Electro-Mechanical Maintenance Technician

Job Description

Electro-Mechanical Maintenance Technician

Description

Alamance Foods, Inc. is looking for a skilled maintenance technician to perform day-to-day maintenance responsibilities for 3 manufacturing plants in the Burlington area. Alamance Foods is a food and beverage manufacturer, with 3 Aerosol whipped cream production lines, 5 Freezer pops production lines, Gallon water packaging and a small beverage manufacturing line. Looking for a long-term employee with experience in electrical, mechanical, PLC’s troubleshooting and repair, high voltage experience, blueprint reading.

Responsibilities

Electro-Mechanical troubleshooting, repair and maintenance.

Preventive maintenance on production machines.

Document maintenance and procedures. Maintain a daily log.

Maintains involvement with operations of the plant processing equipment and scale systems.

Demonstrates strong safety leadership skills and follows safe work practices.

Follows food safety and good manufacturing practices.

Works as part of a team to plan and conduct equipment repairs.

Receives work order/request, reviews to determine tools, equipment, time, manpower, parts, and supplies needed.

Read blueprints, schematics (including electrical), wiring diagrams, technical manuals, etc.

Observe equipment or machinery while in operation to detect malfunctions.

Perform other duties, as assigned.

Report to Shift Maintenance Supervisor regarding recurring issues and potentially propose solutions for the same.

Requirements

High school diploma or general education degree (GED) and 1+ years of related experience and/or training in an industrial mechanical maintenance or food manufacturing environment; or 4 years’ direct experience in an industrial mechanical maintenance or food manufacturing maintenance environment, required.

Strong knowledge of AC/DC motors, controls, sensors, pneumatics, hydraulics, mechanical systems, and troubleshooting. (Required)

Knowledge of programmable logic/automation controllers, human-machine interfaces, hardware, I/O cards, sensors and other electrical components. (Required)

Basic computer skills and the ability to work independently are also required for this position.

Work Environment and Physical demands

The plant environment will include wet or humid conditions (non-weather related), extreme cold and heat (non-weather related), working near moving mechanical parts, exposure to fumes or airborne particles, and chemicals.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate but can be loud when in the production area.

Occasionally lift and/or move up to 75 pounds.

Regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds utilizing the buddy system or specifically designed lifting devices.

Benefits

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Health savings account

Life insurance

Paid time off.

Parental leave

Professional development assistance

Vision insurance

Salary: $24.00-32.00 hourly. EOY Bonus available.

Work schedule: 2nd (2:30pm-11pm) and 3rd (10:30pm- 7am) shift positions available.

1st, 2nd, and 3rd shift.

Full-time