Overview:

Repairs, maintains and installs production machinery, solving complex problems primarily on electrical/electronic systems. Performs preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, repairs, installation of machinery relating to food processing equipment, physical structures, mechanical and electrical systems.

Primary Responsibilities:

1) Performs a wide variety of diagnostic activities, methods, procedures and techniques to layout, install, align, repair, overhaul and maintain various types of machines, including mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, electrical systems and operations

• Applies knowledge of PLC, servo drives and servo motors errors
• Studies blueprints and manufacturer’s manuals to determine correct installation and operation of machinery
• Locates sources of problems by observing mechanical devices in operation, listening for problems and using precision measuring and testing instruments
• Fabricates small parts as needed to minimize downtime

2) Executes on preventive maintenance schedules to ensure uptime/downtime targets are achieved

• Controls downtime by partnering with production and scheduling teams to exchange information on mechanical issues

3) Ensures effective communication between shifts and teams by following documentation procedures and standards

4) Ensures all maintenance activities are in compliance with federal, state and local laws and codes, as well as company policies which govern safety, food safety

• Observes good manufacturing practices
• Understands and applies safety practices, and works to develop a basic understanding of OSHA
• Ensures that safety is given top priority in work execution, including Arc/Shock Hazard safety, confined spaces, lock downs, Hazardous materials, hard tools safety, etc.

5) Partners with engineering team to align on operation of new machinery

• Works with broader engineering team to discuss machine operations, repairs, etc., to ensure optimal maintenance schedules and outcomes

6) Performs other duties as required

Compensation for this role will vary dependent on actual experience but we would anticipate paying a base rate of $46 – $54 per hour (equivalent on a full-time annual basis to between $95,000 - $112,000) for this hourly overtime-eligible role. We provide a full suite of benefits, including an immediately vested 4% 401(k) match. The Company also reserves the right to pay a discretionary bonus.

Background Requirements

• High school degree and technical/vocational certification is required.
• A minimum of five years of electrical and mechanical systems maintenance in food manufacturing is required.
• Strong electrical troubleshooting skills, including basic PLC, servo driver and servo motor errors are required.
• Must have experience in electrical, mechanical, plumbing, hydraulics, pneumatics and computer control skills are required.
• Must have sanitary fabrication skills.
• Must be familiar with food safety and good manufacturing practices.
• Ability to use a wide variety of workshop tools, including milling, welding and lathe.
• Ability to effectively execute on preventive maintenance tasks and schedules.