Maintenance Tech II

F&S PRODUCE WEST LLC•Riverside, CA

23d•Onsite

About The Position

As a Maintenance Technician II, you will use your skills to support Manufacturing or Distribution Operations in repairing and maintaining material handling equipment, pneumatic systems, and compressors, sensors, and other devices throughout the building. Building maintenance common to the trades may be included periodically. Routinely completes work orders or services equipment common to the operations related to installation, maintenance and repair of conveyors, bagging machines, temperature control systems, processing, automated packaging, and distribution equipment. In addition to further developing your skills, you will mentor junior technicians to grow in their roles. Supports preventive maintenance routines.

Requirements

3+ years of related Maintenance Technician/ Mechanical repair work in a related industry
High school diploma or equivalent education.
2+ years of experience with automated conveyor systems and controls, the repair of material handling equipment, electro/mechanical equipment and principles
Experience conducting predictive and preventative maintenance procedures
1+ year of blueprint and electrical schematic reading
Experience with a Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS)
Required to apply advanced working knowledge of technical field/area of specialization. Exercises general application of principles, theories and concepts, and proposes a course of action. Performs advance shop floor competencies.
Good knowledge and understanding of Safe work practices common to the trades

Nice To Haves

An Associates or higher degree, vocational education, apprenticeship program, certificates or training related to the trades, mechanics or engineering is preferred
Experience working in a chilled food factory or related environment is preferred
Bilingual (Spanish / English) helpful
Knowledge of applying common mechanical processes, conveyer systems, procedures, and repairs commonly to food manufacturing equipment
Basic knowledge of electrical, pneumatic and hydraulic systems
Basic mechanical knowledge of AC/DC powered forklifts and pallet jacks
Basic knowledge of all aspects of facility maintenance with the ability to perform minor repairs for multiple trades with competency and proficiency
An understanding of lean manufacturing principles and key Performance Indicators (KPI’s)
Must be able to source parts for all necessary repairs
Must have strong interpersonal and employee relation skills
Ability to read, comprehend and speak professionally with team members
Must have basic mathematical skills

Responsibilities

Repair and maintenance of high-speed equipment and conveyers, dismantling and assembling multiple brands of mechanical and electrical equipment, repair and replacement of defective parts, and knowledge of hydraulic and pneumatic equipment.
Troubleshoot electronic programs and components efficiently to improve, Test or change settings.
Apply mechanical expertise in determining work methods and procedures for producing quality product.
Use a variety of test equipment, machines, hand tools and computer aided equipment.
Respond to equipment breakdowns and production needs in an expeditious professional manner.
Start devices to test their performance and run packaging and product for testing purposes.
Perform maintenance in accordance with maintenance schedules, utilizing appropriate blueprints, diagrams, sketches, national codes and verbal/written instructions.
Set up and operate all tools and equipment necessary to troubleshoot and perform work assigned.
Work within established manufacturing procedures to achieve efficiency, quality, and optimum production objectives.
Repair mechanical equipment and system controls.
Receive work order/request, review to determine tool, equipment, time, manpower, parts, and supplies requirements, and schedule its accomplishment.
Perform preventive and predictive maintenance schedules on mechanical equipment such as pumps, motors, compressors, exhaust fans, blowers, and electrical controls.
Observe mechanical devices in operation, listen to their sounds and troubleshoot equipment to locate causes of trouble.
Maintain and service a range of building equipment such as HVAC, lighting, water, and sewer, etc.
Assist in the installation of new plant equipment.
Interpret blueprints, sketches, layouts, wiring diagrams, drawings, and specifications.
Dismantle devices to gain access to and remove defective parts.
Examine form and texture of parts to detect imperfections.
Inspect used parts to determine changes in dimensional requirements.
Contain cost by conserving used equipment and supplies when able.
Troubleshoot issues and repair failures, removing, replacing, assembling, and installing parts and components involving sheet metal, frames, suspension, electrical, hydraulic, transport refrigeration, tires, wheels, bearings, coupling units, and painting.
Adjust functional parts of devices and control instruments.
Operate shop tools, equipment, and as many machines related to maintenance as skill level will permit.
Repair or replace defective parts.
Install special functional and structural parts in devices.
Complete routine preventive maintenance duties with accurate documentation.
Lubricate and clean parts.
Use computer literacy to complete and update work orders, reports, invoices, and to research information.
Promote a safe working environment by following all safety procedures.
Complete routine inspections, research vendors or parts, and participate in audits as needed.
Routinely communicate with the Maintenance and Operations teams to keep everyone informed of an equipment down for repair.
Maintain transport trailer condition by reviewing shop orders and listening to operator complaints.
Maintain quality within the scope of the job description.
Perform other duties as needed.