Maintenance & Reliability Technician (US)

Maintenance Technician

Responsible for performing mechanical, electrical, and electronic plant/equipment maintenance so that production down time is minimized and efficiency is maximized. Support, implement, and maintain food safety and quality practices as required through SQF and other food safety programs as required. Will be responsible for completing job duties in a manner that supports all plant safety, food safety, quality and environmental practices.

Essential Job Activities/Duties:

• Troubleshoot and repair mechanical problems of all plant equipment including mechanical drive systems and hydraulic and pneumatic systems.
• Troubleshoot and repair electrical problems of plant and packaging/processing equipment such as wiring, circuits, fuses, switches, electrical installations, transformers, motors, and AC & DC motor drives.
• Troubleshoot and repair electronic problems of plant and packaging/processing equipment such as programmable controllers, circuit boards, install electronic components, computer programming.
• Perform preventative maintenance on all equipment, check and replace items, and conduct equipment inspections.

Secondary Job Activities:

• Provide maintenance and operator training to ensure proper use of equipment.
• Design and fabricate replacement parts or equipment: Cut, grind, weld to repair equipment.
• Keep track of parts inventory and request replacement parts when necessary. Ensure parts are installed in equipment when received.
• Perform building maintenance and repairs including HVAC, roofs/windows/doors, lights, and forklifts.
• Keep all work and shop areas clean so as to avoid injury and/or sanitation problems.
• Provide input into mechanical, electrical and electronic designs of equipment.
• Perform other assigned duties as required.