Job Description
Job Purpose: To maintain and repair all production equipment and building infrastructure. The primary responsibility of this role is to perform preventative maintenance and troubleshooting on electrical and mechanical equipment in accordance with company and industry standards.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following: (Other duties may be assigned.) - Disassemble and assemble production equipment for replacement of worn or broken parts.
- Perform preventative maintenance on equipment by cleaning, lubricating and/or replacing broken or worn parts.
- Troubleshoot and repair electrical and mechanical equipment.
- Replace and/or repair electrical devices and equipment up to 480 volts, to include motors, proximity switches, conveyors etc.
- Perform equipment setups and changeovers for packaging equipment.
- Respond to requests by the production department when mechanical issues with equipment have been identified.
- Complete assigned tasks in a timely, accurate and efficient manner while adhering to safety, food safety, quality, and legal regulations.
- Perform all work in accordance with environmental, health and safety standards, rules, regulations, and practices of the facility.
Qualifications :
Required :
- Good mechanical and electrical aptitude.
- Ability to read, write and do basic arithmetic functions.
- Basic understanding of equipment manuals and electrical schematics.
- Demonstrated success in troubleshooting and problem solving.
- Familiarity with and ability to diagnose problems associated with hydraulic/pneumatic, computers & information technology, switches, PLC’s, and building electric.
- Must be willing and able to work varying hours.
Preferred :
- Ulma, Bizerba and Programing experience.
- Previous food packaging experience is preferred but not required.
- Prefer 1 to 2 years’ experience in a similar work environment.
- Refrigeration experience is a plus.
Working Conditions & Physical Demands :
While performing the duties of this position, the employee must be able to :
- Lift 25 lbs. frequently with a maximum of 75 lbs. occasionally.
- Work in a cold and wet food processing and manufacturing facility with temperatures around 40 degrees (may vary depending on work area).
- Climb and work from ladders up to 15 ft.
- Stand/walk for up to 12 hours a day.
- Work in close proximity to oils, solvents, and chemicals used in production equipment.
- When required, perform repairs on rooftops or outdoors in inclement weather.
The physical demands are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Disclaimer : This job description identifies the general duties and minimum skills required to perform this job. It is not intended to represent a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.
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