Plant/ Building Maintenance Technician
hace 11 días
Rensselaer
GENERAL PURPOSE \n Demonstrate full proficiency in maintenance/mechanical activities to ensure that all equipment is operating effectively and efficiently. Perform general maintenance, preventative maintenance, over-hauls, modification, fabrication, welding, and/or mechanical and electrical troubleshooting and repair. Work with a limited degree of supervision, with oversight focused on complex and/or new assignments. Act as an informal resource for colleagues with less experience. \n JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES \n · Perform maintenance and/or repairs (planned, unplanned, emergency) on production, processing, and packaging equipment as well as utility related equipment or systems, following all safety procedures \n · Perform preventative maintenance; perform routine inspections of equipment for assessment of reliability and performance \n · Read, analyze, and interpret technical procedures, electrical schematics, service manuals, and work orders to perform required maintenance and service \n · Support the installation of new equipment \n · Assist operators with training or troubleshooting to minimize equipment downtime \n · Complete work orders in a timely manner, while maintaining high quality standards \n · Use a variety of hand and power tools, electric meters, and material handling equipment in performing duties \n · Maintain communication with other departments, management, and employees and notify them of any problems and/or concerns that may restrict the efficiency of production \n · Ensure all repairs are documented. Complete all paperwork clearly, legibly, and accurately with required information. Document all required information in accordance with standard operations procedures \n · Stay up to date on new products, equipment, technology and techniques \n · Utilizing continuous improvement mindset, assist in identifying opportunities to improve processes \n · Exhibit the ability to anticipate parts requirements for the tasks, follow proper purchasing procedures, and acquire parts ahead of anticipated task performance \n · Maintain safe working conditions for employees and compliance with all state and federal regulations regarding health and safety issues \n · Follow all DFA good manufacturing practices (GMP) and work in a manner consistent with all corporate regulatory, food safety, quality, and sanitation requirements \n · The requirements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employee, but is not a complete list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required. Other duties may be assigned as required. Electrical experience preferred but not required. \n \n Education and Experience \n\n • High school diploma or equivalent\n, • Graduation from trade school or technical school preferred in areas such as electrical, programmable controls (PLC/HMI), mechanical, welding/fabrication, refrigeration, plumbing, etc.\n, • 2 to 4 years of maintenance, mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, electronic, computer-controlled equipment, PLC, and HVAC or related experience, preferably in a manufacturing environment\n, • Experience on a variety of equipment including lubricating, cleaning, material handling, motor control, relay control, process control and packaging equipment\n, • Experience with ammonia refrigeration systems preferred\n, • Knowledge of charts, tables, drawings, specifications, schedules, wiring diagrams\n, • Able to inspect equipment, recognize potential problems, and take appropriate corrective action to prevent component failures or equipment down time\n, • Able to use a variety of maintenance tools, hand and power tools, electric meters, and material handling equipment in a safe manner\n, • Able to perform maintenance activities/repairs independently and assist on more complicated repairs\n, • Able to perform minor to mid-sized projects from planning to installation\n, • Able to present options and ideas to current processes or procedures\n, • Able to adapt and manage to change effectively\n, • Able to perform task and duties without constant supervision\n, • Able to work effectively in a team environment\n, • Able to diagnose and take appropriate steps to find solutions to problems\n, • Able to communicate clearly and effectively, both verbally and in writing\n, • Able to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals\n, • Basic computer skills\n