Industrial Maintenance Technician

SEEKING ENTRY LEVEL AND JOURNEYMAN LEVEL TECHNICIANS

Under general supervision, sets up, troubleshoots, repairs and maintains a wide variety of machinery and equipment.

Duties and Responsibilities of Maintenance Technician:

• Sets up, tests, inspects, troubleshoots, repairs, maintains and modifies a wide variety of mechanical machinery and equipment including rotary packaging machines, cartoners, case erectors/sealers, conveyors, checkweighers, hoppers, augers and dust collectors; discusses operating problems with supervisors and users.
• Installs, maintains, troubleshoots, repairs and modifies electrical systems and equipment such as programmable logic controls, motors, transformers, lights, relays, fused circuits and related equipment.
• Troubleshoots, adjusts, repairs and replaces components in hydraulic and pneumatic systems.
• Performs routine preventive maintenance, including inspections, lubrication and adjustments.
• Performs limited welding, cutting, sawing, grinding and machining of parts.
• Measures, tests and inspects completed work to confirm adherence to specifications.
• Regularly inspects NPC property to ensure all machinery, equipment and facilities are in good working order.
• Maintains accurate records of work performed and parts and materials used.
• Studies production schedules and recommends measures to improve production methods, equipment performance and product quality.
• Demonstrates knowledge of use, adjustment and care of test equipment and hand and power tools common to the trade.
• Follows proper safety procedures and complies with company policies. This includes GMP and safety regulations.
• Follows good housekeeping practices and maintains an organized work environment.
• Reads and interprets engineering drawings, wiring diagrams, manuals and work orders.
• Understands and follows oral and written directions.
• Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of the work.
• Stays abreast of new maintenance technology by attending seminars and/or training classes as needed.
• Responsible for reporting food safety issues to management and/ or Quality Assurance.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications and Requirements of Maintenance Technician:

Basic Qualifications:

• Minimum of 3 years of industrial maintenance experience in a high speed environment.
• Experience in mechanics, hydraulics, pneumatics, motors, electrical and electronics, including a good working knowledge of PLC’s.
• Must be able to understand, read and communicate in English.
• High school diploma or equivalent.