3rd Shift Maintenance Technician

This position requires responsibility for the safe repair and troubleshooting of malfunctioning electrical or instrumentation systems, the recalibration of instruments, and performing mechanical maintenance and preventive maintenance paying attention to quality customer service.

Work Hours: 11:00pm - 7:30am.

Schedule: Sunday - Thursday (Friday & Saturday Off) OR Tuesday - Saturday (Sunday & Monday Off)

• This facility operates 24/7/365 so weekends & holidays are often required.

PRINCIPLE ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Perform mechanical duties such as repair and preventive maintenance of pumps, valves, conveyors, sprockets, gear boxes, welding and fabrication (arc, MIG, TIG, oxyacetylene, etc.)
• Calibrate a wide variety of plant instrumentation including, but not limited to temperature, flow, pH, vacuum, pressure, etc.
• Troubleshoot and repair a wide variety of electromechanical devices up to a maximum of 480 volts.
• Complete preventive maintenance work orders in a timely manner.
• Troubleshoot process and equipment issues utilizing a variety of tools including but not limited to PLC, Multimeter, Meggar, Simulator, Load cell tester, etc.
• Work in accordance with all safe work practices at all times.

QUALIFICATIONS

General Experience/Educational Background

Minimum

• Demonstrated maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment
• Must be able to read/write and perform basic mathematical calculations
• Four (4) years experience with pneumatics, hydraulics, VFD’s (Variable Frequency Drive), electrical controls, instrumentation, mechanical and electrical schematics, welding, mechanical, T/S (Troubleshooting) techniques, PLC troubleshooting, or food plant automation
• Must be able to lift 75 lbs. on a monthly basis from floor to mid-chest (0" - 39")
• Must be able to climb stiars hourly as well as inclined and vertical ladders daily
• Must be able to support 24/7/365 industry, including weekends and holidays
• Must be able to communicate effectively

Preferred

• Prior food industry experience