Sr. Maintenance Technician - Azusa - ref. d83557915

CTI Foods Overview:

2 Positions Availabe 1st & 2nd Shift

We are a customer focused custom manufacturer of quality food products to exacting standards that delight our customer and their consumers.

The people of CTI Foods are our #1 ingredient that drive us to be the best custom food and culinary solutions team that has seven state-of-the-art food processing facilities and over 1,800 employees from California, Idaho, Iowa, Kentucky, Pennsylvania, and Texas.

We are a company that “Thinks Big and Acts Small.” Employees are treated like family. In order to succeed, it takes every person working together, being nimble, and executing at the highest levels. It is our responsibility to provide you every opportunity and resource to achieve that success.

Make an impact from day ONE at CTI Foods!

Job Overview:

The Senior Maintenance Technician position is responsible for performing highly diversified duties to install, troubleshoot, repair and maintain production and facility equipment according to safety, predictive and productive maintenance systems and processes to support the achievement of the plants business goals and objectives.

Qualifications:

• Implement the preventive maintenance program for production machinery and equipment as directed by the Manager
• Diagnose, repair, or replace faulty electronic components, such as printed circuit boards.
• Diagnose malfunctioning apparatus such as motors and lighting fixtures and replace damaged or broken wires and cables.
• Connect power supply wires to machines and equipment and connect cables and wires between machines and equipment.
• Test malfunctioning machinery and discuss malfunction with other maintenance technicians to diagnose malfunction.
• Replace faulty electrical components of machines such as relays, switches, and motors, and position sensing devices.
• Diagnose and replace faulty mechanical and pneumatic components of machines and equipment.
• Identify and analyze equipment or machinery failures and takes corrective actions
• Ensure the facilities' equipment and machines are maintained properly and working correctly
• Identify the causes of unexpected breakdowns of machines including repairing and troubleshooting pneumatic and electronically controlled systems
• Become proficient within all areas of the production line
• Thoroughly cleans machines and machine parts, removing parts and reinstalling as necessary
• Make necessary modifications and implement test runs
• Complete repair work using machine schematics or equipment manuals as needed
• Test electrical systems to ensure proper installation and operation

• Evaluates jobs in process and on completion to ensure production needs meet safety and work quality expectations
• Provides technical training to management and other team members, as directed by Maintenance Manager
• Prepares reports documenting work performed
• Participate in maintenance meetings
• Records and reports damaged, worn, or broken parts
• Supports the development of internal SOP’s, as well manuals/guides for other departments on equipment

• Perform other duties as assigned by Maintenance Manager or delegate

Minimum Qualifications:

• Degree from a vocational or community college with related coursework on electrical, mechanical, or equivalent education with preferred ten (10) years’ experience or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
• Thorough understanding of OSHA and EPA regulations as they pertain to plant operation and maintenance
• Ability to understand and operate the systems and equipment used at the facility
• Ability to perform and analyze various system checks
• Experience with robotic programmable controllers to program automated machinery to operate automated machinery, to test for malfunctions, and to verify repairs.
• Excellent organizational skills
• Ability to prioritize tasks
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to follow instructions from supervisors or senior maintenance workers
• Ability to use hand tools and power tools
• Excellent time management skills
• Ability to read blueprints and schematics
• Extensive knowledge of electrical systems and wiring
• Proficient in the use of test meters and other diagnostic equipment
• Mechanically inclined with great analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Must complete record check and drug screening prior to employment
• Able to bend, stretch, push, pull, and move as needed to reach, clean, and service machinery
• Must be able to traverse property and facility to diagnose building issues and plan repairs or maintenance

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to see color to discern color-coded wiring
• Prolonged periods standing, kneeling, bending, and climbing ladders or scaffolding
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds at a time
• Must be able to access and navigate all areas of the production facility