Lebanon, IN
Order: 110362
The Maintenance Technician will have a strong knowledge and experience in manufacturing equipment, maintenance, and repair of mechanical and electrical components of production and packaging equipment and systems. Perform all tasks in a safe manner to ensure achievement of performance, quality, service, and cost objectives. Comply with all standard operating procedures and requirements as directed by standard manufacturing policies established by the company.
Job Responsibilities:
Responsible for maintenance and repair of mechanical and electrical components of production equipment and systems.
Ability to troubleshoot and repair mechanical, electrical, and PLC equipment.
Use of common maintenance hand tools and specialty tools to repair and maintain equipment.
Maintain plant lubrication program to properly lubricate and maintain all plant equipment within specified standards.
Maintain compressed air, condensate, chemical transfer, water, natural gas, HVAC and other support systems throughout the manufacturing plant.
Maintain manufacturing equipment in a desirable manner to achieve target key performance indicators within each department.
Work well within a team of maintenance personnel to achieve manufacturing objectives.
Troubleshoot and perform basic maintenance related to all processing equipment; experience with high and low voltage electrical.
Maintain proper inventory levels of all manufacturing supplies, reporting parts used.
Perform minor plumbing, building repair and maintenance.
Work with technical experts to gain complete knowledge of processing/manufacturing equipment operation, cleaning, and maintenance.
Reading/interpreting equipment manuals, blueprints, and other sources of information to ensure proper operation and repair of equipment.
Prioritize assignments and independently manage time to satisfy business needs.
Ensure preventive maintenance program is performed in accordance with company standards.
Demonstrate an understanding of productivity, quality, and safety. Generate corrective action requests and document change requests when necessary.
Ensure the manufacturing plant always operates in a safe and organized condition.
Always work in a safe manner resulting in no work-related injuries.
Maintain equipment and area cleanliness to ensure compliance with all GMP standards.
Assist quality, sanitation, warehouse, and operations personnel as required.
Ensure compliance with all policies and procedures within the facility.
Reports to the Maintenance Manager.
Other duties assigned.
Qualifications
2 year-technical degree, associate degree is preferred but not required.
4 or more years of manufacturing experience with maintenance of mechanical and electrical components in food manufacturing.
PLC Troubleshooting knowledge.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Familiarity with Windows based programs.
Familiarity with basic processing equipment and calibration requirements.
Working knowledge of Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS).
Ability to understand technical records and communicate technical data.
Ability to work independently or within a group with minimal supervision.
Working knowledge of GMP, FDA, SQF and other regulatory requirements helpful.
Work Environment
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The work is performed in an area that is subject to both heat and cold. The plant facility is not air-conditioned and there will be exposure to loud machinery. The noise level can be moderate to high. Employees are required to wear uniforms, hair nets, safety shoes and adhere to GMP guidelines. The employee regularly works near moving mechanical parts, attention to details, and safety are of the utmost importance.