Maintenance Technician
The Maintenance Technician is primarily responsible for troubleshooting, repairs, and maintenance of all parts and equipment on the packaging line and blending areas to maximize run time. Monitors packaging operations and suggests any mechanical/electrical changes or upgrades that would increase efficiency.

Mechanical skills and experience:
- Basic and general maintenance
- Burning and welding operations
- Predictive maintenance skills
- Plumbing
- Rigging
- Shop equipment and machining operations

Electrical skills:
- Ability to understand relay logic and electrical schematics
- Perform electrical troubleshooting on AC and DC circuits, VFDs, PLCs
- Operate computers and man-machine interface equipment
- Test circuits, fuses, motor starters, and motors

Proficient in operating shop equipment:
- Lathe
- End Mill
- Welder
- Rebuilds packaging equipment as needed
- Advises Supervisor on any parts needed for the packaging line

Responsibilities:
- Responsible for preventative maintenance (PM) throughout the Plant including Fillers, Cappers, Depalletizers, Labelers, Conveyors, etc.
- Replace, repair, and/or adjust mechanical parts including valves, bearings, gearboxes, chains, sprockets, gaskets, seals, regulators, couplings, etc. as needed.
- Calibrate level and conductivity probes through Wonderware computer software and enter minor program changes as needed based on equipment adjustments.
- Write and complete work orders satisfactorily and in a timely manner, adhering to standard operating procedures (SOP) and following lockout/tag out procedures.
- Model safe and effective practice.
- All other duties assigned as business needs change.

Qualifications:
- Demonstrated initiative and ownership/pride in previous roles
- High level of organization, time management, and attention to detail
- Ability to take on multiple roles and tasks
- Must be self-directed and prepared to take on additional responsibilities when asked
- Strong communication skills
- Demonstrate initiative and possess leadership capabilities
- Must be able to lift 50lbs
- Must be a team player who works well with others at all levels of an organization
- Willingness to work overtime, weekends, and off-shift
- Works with Safety, Continuous Improvement, and Quality Leaders to address defects
- Ensure compliance with all Food Safety, GMP Procedures, HSE, and 5S requirements.