Maintenance Engineer
About The Position
Support production operations by troubleshooting process deviations, implementing improvements in existing processes, installing & supporting new technologies to increase productivity, reliability, and cost reduction. Ensure machinery and equipment run smoothly and reliably through constant review of PM and condition based programs, revising as needed. Provide guidance and technical support to maintenance technicians in the proper installation of new and repair of existing equipment. Provide technical support and oversight in the acquisition, installation, operation, maintenance, and improvement of manufacturing equipment. Assist in developing departmental objectives in areas of Safety, Quality, and Overall Equipment Effectiveness. Ensure Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and safety standards are incorporated into new designs and manufacturing improvements. Foster adherence and enforce compliance with Housekeeping, Sanitation, GMP, Food and Personnel Safety policies. Oversees Metal Detector, Scale, and Lifting equipment inspections and calibration programs. Directs Contract and internal electrical maintenance. Become subject matter expert in operation/maintenance of treatment chambers. Support technician training. Track expenses and oversee maintenance cost. Provide capital forecasting needs. Oversee equipment inventory and ensure orders are placed to replenish as needed. Directs the execution of and improvements to the Preventative Maintenance program.
Requirements
- Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial preferred)
- Ability to read, interpret, and create engineering drawings
- Fundamental knowledge of low voltage industrial controls and power distribution
- 6 yrs in industrial manufacturing, 4 years’ experience in maintenance
- Experience with productivity and efficiency programs (TPM, Lean concepts) or similar fundamentals
- Supervisory experience
- NFPA 70e awareness training
- A strong understanding of sanitary design concepts
- Formal training in root cause investigation methodology
- Knowledge of federal, state, and local regulatory agencies (OSHA, FDA, EPA)
- Experience in an agricultural or food processing environment
- Experience with milling, mixing and packaging equipment
- Demonstrates a sense of urgency, ownership and tenacity to resolve problems
- Demonstrated leadership, planning, organizing and communication skills
- Self-motivated
- Results driven
- Ability to manage multiple concurrent projects and priorities
- Excellent written communication
- Comfortable working in an industrial environment
- Excellent Computer Skills: Microsoft Excel, Word & Outlook
- Proficiency in AutoCAD or Solidwork
Responsibilities
- Troubleshooting process deviations
- Implementing improvements in existing processes
- Installing & supporting new technologies to increase productivity, reliability, and cost reduction
- Ensure machinery and equipment run smoothly and reliably through constant review of PM and condition based programs, revising as needed
- Provide guidance and technical support to maintenance technicians in the proper installation of new and repair of existing equipment
- Provide technical support and oversight in the acquisition, installation, operation, maintenance, and improvement of manufacturing equipment
- Assist in developing departmental objectives in areas of Safety, Quality, and Overall Equipment Effectiveness
- Ensure Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and safety standards are incorporated into new designs and manufacturing improvements
- Foster adherence and enforce compliance with Housekeeping, Sanitation, GMP, Food and Personnel Safety policies
- Oversees Metal Detector, Scale, and Lifting equipment inspections and calibration programs
- Directs Contract and internal electrical maintenance
- Become subject matter expert in operation/maintenance of treatment chambers
- Support technician training
- Track expenses and oversee maintenance cost
- Provide capital forecasting needs
- Oversee equipment inventory and ensure orders are placed to replenish as needed
- Directs the execution of and improvements to the Preventative Maintenance program
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
