Electrical Maintenance Technician

SSI Foods LLC•Amarillo, TX

16d

About The Position

This position will assist the Maintenance Manager in the daily operations of the maintenance, repair, and programming of production equipment and all upkeep within the SSI Foods plant. Responsibilities include but are not limited to: · Conduct testing and validation for PLC’s throughout the plant as required or recommended · Perform preventive maintenance inspections and service on machines, refrigeration systems, hydraulic systems, and forklifts/prime movers etc. · Record and report damaged, worn, or broken parts · Order and install replacement parts for machines · Identify the causes of unexpected breakdowns of machines · Prepare reports documenting work performed · Coordinate with managers to schedule regular maintenance on machines · Collaborate with management regarding new products being added and modifications that will be required · Make necessary modifications and implements tests runs; confers with product manager regarding test results and makes additional alterations to machinery as required · Perform other related duties as assigned

Requirements

Ability to follow directions, work independently and work well in a team
Ability to verbally communicate with other departments
Ability to organize self and others to complete tasks and responsibilities
Ability to read and comprehend specifications and use them to accomplish tasks
Ability to work in a fast-paced and stressful environment
Interpret and translate engineering designs and documentation
Thorough understanding of or the ability to quickly learn production equipment
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Ability to operate and/or test specified equipment
Ability to diagnose PLC problems, program and repair the PLC
Ability to design and build using fabrication equipment and welding
High school diploma or equivalent preferred
Three years working in a food processing/manufacturing environment required
Three to five years experience working on PLC operated equipment required
Prolonged periods working on feet, using tools, and performing repetitive actions that entail frequent bending and stooping.
Prolonged periods to bend, stretch, push, pull, and move as needed to reach, clean, and service machinery.
Must be able to lift and carry up to 70 pounds.
Visual acuity to read instructions, operate machines, and inspect parts produced.
Ability to move in, around and under equipment.
Ability to work in a cold and hot wet environment.
Work in refrigerated environment.

Nice To Haves

BS/BA degree in computers or electronics preferred
Ammonia refrigeration experience preferred
Completion of on-the-job training may be substituted for educational requirements

Responsibilities

Conduct testing and validation for PLC’s throughout the plant as required or recommended
Perform preventive maintenance inspections and service on machines, refrigeration systems, hydraulic systems, and forklifts/prime movers etc.
Record and report damaged, worn, or broken parts
Order and install replacement parts for machines
Identify the causes of unexpected breakdowns of machines
Prepare reports documenting work performed
Coordinate with managers to schedule regular maintenance on machines
Collaborate with management regarding new products being added and modifications that will be required
Make necessary modifications and implements tests runs; confers with product manager regarding test results and makes additional alterations to machinery as required
Perform other related duties as assigned