Job Summary Position:

Maintenance Operations Technician Main Function:

The operations technician will fix, maintain, and operate mechanical equipment. This individual will perform electrical repairs, maintain, and repair food manufacturing equipment and supporting equipment. In the event of an emergency, she/he may be called to support necessary tasks in association with that emergency.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Perform maintenance service and repairs in one or more skill areas, including minor machine servicing, electrical repairs, or installations.
• Clean and lubricate equipment and parts.
• Ability to startup and operate equipment/production lines.
• Identify and correct unsafe working conditions, with management oversight.
• Attend training programs (classroom and virtual) as designated.
• Comply with all company safety and risk management policies and procedures. Report all accidents and injuries in a timely manner.
• Participate in regular safety meetings, safety training and hazard assessments.
• Apply all applicable OSHA and related local safety requirements to all assigned work.
• Perform all work in accordance with established safety procedures, including food safety, such as SQF 2000 and HACCP plans, as well as the GMP's and personal practices of Nuovo Pasta.
• May be required to assist with special projects.
• Forklift certification preferred.
• Assist skilled trade workers in one or more areas performing specific or standard duties to learn new skills as required for advancement and certification.
• Utilize basic cleaning and other chemicals.
• Coordinate work activities of General Maintenance Apprentices as needed.
• Assist in training, assigning, and checking the work of lower-level employees as needed.
• Examine mechanical equipment to diagnose trouble.
• Disassemble machines and repair or replace broken parts. Inspect completed repairs.
• Adjusts functional parts of mechanical devices as necessary.
• Order replacement parts and equipment with management approval.
• Inventory equipment, parts, and supplies.
• Repair and maintain machinery and mechanical equipment, such as motors, pumps, conveyors, belts, fans, etc.
• May perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned by senior management.

Education and Qualifications:

• High School diploma, GED, or equivalent experience.
• Two or more years of related experience.
• Equipment manufacturer certification or equivalent a plus.
• A valid driver's license may be required.
• Welding experience a plus.
• Electrical experience and/or license a plus.
• Knowledge of PLC's low voltage and controls a plus.
• Experience in industrial building maintenance and repairs.

Skills/Aptitude:

• Present self in a highly professional manner to others with honesty and ethics.
• Maintain a positive attitude.

Ability to:

• Communicate with co-workers and other departments with professionalism and respect.
• Maintain a professional relationship with all co-workers, vendor representatives, supervisors, managers, customers, and client representatives.
• Provide clear directions and respond accordingly to employees.
• Basic phone and computer skills (e-mail, texting, etc.).
• Attention to detail.
• Work well under pressure.
• Oral and written communication skills.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Work well alone and in a team.
• Knowledge of and proficiency in all OSHA and local requirements related to all assigned work.

Pay:

$62,400.00 - $72,800.00 per year

Benefits:

401(k) Dental insurance Flexible schedule Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Vision insurance

Work Location:

In person