Industrial Maintenance Tech 3rd

Prairie Farms Dairy, Inc. • Fort Wayne, IN

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Provides technical knowledge for diagnosing, troubleshooting, and repairing complex equipment and process issues. They perform emergency repairs on equipment in a quick, efficient, and safe manner, while prioritizing tasks to sustain plant operations and production.

Requirements

• Mechanical: must be able to troubleshoot and repair mechanical equipment used for production.
• Welding: must be able to perform welding repairs on production equipment as needed.
• Electrical: Must be able to troubleshoot electrical systems and controls for single and three phase services.
• Basic math knowledge.
• Must be able to use a measuring tape.
• Basic knowledge of hand tools.
• Must be able to follow blueprint, wiring diagrams, and service manuals.
• Must be able to follow both verbal and written instructions.
• Coachable and willing to learn.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work without direct supervision.
• Must be able to work in both very hot (more than 100 degrees) and very cold (20 degrees below zero) and in a very wet and humid environment for extended periods of time.
• Must be able to bend, crawl, climb, squat, and work at times both above the head and at ground level during repair and maintenance operations.
• Must be able to lift 30lbs.
• Must keep work area safe and clean and work in a safe and efficient manner.
• 1-3 years maintenance experience
• Previous PLC experience
• Previous small engine experience
• Ability to troubleshoot

Responsibilities

• Monitor and maintain machinery, equipment, and processes to improve plant operations, ensuring safe and efficient operations and maintenance of all systems.
• Perform daily checks and logging of equipment operations and optimize efficiency through preventative/predictive methods.
• Complete CMSS-generated PM’s and assigned Work Orders, focusing on proactive maintenance to minimize downtime.
• Identify and eliminate root causes of failures, providing long-term, permanent solutions to recurring problems.
• Develop and maintain technical documentation, user information services, and in-house technical knowledge base systems to improve department efficiency.
• Follow all Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for the area worked, including food safety and quality protocols.
• Ensure personal safety, food safety, and quality protocols are followed, adhering to Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP), Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), and Sanitation Standard Operating Procedures (SSOPs).
• Utilize food safety and food security guidelines, including Safe quality Foods (SQF) Good Manufacturing Practices and Hazard Analysis Critical Control points.
• Consistently meet production needs and goals while minimizing product shrink and downtime.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed