding skills for repair and fabrication (MIG/TIG/Stick).
- Ability to follow process control computer variables read schematics and diagnose system issues.
- Ability to support other mechanics on more complex repairs.
- Strong interpersonal skills to foster cooperation and effective communication.
- Basic computer skills required.
- Must be able to lift 50 lbs.
- Must successfully complete a written maintenance test administered by the Maintenance Manager.
- Must be able to read write and speak English.
Required Experience:
IC
