Technician A, Maintenance

Overview:

This position holds the primary responsibility for set-up and maintenance of processing equipment and vision inspection systems. The position also requires assisting and training entry and intermediate level technicians when necessary.

Responsibilities:

• Directly responsible or assists others in installation, relocation, troubleshooting, repair, upgrades, and routine setup of assigned equipment.
• Set-up and train on various vision systems, metal detection, and other production quality control equipment.
• Train operators, technicians, and other employees who work with assigned equipment.
• Mentor and train entry and intermediate level technicians to better develop their skills to raise the skill level of the maintenance team.
• Operate newly repaired machinery and equipment to verify the adequacy of repairs, as appropriate.
• Perform preventive maintenance (PM) and properly complete all associated paperwork in a timely manner for assigned equipment.
• Identify maintenance trends, potential improvements, suggest modifications to PM program to address trends and improve equipment up time.
• Complete calibrations as needed to keep the equipment in compliance.
• Complete all necessary paperwork relating to the job, including using good documentation practices on cGMP documentation. Use the CMMs system to enter all work performed.
• Serve as back-up to the Maintenance Lead as needed.
• Responsible for all manufacturing and related machinery and equipment to ensure the proper functioning and operation to minimize downtime.

• Adjust all equipment to a level whereby maximum accuracy and efficiency is achieved without compromising safety.
• Check the pass downs given from the previous shift.
• Responsible for cleaning maintenance shop after completing any projects.
• Assist or provide training to entry level technicians when necessary.
• Complete all necessary training as directed or assigned by Supervisor or Manager.
• Must successfully complete TPC training.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• High School diploma/GED required.
• Two-year technical degree: or four years relatable maintenance/technical experience may be substituted for minimum education requirements.
• 2 years maintenance experience within a manufacturing, industrial or commercial environment.
• Proficient computer skills utilizing MS Office and Outlook and Internet (MS Word, Excel); Ability to create spreadsheets, graphs, templates and/or databases.
• Knowledge and understanding of LOTO and OSHA safety requirements related to industrial operations.
• Knowledge and understanding of process support equipment and machinery.
• Knowledge and application of NEC codes.
• Working knowledge of motor/drive assembly mechanical functions and systems, gear box assemblies, hydraulic and pneumatic systems.
• Advanced skills in the installation, modification, and repair of mechanical and electrical systems.
• Working knowledge of electrical functions and systems, fuses, and circuit components.
• Understanding of PLC and ladder logic.
• Ability to set up VFDs and PID temperature controllers.
• Ability to read P&ID schematics and blueprints.
• Ability to safely perform basic machining operations.
• Ability to troubleshoot complex mechanical and electrical systems.
• Proficient in the use of hand and power tools and precision measuring instruments (e.g., drills, drivers, calipers, micrometers, multi-meters, etc.)
• Intermediate welding skills.

• The employee is regularly required to use hands, speak, and hear.
• The employee is occasionally required to sit for long periods, bend, reach with arms, and stoop at knees.
• Work is typically performed in a moderately noisy business area.
• Able to carry 50 lbs.
• Ability to work 12 hour rotating shift work.