Maintenance Tech - 1st Shift

Job Title: Maintenance Tech

Location: Morrisville, NC

Shift: 1st Shift (6 AM -2:30 PM)

Job Description:

• Contract to hire based on performance.

PURPOSE

• To maintain, repair, and upgrade plant production and processing equipment for maximum safety and efficiency.

JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Monitor/diagnose/troubleshoot mechanical and electrical equipment to maintain and /or improve the proper, safe, and efficient functionality of production assets.
• Perform Preventative, Corrective, Predictive, and Breakdown Maintenance on production and facilities on equipment.
• Use problem-solving tools to identify the root cause for repetitive breakdowns or other losses. Address key issues and educate peers on problems and solutions.
• Develop One Point Lessons and Job Aids to instruct Line Operators in operation and set-up of the production equipment. Also, maintenance improvement projects, consisting of scope definition, resource planning, scheduling, implementation, and acceptance, include coordination of work with vendors/contractors.
• Participate in, lead, and/or develop initiatives relating to energy conservation, Continuous Improvement, SMED, and TPM
• Support production maintenance and engineering in the installation, adjustment, fabrication, or modification of machinery as assigned by the Maintenance Manager.
• Improve safety and efficiency of production equipment.
• Specialize in problem-solving electrical and mechanical issues as they occur on the production equipment.
• Ensure OSHA compliance with assigned machinery and equipment concerning use and maintenance.
• Perform daily clean-up and organization of common maintenance areas including tools and supplies.
• Maintain excellent team working relationships.
• Observe problems with equipment and alert BUL / Maintenance Manager immediately.
• Alert the BUL / Maintenance Manager immediately if there are any safety concerns or issues.
• Adhere to all GMP requirements.
• Adhere to all safety regulations.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements:

• Demonstrated experience of very strong mechanical ability is required.
• Ability to understand the interaction of equipment systems and diagnose and repair mechanical, pneumatic, and hydraulic problems.
• Basic knowledge of PLC logic and electrical problem-solving.
• Basic Knowledge of metal fabrication (machine shop work).
• Knowledge of basic plumb and water line repair.
• Demonstrated knowledge in the use, maintenance, and care of tools, equipment, and machinery.
• Interpret data, identify problems, and formulate proper decisions.
• Ability to understand the interaction of equipment and systems, and diagnose and repair electrical problems.
• Express ideas clearly (verbal and written) and ability to work from verbal and written instructions, manuals, wiring diagrams, work orders, and specifications.
• Ability to generate and analyze reports charts and KPI's dealing with addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division of whole numbers, fractions, and decimals.
• A minimum of three (3) years of progressively responsible and related experience working in a production/operations facility.
• Demonstrated experience working independently is required.
• Greatly prefer educational certification from a recognized technical institute or military experience.
• High school diploma required.
• Must achieve the minimum required score on Work Keys tests.