Purpose
The Maintenance Technician is to provide mechanical, technical, and hands-on maintenance support to process and production operations. This role will also be responsible for accurate reporting of all work performed.
Accountabilities
– Provide technical troubleshooting and training in the setup and operation of production equipment including all aspects of mechanical systems such as: Steam traps, Heat exchangers, Valves, Pressure valves, Pumps, Motors, Bearings, Dryers, VFDs, Bioreactors, Agitators, Seals
– Provide basic electrical troubleshooting and maintenance support of instruments and controls
– Hands-on troubleshooting requiring root cause failure analysis, PM’s, testing, repairs, and modifying/improving equipment
– Provide practical and proactive problem-solving skills
– Record all maintenance activities in the maintenance work order system
– Maintain proper stock of tools and electrical parts to perform routine work
– Organize and maintain accurate spare parts inventory
– Calibrate and maintain equipment to manufactures specifications
– Diagnose and test malfunctioning equipment and discuss plan to restore full operation
– Prepare maintenance reports
– Willing and able to work off hours, overtime, weekends, and holidays as needed
-Follow all standard operating procedures as well as requirements set by SFSF, NASC, and FAMI-QS
– Manage time for most effective way to utilize it for accountable growth
– Know one's culture index and utilize daily in all aspects of work
– Adheres to all company policies, procedures and business ethics code
– Participates in team huddles and CONNECTS
– Compliant with all PPE policies
– Completes all checklists as required
– Notifies management of any material issues
– Maintains a positive and respectful attitude during all aspects of work including emails, phone calls, and peer interactions
– Performs other duties as assigned
Qualifications
– Ability to lift, push, or pull 50 lbs
– Ability to: climb, lift, bend, push, pull, stoop, and twist
– Ability to: use tools and equipment to repair and provide maintenance while standing, crouching, stretching, and extending extremities, potentially under extreme work conditions and/or environment from exposed heights
– Able to calibrate and maintain equipment to manufacturers specifications
– Able to change priorities as needed to support immediate needs of plant operations, and complete scheduled maintenance activities
– Able to demonstrate practical problem-solving skills
– Able to record all maintenance activities in the Maintenance Work Order system
– Demonstrated knowledge of repairing and maintaining hydraulic and pneumatic systems
– Diagnose and test malfunctioning machinery and discuss plan to restore to full operation with key facility personnel
– Experience with organizing and maintaining an accurate spare parts inventory
– Good understanding of PLC controls
– Good understanding of boiler operations
– Industrial experience in electrical and mechanical support functions
– Maintain the proper stock of tools and electrical parts to perform routine work
– Must be able to read and understand electrical schematics and blueprints
– Must be knowledgeable of OSHA safety requirements, especially those related to electrical and mechanical operations and components
– Prepare maintenance reports for management as directed
– Strong mechanical maintenance experience and strong knowledge of hand and power tool usage
– Working knowledge of three-phase motors, programmable controls, circuits, computer interfaces, and National Electrical Code
Other Qualifications
Required educations
– HS diploma
Required work experiences
– Preferred Training- technical school (welding, HVAC, electrical, machining, etc.)
Skills
– Technical training in essential skills such as electrical, welding, precision machining, HVAC is a plus
– Continue to grow maintenance and leadership skillsets through assigned training
