Job Description

JOB SUMMARY:

Under direction of Supervisor, responsible for the installation, modification, operation, repairs, and preventive maintenance of equipment plus break relief/support for machine operators.  Must be capable, with minimal supervision, of responding to and diagnosing equipment malfunctions and breakdowns, making required adjustments and repairs, and/or coordinating adjustments.  Must complete written reports as required. 

PRIMARY DUTIES:                                                       

• Troubleshoot, diagnose, repair and report on production and plant equipment malfunctions and breakdowns. Make necessary repairs or adjustments of malfunctioning equipment with minimal supervision.
  
  
• Perform initial and routine machine set-ups and changeovers.
  
  
• Working from engineering drawings or instructions, installs, relocates, or modifies plant equipment.
  
  
• Operate equipment and provides break relief/support as required or instructed.
  
  
• Performs preventive maintenance and reports accomplished PM duties to supervisors.|
  
  
• Fabricate, assemble, and install parts and equipment utilizing various hand or power tools. Must be capable of operating tools such as grinders, sheet metal shears/brake, drill press, saw, welders, etc.
  
  
• Assists in training of maintenance staff and machine operators as requested.
  
  

OCCASIONAL DUTIES:

• Works closely with electricians in installation, modification, and repair of plant equipment.
  
  
• Assists with the identification of required spare parts and maintains inventories through communication with      
  
  
• Parts Department.
  
  
• Operates forklift and ensures materials necessary to perform job efficiently and safely are available.
  
  
• Operates CIP systems or cleaning equipment to maintain sanitary Facility and Maint. Shop environment.
  
  

SKILL REQUIREMENTS:

• Must be experienced in computer and PLC usage and operations.
  
  
• Must have an understanding of maintenance procedures, parts, fabrication/welding, and repairing production and/or Plant equipment.
  
  
• Must be able to read, write and speak English.
  
  
• Must pass company-paid physical. Must be able to move up to 50 lbs. frequently, 70 lbs. occasionally.