Maintenance Technician

Overview

General

Summary:

Performs preventative and urgent maintenance of production machinery and equipment.

• Effectively perform the duties associated with the MT 1 job description.
• Prioritize downtime issues to meet production needs.
• Read and interpret blueprints and wiring diagrams.
• Perform intermediate electrical duties (minor troubleshooting, starters, sensors, etc.).
• Troubleshoot and effectively repair equipment with timing and programmable logic controls (PLCs).
• Communicate appropriately with all departments, customers and other engineering and production functions, attend meetings on site as required.
• Assist with the installation of new equipment as required.
• Perform additional duties as assigned including, but not limited to all facilities related tasks and work on special projects as required or assigned by the Facilities and Maintenance Manager.

• Effectively fulfill all requirements of the MT 1 job description.
• In depth knowledge of OSHA safety standards and regulations.
• High school diploma or equivalent required, technical certificate or degree preferred.
• 3-5 years of experience working as a multi-craft industrial technician.
• Proven intermediate knowledge of mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems maintenance.
• Demonstrated intermediate troubleshooting skills.
• Ability to lift and manipulate heavy equipment.
• Excellent time-management skills
• Work flexible hours, weekends, and holidays.

• Processed and refrigerated foods manufacturing plant.
• Wet or dry environment with temperatures ranging from 25f to 115f.
• Lifting up to 50lbs repeatably.
• Production demands may require short notice overtime and weekend scheduling.