Georgia Maintenance Tech I

F&S PRODUCE WEST LLC • Conley, GA

109d

About The Position

As a Maintenance Technician, you will use your skills to support Manufacturing or Distribution Operations in repairing and maintaining material handling equipment, pneumatic systems, and compressors, and other devices throughout the building. Building maintenance common to the trades may be included periodically. You will have the opportunity to install, maintain and repair conveyors, automated packaging, and distribution equipment. Supports a preventive maintenance routine.

Requirements

• Must have a high school diploma or equivalent education.
• 1 – 2 years' experience as a Maintenance Technician in a manufacturing plant or similar environment.
• Typically requires completion of a formal apprenticeship or equivalent training and experience.
• A degree or certificates in other related training or education is preferred.
• Experience working in a chilled food factory or related environment is preferred.
• Good knowledge and understanding of Safe work practices common to the trades.
• Bilingual (Spanish / English) helpful.

Responsibilities

• Perform basic mechanical adjustments like tensioning drive belts, conveyor belts, tracking belts and chains.
• Work safely around moving equipment and conveyors in a wet environment.
• Be proficient in the use of standard hand tools such as wrenches, hammers, bearing pullers, etc.
• Perform building mechanical repairs such as overhead door track and panel replacement, concrete work, and chain link repairs.
• Change 480V motors, pulleys, gear boxes and belting.
• Perform simple plumbing repairs such as unclogging drains, replace faucets, and toilet repairs.
• Troubleshoot simple mechanical systems such as chain drives and pumps.
• Perform scheduled and emergency repairs on all equipment and building structures (i.e. pneumatic, electrical plumbing).
• Replace slicer, cutter, dicer blade assemblies and perform necessary adjustments.
• Read piping diagrams and identify the function of various components for air and water distribution systems.
• Handle blade housing.
• Lock out/Tag out equipment as necessary.
• Safely operate shop equipment such as grinders, cut-off saws, power tools, ladders, etc.
• Comply with SQF Regulatory Programs.
• Read and complete work orders, paperwork, specification books, schematics and manuals.
• Perform preventive maintenance and other duties as assigned.
• Troubleshoot control voltage on control panel and equipment.
• Install and program VFD’s.
• Operate packaging equipment.

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees