Maintenance Tech II

JOB SUMMARY

This is an Operations position responsible for performing/managing routine and high-level maintenance duties and other jobs assigned. Assists with material handling equipment and facility repairs.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Each employee is responsible for the food safety and quality of our products
Complete preventive maintenance on equipment and machinery within the facility, as noted in the equipment manufacturer's guidelines
Visually inspect and test machinery to detect malfunction. Communicate equipment problems to operations staff as needed
Diagnose problems and repair defective machines and equipment with new or repaired parts, following the specifications set forth in manuals, schematics, and wiring diagrams.
Set up and break-down of Food Processing equipment as required
Building maintenance repairs and up-keep (plumbing repairs, blocked drains, changing lamps & ballasts, light remodeling, etc.)
Material Handling Equipment: Conduct preventative maintenance/repairs and battery watering services on downtime
Able to work night shift and occasional weekends
Complete other duties as assigned

Other Functions and Responsibilities:

Apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written and oral form
Know and understand the company's safety and health goals and its objectives
Assist the company in achieving goals by participating in the safety program
Demonstrate proper operation of equipment and tools as needed to ensure employee safety and compliance of all OSHA guidelines
Provide management with written report of unsafe conditions or unsafe acts as needed
Report all accidents, injuries, or illnesses immediately
Perform other duties assigned
Troubleshooting: Able to determine causes of operating errors and decide on the most effective and efficient course of action to repair
Mechanical Ability: Must be able to read and understand all electrical and mechanical schematic and diagrams
Repairing: Ability to work on equipment or systems using various types of hand tools, measuring, and testing instruments, etc.
Equipment Maintenance: Able to perform routine preventative maintenance on equipment and determine the proper type of corrective maintenance needed
Tool Use and Organization: Maintain tools and maintenance equipment in working order and maintenance room and work areas in neat condition

QUALIFICATIONS

Education

High school diploma or GED
Must have knowledge of single and three phases electric, AC, DC high and low voltages
Experience

2+ years' experience in facility maintenance/preventative equipment maintenance
Food Processing Equipment: Experience with Food Processing Equipment is a plus
Vacuum Packaging: Experience with RollStock and Repack machines is a plus

Skills

Possess the ability to learn various software programs associated with the facility
Possess strong technical, mechanical, and analytical skills
Possess the ability to interact and communicate with all staff and management in English
Able to deal with difficult situations, resolve issues and concerns in a professional manner

Physical Requirements

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, stoop, kneel crouch, climb, use ladders, and perform various types of manual labor.
Occasionally, the employee may be required to lift to 70 pounds sometimes
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to extreme heat and cold temperatures and sometimes wet conditions
Employment Type: Full-Time
Salary: $ 24.00 Per Hour