Maintenance Technician II
This position is a Maintenance Technician II in an egg production and processing facility. The purpose of this position is to complete minor to major equipment repairs during non-production and production times of the day.
Key Responsibilities:
- Inspect, operate and test machinery and equipment to diagnose machine malfunctions
- Dismantle machines, equipment or devices to access and remove defective parts to conduct repairs
- Maintain food processing equipment
- Perform preventative maintenance on equipment, such as; inspecting motors, bearings, belts, fluid levels and replacing filters
- Perform general maintenance tasks to include; plumbing, electrical wiring, installation of new equipment and parts
- Document all maintenance performed including preventative maintenance
- Identify any required parts needed and notify supervisor
- Ensure facility supervisors are notified when maintenance or repairs are to be undertaken in any food handling area
- Remove all tools and debris from any maintenance activity once it has been completed
- Notify appropriate personnel of completion so appropriate hygiene and sanitation can be performed before commencement of facility operations
- Fabrication and welding as needed for plant repairs and upgrades
- Troubleshoot, diagnose and repair equipment
- Uses various test equipment, such as voltmeter and clamp-on amp meter for troubleshooting and calibration
- Also uses pneumatic controls and devices for building and troubleshooting equipment
- Repairs electrical equipment
- Maintains and repairs electronic, Frequency drives/inverters
- Performs cost justification of equipment and process changes
- Initiates purchase order for parts and machines
- Completes scheduled/unscheduled work orders and thoroughly documents work performed for tracking in Preventive Maintenance programs
- Operates and maintains boiler
- Maintains records for boiler and monitors chemical usage
- Operates and maintains ammonia/glycol refrigeration
- Maintains records
- Studies production schedules and estimates worker hour requirements for completion of job assignment
- Minimum of high school diploma
- Maintenance certification or equivalent experience
- Must be able to obtain First Aid/CPR certification
- Previous experience in maintenance is required
- Experience in Food Manufacturing or Processing very desirable
- Safety programs and processes, such as Confined Space, LOTO, Hazcom, Hot Work, Electrical Safety, etc.
- Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance
- Strong ability to work alone or with little supervision
- Ability to determine causes of operating errors and be able to resolve them
- Ability to identify complex problems and review related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions
- Strong knowledge in Pneumatics, and Power Transmission are required
- Knowledge of, electrical troubleshooting, computers, and fork lifts
- Knowledge in electrical and electronics including frequency drives and inverters, generators, computers and PM Software desired
- Stand and walk constantly; grip, grasp, push, pull, reach, bend, stoop, lift up to 10 pounds frequently; sit, climb, lift up to 50 pounds occasionally
- Frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts and water, and chemicals
- Temperature is regulated for operations standards. Cooler temperatures occur in specific areas
- The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate
- Proper personal protective equipment will be required during certain working conditions
- Employees are required to comply with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP's) due to working in a food manufacturing environment (hairnets, clean clothes, etc.)
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