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Maintenance Technician

Salary Range: \$24.00 To 36.00 Hourly

Position Summary

The Maintenance Technician executes the scheduled and day-to-day activities of the Maintenance Department to ensure the plant meets department and overall plant goals of safety and quality. Performs all work in a manner that complies with all federal, state, local, SQF, company rules and regulations and with optimum regard for plant safety and Good Manufacturing Practices.

Essential Job Functions

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- - Troubleshoots repairs and maintains plant machinery and equipment such as mixers, conveyors, compressors, and pumps.

{=html} <!-- --> - - Troubleshoots, repairs or replaces control devices such as switches, photo eyes, proximity sensors, pushbuttons, contactors, motor starters, etc. as needed

{=html} <!-- --> - - Troubleshoots repairs or replaces oven components such as burners, valves, bearings, scrapers, etc.

{=html} <!-- --> - - Troubleshoots repairs or replaces pneumatic and basic electrical power components.

{=html} <!-- --> - - Troubleshoots repairs or replaces PLC based control systems.

{=html} <!-- --> - - Preforms work order repairs, inspections and adjustments as well as preventative and predictive maintenance tasks.

{=html} <!-- --> - - Sets up and operates metal working equipment such as hand tools, welders, drill press, or grinders.

{=html} <!-- --> - - Monitors and assists outside contractors on/outside the premises.

{=html} <!-- --> - - Works closely with production, refrigeration and warehouse personnel to effectively resolve and eliminate plant and process problems.

{=html} <!-- --> - - Communicates daily all pertinent information to department management.

{=html} <!-- --> - - Works in conjunction with maintenance and refrigeration technicians to cross train on system maintenance to obtain adequate coverage across all shifts.

{=html} <!-- --> - - Assists management in developing standard operating procedures, and duty cycles for all repairs and maintenance, relating to process and packaging equipment.

{=html} <!-- --> - - Interprets and understands plans and specifications, schematics, operating and maintenance manuals for applicable system.

{=html} <!-- --> - - Maintains plant boiler and hot water systems.

{=html} <!-- --> - - Participates in plant safety, SQF, health and environmental programs.

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Education/Training

Required:

• High School diploma

Preferred:

• Technical College/PLC Certification Course
• Electrical/mechanical experience, preferably within the industry.

Preferred:

• Experience in a food manufacturing and packaging environment.
• Working knowledge of PLCs
• Bi-lingual English / Spanish ability