Maintenance Technician

Overview The Maintenance Technician is responsible for ensuring equipment reliability by repairing and maintaining a wide range of processing equipment across the plant. Job Responsibilities * Ensure safety and food\-safety by following all company, OSHA, and government rules and procedures including; Lock\-out / Tag\-out procedures, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP's), personal safety, and food safety/SQF Program standards; * Effectively support the Preventative Maintenance (PM) program with a goal of continually reducing unscheduled downtime; * Troubleshoot, diagnose, and develop sustainable solutions for issues with equipment to include; PLC controlled equipment, plant electrical, hydraulic/pneumatic, and mechanical systems including motors, instrumentation, distribution, and feed control systems; * Complete all assigned work orders within the time allotted; * Maintain complete records of work performed using software, work orders and detailed logs; * Assist with equipment change overs and line startups, troubleshooting issues as needed; * Identify required parts and maintain current inventories, and parts reorder lists; * Act with a Continuous Improvement mindset seeking areas of opportunity for improvement and participating in cross\-functional CI focused projects; * Perform other required tasks as assigned. Job Requirements * Associates or Bachelor’ degree in related field (technical or vocational education) highly preferred but not required; * Minimum of 3 years maintenance experience or 5 years related trade experience required; * Six months or more of experience in the food processing/manufacturing preferred; * Proficient in use of basic machine tools and hand tools; * Proficient in use of basic electrical trouble\-shooting equipment; * Able to properly wire electric motors; * Able to stick and MIG weld carbon and SS; * Able to plasma and oxy acetylene cut material; * Ability to read specifications and pay attention to detail;