Food Processing Reliability Technician
3 days ago
Poughkeepsie
Job DescriptionFood Processing Reliability TechnicianA day in this role You begin your shift with a quick walk of the production floor. A conveyor hesitates, a sensor blinks—within moments you isolate the fault, share the expected downtime with Production and Maintenance Leadership, and open a work order in the EFCO ticketing system. By mid-morning, you are swapping a gearbox, verifying the replacement meets OEM tolerances, and clearing the area so the line restarts tool-free. Later, you check steam lines, adjust an HVAC setpoint, and log preventive maintenance tasks to keep the plant running safely and efficiently. Key responsibilities • Maintain, troubleshoot, and repair production, facility, and utility equipment in a food manufacturing setting to ensure safe, efficient operations., • Respond rapidly to line calls, diagnose issues, and communicate repair status and anticipated downtime to Production and Maintenance Leadership., • Execute preventive maintenance, lubrication, and inspections per the Preventive Maintenance Program to maximize reliability and reduce unplanned stops., • Diagnose and repair mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and basic control system problems on production and facility assets., • Safely dismantle, repair, adjust, and reassemble machinery and equipment., • Verify replacement parts meet OEM specifications and manufacturer tolerances before installation., • Support plant utilities and infrastructure: HVAC, boilers, steam lines, plumbing, electrical systems, and building components., • Plan and coordinate maintenance, repair, and installation activities to minimize production disruption., • Uphold safety, quality, GMP, and regulatory standards; keep tools, equipment, and work areas clean., • Ensure production lines are free of tools and materials prior to startup or restart., • Accurately complete work orders, logs, and records using the EFCO work order ticketing system., • Document parts and materials used and communicate needs to Maintenance Leadership., • Participate in training and assist Maintenance and Production teams to meet business demands., • Immediately report unusual conditions, safety concerns, or actual/potential facility damage.Skills and qualifications, • Working knowledge of mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and basic control systems in manufacturing., • Ability to safely troubleshoot and repair production and facility equipment, including conveyors, pumps, motors, gearboxes, and packaging machinery., • Foundational understanding of industrial electrical systems: low-voltage (sensors, photo eyes, relays) and high-voltage (motors, panels, disconnects)., • Experience with preventive maintenance and lubrication activities., • Basic knowledge of HVAC systems, boilers, steam lines, and plant utilities., • Capable of safe disassembly, inspection, adjustment, and reassembly of machinery., • Basic welding, fabrication, and hand-tool proficiency appropriate for maintenance work., • Read, understand, and follow work orders, safety instructions, and SOPs., • Communicate effectively with Maintenance and Production personnel., • Work independently with minimal supervision while adhering to defined escalation processes., • Safely operate tools, testing devices, diagnostic equipment, and forklifts when trained and certified., • PLC programming or troubleshooting experience is preferred but not required.Physical and work environment, • Stand or walk for the duration of the shift; work in cold or freezer environments as needed., • Bend, crouch, kneel, reach, stoop, and frequently lift up to 50 pounds., • Physical strength, stamina, and dexterity to safely perform essential job functions.Proficiencies, • PLC Troubleshooting Skills, • Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering, • CNC Machine Repair, • Boiler Troubleshooting, • Industrial Electrical Experience, • Industrial Electrical Systems, • Troubleshooting CNC MachinesMachines and technologies you will use, • Circular Saw, • Coordinate Measuring Machine (CMM), • Conveyor Systems