Maintenance Technician III (SugarCreek)

Sugarcreek • West Chester, OH

3d • Hybrid

About The Position

Lead and perform routine maintenance and repairs as needed to keep machines and mechanical equipment operating efficiently and in a safe manner. Performs mentoring and training of maintenance team. Coordinate with Plant Management to establish maintenance schedules on various machines so as to minimize downtime on production.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent (GED), or equivalent experience; vocational training or associates with an electro- mechanical focus preferred.
• 3+ years of experience in maintenance role with automated equipment preferred
• 3+ years of experience in maintenance role with electrical and electronic responsibilities preferred
• 3+ years of experience in maintenance role in a food manufacturing setting preferred.
• Possess knowledge of machines, diagnostic tools, and hand tools, including their designs, uses, repair for maintenance.
• Able to communicate complex information effectively to other employees.
• Able to lead team on how to troubleshoot effectively to diagnose mechanical, controls, and electrical issues.
• Know how to use basic computer programs like Microsoft Office.
• Able to strictly follow any and all safety procedures and policies in place and ensure team compliance.
• Able to use logic and reasoning to identify alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.
• Able to act as a subject matter expert on up to three site level assets or industrial standard skills.
• Ability to lead site improvement projects, including performing installation and operational quality checks (IQ/OQ).
• Know how to operate industrial-size equipment safely and efficiently.
• Possess adequate hand dexterity to manipulate or move objects.
• Able to work well with others in a team environment.

Nice To Haves

• vocational training or associates with an electro- mechanical focus

Responsibilities

• Lead troubleshooting and corrective maintenance related to equipment, acting as first level of escalation for lower-level technicians.
• Inspect, operate, or test machinery or equipment to diagnose electrical and mechanical malfunctions.
• Dismantle and rebuild machinery, equipment and/or field devices to access and remove defective parts, using hoists, cranes, hand tools or power tools.
• Perform routine preventative and predictive maintenance, such as inspecting drives, motors, or belts, checking fluid levels, replacing filters or performing other preventive maintenance tasks.
• Lead PdM program including performing repairs, verification of lower technician’s findings and repairs, and tracking pre- and post-repair performance changes to provide trend reports for site leadership.
• Utilize prints, repair manuals, wiring diagrams, and/or parts catalogs as necessary.
• Repair machines, equipment, or structures using tools such as hammers, hoists, saws, drills, wrenches, precision measuring instruments, or electronic testing devices.
• Maintain and troubleshoot relay logic, including control field devices, contactors, starters, limit switches, proximity sensors, photo eyes, VFDs, HMIs, interlock safety devices, etc.
• Mentor junior technicians and peers by providing positive motivation and guidance to achieve departmental goals and performing safety trainings.
• Review and complete work orders timely, conducting necessary maintenance or repairs as needed.
• Follow Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) procedures at all times and ensure all Maintenance Personnel are following LOTO procedures at all times.
• Maintain positive working relationship with all departments and sustain constant communication with Plant Management regarding any maintenance issues that may arise.
• Complete daily reports outlining maintenance or repairs conducted over the course of the shift.
• Perform continued education and training in related multi-craft skills.
• Participate in root cause analysis events for local site.
• Comply with federal, state, and company policies, procedures, and regulations.
• Support all safety, food quality and sanitation initiatives and policies.
• Follow SugarCreek safety rules and procedures.
• Perform other duties and tasks as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED