Position is responsible for repairing and installing production/manufacturing equipment.
Inspects equipment for proper functioning and performs preventative maintenance duties per manufacturer's specifications.
Diagnoses equipment malfunctions and makes repairs or adjustments as needed.
Must have own hand tools.
This position requires continuous work near heat, noise, gas, and chemicals.
The position requires frequent lifting, climbing, standing, walking, crouching, squatting, bending and kneeling.
The position may require weekend and/or holiday work.
PRIMARY ACCOUNTABILITIES:
Perform preventative maintenance on production equipment
Repair all production equipment as needed
Perform breakdown analysis
Perform general housekeeping
Upgrade production lines with new equipment/technology
Work with outside contractors working on assigned line
Change line for package changeovers
Comply with GMP, safety, and audit standards
Work independently under limited supervision (self-management)
Documentation of work schedule and work tasks completed
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:
18 years or older
Pass the drug test; Pass the background check
Basic Computer skills required.
Pass technical assessment addressing job-critical maintenance knowledge areas
Experience with mechanical systems (e.
g.
, gear boxes, chains, sprockets, motors, seals, bearings).
Experience with product manuals (e.
g.
, reading and applying knowledge to make repairs).
Experience with troubleshooting mechanical breakdowns (pinpointing and fixing breakdowns).
Experience with reading mechanical drawings (e.
g.
, hydraulics, pneumatics).
HELPFUL EXPERIENCE:
Experience with compressors/ammonia systems (e.
g.
, refrigeration systems).
Experience with conveyers and airveyors (air cylinders, diverters, sensors, motor/speed controls).
Experience with gearing and gear boxes (rebuilds, ordering parts, machining parts).
Experience with hydraulic systems (high pressure cylinders, pumps, valves, troubleshooting).
Experience with kinematics (e.
g.
, line speed/sprocket size ratios, etc.
).
Review rating instructions.
Experience with packaging/high speed production (e.
g.
, bottling, consumer products, etc.
).
Experience with pneumatics (solenoids, cylinders, motor brakes, reading, troubleshooting).
Experience with pneumatics/air compression (e.
g.
, valves, cylinders, etc.
).
Experience with preventative maintenance (computerized preventative charts/data).
Experience with pumps (e.
g.
, troubleshooting, replacing seals/motors, understanding specs).
Experience with schematics (e.
g.
, electrical blueprints with switches, starters, maps, relays).
Experience with SERVO (e.
g.
, intelligent/robotic motors, in-coders, etc.
).
Experience with troubleshooting (e.
g.
, diagnostics, problem solving, etc.
).
Experience working in team based environments (working together with others).
Experience with hand tools and power equipment including drill press, grinders, sanders, milling machine, hydraulic press and pullers.
Proficient in general machine practices including drilling, tapping, reaming broaching, boring, turning & milling.