Maintenance Technician Level III

Provides for the maintenance of the plant’s machinery, grounds, buildings and equipment and assists with the repairs of same. This is the first level position in the maintenance classification and is expected to perform the job functions under direct supervision.

Responsibilities

Completes all daily paper work and walk-through items.

Operates lift trucks as needed.

Provides maintenance support required to sustain continuous operation of packaging and processing equipment.

Properly sets up all production lines.

Properly converts the production lines to the various sizes (changeovers) as needed.

Lubricates all machinery with the correct lubricants.

Changes drive belts, timing belts and other parts on all machinery.

Identify problems before they result in a hazard or downtime situation.

Changes filters and oils in plant equipment; changes packing and gaskets in all pumps.

Identifies and replaces bearings and seals as required.

Starts up boiler, air compressors, dryers and associated equipment. Monitors gauges and indicators and logs information as required.

May be required to go to different shifts for training or give training.

Maintains company standards for cleanliness, safety and productivity in the plant area.

Changes out and cleans/inspects all of the HVAC units in the plant.

Serve as a Qualified Individual as part of the plant’s Food Safety Plan, including monitoring and verification activities related to process control and preventive control measures.

Ensures compliance to quality, food safety, 5S, OSHA and HACCP support programs; assures conformity to all company, customer, and government standards.

Qualifications

Must be able to successfully pass an oral/written test to demonstrate knowledge and skills required of the position.

1-3 years prior maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment.

Basic mechanical aptitude, basic math skills and ability to use basic gauges and measuring tools and ability to read blueprints and schematics.

High school diploma or GED.

Working Conditions/Environment

Works in a manufacturing environment where the employee is regularly required to speak, read, sit, stand, walk, climb, crouch, lift, reach, grasp and bend while moving about the facility. Must be able to move 75 pounds a distance of 25 feet or more at various frequencies and or intervals. Must be able to stand for an 8 – 10 hour shift (sometimes longer) with regular breaks while performing repetitive tasks. May be required to work overtime and/or weekends as needed. The employee may be exposed to non-ambient temperatures, odors, dust, oil, slippery floors, moving parts/equipment. The noise level is loud in the plant. Ear protection, eye/face protection, hair/beard nets, steel-toed/slip-resistant shoes, and gloves are required as necessary in accordance with company GMP and safety standards.

Regular Full-Time