Maintenance Technician

Job Description

Job Summary:

Leads preventative maintenance activities, troubleshoots processes and process equipment, and executes equipment repairs/modifications. This is a hands-on position that requires the majority of time to be spent on the production floor working on the equipment.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

None.

Duties/Responsibilities:

Troubleshoots equipment breakdowns and performs mechanical, pneumatic, and electrical maintenance whenever required to ensure uninterrupted customer supply.

Respond to maintenance requests from the production team as assigned by the shift lead.

Maintain preventative maintenance schedules

Work with OEM’s to obtain technical support via phone/email Position Requirements Required Skills:

Fluent in all kinds of technical documentation including but not limited to drawings, schematics, blueprints, and P&IDs (electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic, steam, etc.)

Hands on experience with automated equipment, PLC’s, manufacturing, and robotics

Proficiency using digital multimeter, oscilloscope, and basic hand tools

Knowledge of devices and instrumentation used in automated machinery (PNP/NPN, types of proximity sensors, analog/digital, amplitude/sensitivity, etc.)

Experience with the following systems and their associated components: steam (preferably clean steam), pneumatic, hydraulic, and water (preferably WFI)

Ability to complete work in a cGMP compliant fashion, with all associated paperwork and environments (clean areas, sterile gowning, ISO 5)

Proficiency with Office 365 products, particularly Word and Excel

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Prior use of RCA to determine failure mode, including creating and implementing solutions to prevent reoccurrence of the failure

Works with hand tools, lockout/tagout, chemicals, etc., demonstrating proper safety precautions

Provides technical support for troubleshooting equipment problems which are beyond the Production Associate’s capability to address.

Repairs, rebuilds, adjusts, inspects, and monitors production and/or facility related equipment and machinery.

Implements equipment modifications or improvements

Performs other duties as required to meet the needs of the department and company

Preferred Skills:

Experience working in a cGMP environment and the requirements associated (change controls, cleanliness)

Ability to use PLC for equipment troubleshooting

Electrical, mechanical, or automation engineering or design

Experience maintaining fill/finish, packaging, and sterilizing equipment in a pharmaceutical or F&B environment

Uphold SQF requirements including promotion of a strong & positive food safety culture

Active involvement in implementation, upkeep and continuous improvement of food safety as part of an interdisciplinary team

Stewardship for our B-corp mission to promote worldwide health and wellness by fostering the delivery of high quality, healthy foods through sustainable methods.

Required Skills/Abilities: • Attention to detail

Must work well in teams and demonstrate behavior conducive to promoting strong teamwork

Must possess a positive attitude in a fast-paced production environment • Must be punctual, on site and ready for work at scheduled hours

Education and Experience:

High School degree or equivalent

3-5 years experience with industrial equipment maintenance or equivalent military experience.

Previous experience in food manufacturing preferred

Physical Requirements:

Ability to stand and walk for 8-hour shifts

Perform repetitive or continue behavior including lifting 20-30 pounds

Frequently lifts and/or moves up to 25 pounds and up to 65 pounds rarely.

Frequent bending, crouching, or twisting

Work in various adverse conditions such as tight or enclosed spaces, heights, and temperature extremes to complete work assignments

2nd shift 5pm-3:30am

Full-time