Maintenance Technician

Job Purpose: 

To maintain the facility and provide required maintenance for equipment, utilities and buildings involving welding, plumbing and electrical issues that may occur in the plant along with ensuring common plant systems are maintained such as air compressors and other related equipment.  Would also be responsible with daily and preventative maintenance to keep plant running effectively.

*Must be able to work overtime/weekends and as needed. 

*Must be able to pass a physical, drug screen and background check.

*Must have a strong knowledge in mechanics, plumbing and electric.

Key Responsibilities:

• Maintain, troubleshoot and repair equipment in the plant daily which includes electric, plumbing and HVAC.
• Orders and maintains inventory supplies for daily and preventative maintenance as well as any supplies that may be needed for upcoming events.
• Responsible to ensure safety procedures are followed and that the work conditions and or machines being used are properly maintained.
• May require working with outside contractors for larger products.
• Required to install new equipment or dismember all old equipment that may need removed.
• Assists with training operators in equipment operation.
• Complete Monthly PMs timely.
• Works alongside all departments to ensure proper care and maintenance of machines and lifts are kept up to par.

Work Environment:          

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job:

• This job will be mostly in a warehouse setting however projects could require occasional outside work.
• Required to know how to operate multiple machines and different equipment inside the facility.
• Will require standing for long periods of time and lifting up to 50lbs.
• Required to be GMP compliant at all times and ensure all contractors or any other service providers also follow GMPs and the facility's guide lines before entering the warehouse.
• Ability to perform in a fast-paced operation that can run 24/7.
• May be required to work in other departments.

Qualifications:

• • Education level: High school diploma
  • Experience level: Minimum 3-5 years in machine maintenance or in a manufacturing environment.
  • Required Training and/or Certifications: Electrical and HVAC certifications are preferred.
  • Physical Demands: Standing and walking for long periods of time along with lifting up to 50lbs at some points.
  • Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:
    • Needs a strong knowledge in mechanics, plumbing and electric.
    • Ability to work well in a team environment but also able to work on projects independently.
    • Ability to understand, follow and enforce facility's GMP and safety precautions.
    • Food Manufacturing a plus
    • English Language Proficiency