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Maintenance Technician II

JOB SUMMARY

This is an Operations position responsible for performing/managing routine and high-level maintenance duties and other jobs assigned. Assists with material handling equipment and facility repairs.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Each employee is responsible for the food safety and quality of our productsComplete preventive maintenance on equipment and machinery within the facility, as noted in the equipment manufacturer's guidelinesVisually inspect and test machinery to detect malfunction. Communicate equipment problems to operations staff as neededDiagnose problems and repair defective machines and equipment with new or repaired parts, following the specifications set forth in manuals, schematics, and wiring diagrams.

Set up and break-down of Food Processing equipment as requiredBuilding maintenance repairs and up-keep (plumbing repairs, blocked drains, changing lamps & ballasts, light remodeling, etc.)

Material Handling Equipment:

Conduct preventative maintenance/repairs and battery watering services on downtimeAble to work night shift and occasional weekendsComplete other duties as assigned

Other Functions and Responsibilities:

common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written and oral formKnow and understand the company's safety and health goals and its objectivesAssist the company in achieving goals by participating in the safety programDemonstrate proper operation of equipment and tools as needed to ensure employee safety and compliance of all OSHA guidelinesProvide management with written report of unsafe conditions or unsafe acts as neededReport all accidents, injuries, or illnesses immediatelyPerform other duties assigned

Troubleshooting:

Able to determine causes of operating errors and decide on the most effective and efficient course of action to repair

Mechanical Ability:

Must be able to read and understand all electrical and mechanical schematic and diagrams

Repairing:

Ability to work on equipment or systems using various types of hand tools, measuring, and testing instruments, etc.

Equipment Maintenance:

Able to perform routine preventative maintenance on equipment and determine the proper type of corrective maintenance needed

Tool Use and Organization:

Maintain tools and maintenance equipment in working order and maintenance room and work areas in neat condition

QUALIFICATIONS

EducationHigh school diploma or GEDMust have knowledge of single and three phases electric, AC, DC high and low voltagesExperience2+ years' experience in facility maintenance/preventative equipment maintenance

Food Processing Equipment:

Experience with Food Processing Equipment is a plus

Vacuum Packaging:

Experience with RollStock and Repack machines is a plusSkillsPossess the ability to learn various software programs associated with the facilityPossess strong technical, mechanical, and analytical skillsPossess the ability to interact and communicate with all staff and management in EnglishAble to deal with difficult situations, resolve issues and concerns in a professional mannerPhysical RequirementsWhile performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, stoop, kneel crouch, climb, use ladders, and perform various types of manual labor.

Occasionally, the employee may be required to lift to 70 pounds sometimesWhile performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to extreme heat and cold temperatures and sometimes wet conditions