Maintenance Technician

This role is based out of the extraction facility at our Lake Panasoffkee, FL farm.

SCOPE:

Multi-skilled individual with primary responsibility to maintain equipment in a proactive manner. Perform all preventative maintenance as scheduled and continuously review and improve PM systems to drive down performance losses and increase equipment reliability.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Proactively perform all condition based and preventive maintenance work to OEM standards.
• Analyze line performance data and provide line improvement support based on findings and analysis.
• Understand the Theory of Operation for all pieces of equipment in area of responsibility.
• Provide input to the Centerline standard based on expertise and observations.
• Document all work order information within Computer Maintenance Management System per best practices.
• Participate in Root Cause Analysis (RCA).
• Actively participate in Plant Initiatives and Improvement teams
• Support technical training to Operators and specific training to allow them to perform basic maintenance tasks.
• Provide recommendations to spare part stocking levels.
• Serve as a role model to drive a positive culture and exemplify established values.
• All other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must have two-year technical degree in an Industrial Maintenance field with 2-3 years of mechanical experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong focus on preventive maintenance, continuous improvement, and troubleshooting
• Strong Mechanical skills and basic Electrical skills
• Basic PLC (Allen Bradley). (preferred)
• Strong understanding of pumps, evaporation, RO systems.
• Familiarity with CMMS and Production workflow/controls systems.
• Experienced with packaging, conveyance, liquid and powder manufacturing equipment and processes.
• Ability to be self-managed, scheduling and performing work unsupervised, reliable, motivated, dedicated, and committed.
• Good communication skills with operators, other mechanics, and resources.
• Proactive individual that takes responsibility for their equipment, line, coworkers, and the continuous improvement of the operation.
• Able to work in a team environment where honest communication, a positive attitude, engagement, and personal accountability is expected.
• Detail oriented individual who accurately records information.
• Able to work off-shifts, weekends & extended shifts.
• Able to work with computers (navigating systems, recording information, using to find information to perform the job)
• Must have ability to understand oral and written instructions in English.
• Must have good job performance and attendance records.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment & handle multiple tasks effectively.
• Food or pharmaceutical manufacturing experience preferred.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Must be able to physically perform the functions of climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, grasping, feeling, talking, hearing, and repetitive motions.
• Must be able to work seated using a computer and phone for long periods of time.
• Must be able to work extended hours, such as daily overtime and an occasional weekend.
• Must possess visual acuity to document company records.
• Continuous walking throughout plant and distribution center.
• Lifting up to 50 pounds