Job Description

Summary:  Maintain and repair all processing and packaging equipment and facilities. General expectations include…

• Perform preventive maintenance on equipment as directed by the Supervisor or Lead.
• Make repairs to equipment as directed by the Supervisor or Lead.
• Answer trouble calls and repair equipment to minimize down time.
• Coach, develop and motivate your team members.
• Good communication with all departments to ensure effective inter and intra departmental communication.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:  Other duties, responsibilities, and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice.  To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Demonstrate ability to troubleshoot and repair mechanical, pneumatic and electrical systems. 
• Make timely and effective repairs on trouble calls to minimize down time.
• Perform effective repairs to equipment as directed by work orders, supervisor and manager.
• Assist Maintenance Technicians in repairs and modifications.
• Perform Preventive Maintenance as directed by work orders, supervisor and manager.
• Participate in all safety programs as needed for the department, including but not limited to lock out/tag out, confined space entry, PSM/PHA, MSDS for material used in maintenance activities, and safety meetings.
• Ensure Safety Compliance.
• Help maintain a positive and safe work environment.
• Order repair parts and materials from equipment manuals and catalogs.
• Support the Utilities team for any help they may need.
• Execute projects assigned by the Supervisor or Lead.
• Stay abreast of new technologies associated with the industry, through trade magazines, training classes and technical manuals.
• Document all work on the MPulse CMMS system with adequate notes and proper feedback.
• Actively participate in safety programs as needed for the department to maintain a safe, food safe, food quality, and respectful work environment. 
•  Maintain work areas and tools to ensure safety and efficiency.

Special Requirements:

• Maintaining food safety and food quality through completing job tasks and maintaining work areas in a sanitary manner.
• Report food safety problems to personnel with authority to initiate action. 
• Participate in food safety training.

Education and Experience:

• High School Diploma or Equivalent
• At least 1 year experience in environment.
• Ability to work well with people.
• Communication skills is a must.

Work Environment:

• Work in a manufacturing plant environment.
• Able to tolerate cold environments (cooler and warehouse)

Physical Requirements:

• Standing: Long periods (a minimum of 6 hours)
• Sitting: Occasionally for short periods
• Walking: Frequently
• Bending: Occasionally
• Twisting of Spine: Occasionally
• Lifting: Light (less than 30 lbs) frequently
• Carrying: Light (30-50 lbs) infrequently distance – 100 ft
• Pushing/Pulling: under 50 lbs without assistance infrequently

Special Requirements:

• May require overtime.