Maintenance Technician

POSITION PURPOSE:

Maintains, repairs and installs plant equipment, machinery and related facilities; maintains a variety of records; participates in special projects; and performs a variety of technical tasks relative to assigned areas of responsibility to ensure the safe and continuous operations of facilities through preventive and predictive maintenance as well as in unexpected situations at Ricca.

FUNCTIONS AND BASIC DUTIES:

• Minimize downtime of the facility equipment by performing modifications, preventative maintenance and repairs on the equipment used for solution manufacturing, shipping, receiving, packaging and general facility equipment.
• Perform the daily monitoring, testing and recording of the status of the Water System, and adding the salt to the softener as needed.
• Perform the monthly cleaning and sanitization of the Reverse Osmosis water purification system.
• Develop and maintain the Preventative Maintenance Program, which includes writing procedures and forms for the maintenance and repair of the equipment used at RICCA CHEMICAL COMPANY.
• Coordinate with vendors for repairs and installation of equipment.
• Perform electrical and plumbing work as licensed, qualified and/or trained.
• Maintain the Fire Extinguishers, Hoses and Emergency Exit Lights on a Monthly basis.
• Follow safety, maintenance and equipment instructions and procedures.
• Maintain the facility equipment (such as inspecting tanks/valves, electric pallet jack, dock plates, etc.) using regular intervals of preventative maintenance.
• Perform some facility and equipment project work by developing and evaluating viable alternatives, collecting the appropriate information such as lead times and pricing and installation of new equipment.
• Assist in the training of personnel for the cleaning of equipment, set-up, and change over procedures.
• Support Information Technology projects by helping install, modify, or move computer wiring, equipment, phone system, etc.
• Maintain documentation (such as manuals and warranty information) for company assets.
• Stock parts and organize warehouse.
• Perform expert troubleshooting, installation, routine maintenance and repair of mechanical manufacturing equipment.
• Responsible for mechanical piping within the plant.
• Grounds keeping if the facility contains lawns or other outdoor areas in need of maintenance
• Possess project management skills and participate in plant projects when needed.
• Responsible for awareness and implementation of all local, state and federal regulations as they apply to the maintenance department.
• Consistently meets/exceeds standards assigned within Functional Training Document (FTD) program.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Commitment to the organizations values; High Standards, Bias for Action, Teamwork, Customer Obsession, Trust, Accountability, Innovation and Growth & Learning.

REQUIRED SKILLS:

• Plumbing knowledge to address leaks, clogs or other drainage problems
• Electrical wiring capabilities to manage problems with the building's electricity
• Carpentry ability to handle basic repairs around the building
• Interpersonal skills to interact with employees or residents of the building in a pleasant manner
• Attention to detail to ensure that all jobs are completed in an exemplary manner and any potential hazards or warning signs of problems are not overlooked

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The physical environment may require the employee to work both inside and outside in heat/cold, wet/humid, and dry/arid conditions. This position may be working in the warehouse under various indoor environmental conditions, including supplemental heating in the winter months and without air-conditioning in the summer months. May be requested to work overtime and weekends. The position may occasionally be exposed to ruptured, leaking packages, some of which may contain Hazardous Materials. Where appropriate, proper safety equipment should be utilized and/or appropriate personnel notified. Frequently required to use personal protective equipment to prevent exposure to hazardous materials and chemicals. This job may require lifting of up to 50 pounds occasionally.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• High school diploma or GED, or Technical or Associates degree preferred.
• Minimum of two (2) years or more experience of maintenance operations in industrial and/or process maintenance required, preferably in fast-paced industry or equivalent work experience.
• Able to read, write and comprehend English language.
• Intermediate Mechanical and/or electrical troubleshooting.
• Demonstrate use of electrical meter, AC, DC, mA, Ampere for troubleshooting.
• Welding certification of structural steel.
• Instrumentation repairs and installation.
• Motor Control Center (MCC) preventative maintenance.
• Able to read, write and comprehend English language.
• Ability to operate a forklift.
• Expertise in mechanical piping, welding, and hydraulics.
• Work rotating on-call schedule during weekends and holidays.
• Detail-oriented with strong communication, organizational, time-management and troubleshooting skills.
• Attention to safety and environmental compliance.