Automated Line Maintenance Technician

Aldon Food Corporation•Schwenksville, PA

20h•Onsite

About The Position

Don's Prepared Foods, a leading manufacturer of prepared gourmet deli salads, cream cheese spreads, dips, and entrées on the East Coast, is seeking an Automated Line Maintenance Technician to join their team at their Schwenksville, PA food manufacturing plant. This is an hourly, non-exempt position with a typical start time of 8 AM, Monday through Friday. The ideal candidate will be dedicated, consistent, and organized, with strong experience in electrical, air, mechanical, and robotics systems. Experience in food manufacturing and food safety is strongly preferred.

Requirements

Must communicate clearly and be an active listener
Must possess knowledge of electrical, plumbing, air, and alarm systems
Must be able to read, write, and interpret blueprints, wire diagrams, and machine manuals
Must be able to understand and identify machine problems, use the proper tools, and follow all safety and process guidelines (OSHA, NFPA, NEC, SQF, SOP, etc.)
Must be able to work in a cold environment of about 35 degrees
Must be able to lift 40-50 pounds consistently
Must pass an extensive pre-employment criminal background check and a pre-employment drug test.

Nice To Haves

Experience working in food manufacturing/food safety is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

Assist in the maintenance of all building utilities such as boiler and hot water, compressed air, phones, plumbing, lighting, electrical, and alarm systems.
Provide immediate responses to maintenance requests throughout the plant and fix production breakdowns. Troubleshoot and resolve issues with little downtime.
Perform preventative maintenance inspections and relevant repairs on all facility equipment (mixers, production lines, conveyors, robotic case packer/palletizer, etc.) at the proper scheduled intervals.
Perform regular inspections and minor repairs to interior and exterior structural areas such as floors, walls, ceilings, and doors.
Ensure jobs are completed properly according to Safe Quality Food (SQF) and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) requirements with timely and accurate completion of documentation and by ensuring all tools and parts are accounted for.
Follow standard operating procedures and comply with food safety standards and sanitation guidelines.
Adhere to OSHA, Food and Drug Administration (FDA), and GMP policies and requirements, including but not limited to: LOTO, ladder safety and fall protection, use and storage of hazardous materials, NFPA and NEC guidelines, etc.
When required, assist the Maintenance Manager with responses to plant issues that may arise 24 hours/7 days per week outside of work hours and adhere to the on-call schedule.