The Maintenance Technician ensures that all equipment is operating effectively and efficiently, must have strong proficiency in preventative maintenance, over-hauls and medium electrical repair. Must have the ability to read electrical and mechanical blueprints. Strong trouble shooting and problem-solving skills are highly desired.
 JOB DUTIES:1. Provide maintenance support effectively and efficiently. Timely respond to
maintenance related issues, quickly resolve problems, and make necessary
adjustments as needed to maintain employee safety, product integrity and production
efficiencies.2. Ensures safe operations through adherence to Environmental, Health, and Safety
programs and procedures. Follow all lockout tagout, fall protection and confined space
requirements.
3. Strict adherence to housekeeping, by maintaining clean work areas, and tool
accountability.
4. Ensures operation of plant equipment by completing preventive maintenance
requirements on motors, pneumatic tools, conveyor systems, and production machines.
Follows diagrams, sketches, operations manuals, manufacturers instructions, and
engineering specifications. Responsible for the startup, operations, shutdown and
maintenance to ensure safe and efficient operations of plant equipment.
5. Perform all duties related to boiler operation, maintenance, recordkeeping and
ensuring that the boilers are running safe, efficient and working properly.
6. Maintain ammonia refrigeration system.
7. Locate and isolate sources of problems by observing mechanical devices in operation
by listening for problems and using precision measuring and testing instruments.
Remove and fix defective parts and equipment to get the equipment running efficiently
with minimal interruption to production. Assist in root cause analysis to prevent the issue
from happening again.
8. Adjusts functional parts of devices and control instruments by using hand tools,
levels, plumb bobs, and straightedges. Determines changes in dimensional
requirements of parts by inspecting used parts; using rules, calipers, micrometers, and
other measuring instruments.
9. Perform mig, tig and stick welding for various types of metals including food grade
stainless steel, steel, and aluminum.
10. Conserves maintenance resources by using equipment and supplies as needed to
accomplish job results.
Anticipates needed equipment, parts, and supplies.
11. Demonstrate a cooperative effort to train and assist operators and peers in all
aspects of equipment
maintenance and operation, problem identification, and problem-solving skills.
12. Controls downtime by informing production workers of routine preventive
maintenance techniques and
monitoring compliance. Documents downtime concisely, document problems and
corrective actions
taken.
13. Interact with vendors and suppliers to ensure efficient repair, parts stocking, and
maintenance of plant equipment and systems.14. Assist in the development of maintenance projects, assemble the bill of materials,
and work with management on upgrades and modifications for plant enhancement.
15. Participate in task meetings; suggest changes in work tasks and use of equipment
to increase efficiencies.
16. Function as an engaged team member and contribute to the site’s continuous
improvement efforts.
17. Perform pneumatic, hydraulic system troubleshooting, and repairs of mechanical
and electrical related issues. Diagnose, install, and repair all plant systems.
18. Effectively pass-down to next shift personnel, unfinished repairs and unresolved
maintenance/production issues.
19. Participation in the Emergency Response program is required.
20. Assists with training new employees.
21. Adhere to all Quality and Food Safety, Employee Safety, and GMP policies and
procedures, reporting any nonconformity.
22. Other duties as assigned.An individual in this position must be able to successfully perform the essential duties
and responsibilities listed above. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable
individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position. The above
list reflects the general details necessary to describe the principle and essential
functions of the position and shall not be construed as the only duties that may be
assigned for the position.JOB TYPE: FT/PermanentWAGE PER HOUR: In Portage $29.59IS THERE A SHIFT PREMIUM? 2nd shift $0.75/hour Night shift $1/hourHOURS PER WEEK: 40+OVER TIME: YesEXPECTED OVER TIME: Portage occassional weekend OTWORKWEEK: Monday through Friday 1st shift 7-3, 2nd shift 3-11, night shifth 11-7.CAN THEY WORK EXTRA DAYS?: Yes – occasional weekend OT and extended shiftsHOW OFTEN WILL THEY WORK EXTRA DAYS?:  2-3x/monthPAYMENT DAYS: Weekly Thursday,PAYMENT TYPE: Direct DepositBREAK TIMES: Two rest breaks and a meal periodJOB START DATE: ASAPADDITIONAL JOB INFORMATION: