Maintenance Tech 1

Balchem Corporation•Sleepy Eye, MN

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Maintenance Tech 1 provides machine maintenance and repair for facility and manufacturing departments to reduce unscheduled downtime. The position installs new equipment and troubleshoots facility equipment to maintain production output and product quality, and participates in preventive maintenance and safety programs. This is a full-time position in Sleepy Eye, Minnesota, with either a 6 a.m.–6 p.m. day shift or a 6 p.m.–6 a.m. night shift on a 2-2-3 schedule. Starting pay is $24 per hour.

Requirements

1–2 years of related experience in a progressive manufacturing setting.
Previous experience working with machines in troubleshooting or setup processes.

Nice To Haves

Experience in food or pharmaceutical packaging.
Knowledge of food GMPs.
A second-class B or higher boiler license; preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

Maintain, repair, and troubleshoot boilers, HVAC systems, and other plant systems.
Repair equipment or replace defective parts using hand and power tools, then reassemble equipment.
Monitor equipment start-up to ensure a smooth transition to operations.
Coordinate and perform daily, weekly, and monthly preventive maintenance tasks.
Troubleshoot equipment issues and maintain facility equipment to correct problems.
Assess when additional support from maintenance team members or management is needed.
Test equipment and make corrective adjustments to prevent production upsets.
Understand and train others in machine repair processes throughout the facility.
Document machine adjustments and repairs made during the shift.
Cross-train to troubleshoot and repair equipment issues and perform the duties of a Preventative Maintenance Technician.
Promote GMP compliance and help correct GMP issues.
Promote quality awareness and help correct quality issues.
Monitor downtime and communicate with the Manager/Supervisor when standards are not met.
Understand product specifications and operating standards by customer product, and implement the necessary equipment for departments.
Use hand and power tools, precision measuring equipment, and electrical and electronic testing devices.
Install and repair wiring, electrical and electronic components, high-pressure systems, and plumbing, including steam, air, water, and wastewater systems.
Learn, understand, train to, develop, and follow documented policies, procedures, and work procedures, and encourage others to do so.
Maintain downtime data on the daily productivity board and assist with organized departmental records.
Assist with developing work instructions, training and auditing team members, and special projects.
Comply with right-to-know, lockout/tagout, and other safety training requirements.
Maintain good housekeeping and an orderly work area, and support 5S initiatives.
Document and monitor procedures and processes to reduce variation and share knowledge.
Assist with implementing productivity improvements and continuous improvement efforts to eliminate waste and variation.
Work effectively in a high-performance team and develop cooperative relationships with other departments.
Operate basic fabrication equipment, such as a lathe and mill, to repair equipment or make parts for emergency repairs.
Source and order parts through catalogs or online, and provide information to the Manager/Supervisor for approvals.
Support and assist in maintaining and improving the maintenance department.
Perform other duties as necessary to the success of Balchem Corporation.