Night Shift Maintenance Technician IV

Great Lakes Cheese • Hiram Township, OH

46d • Onsite

About The Position

The Maintenance Technician IV ensures maximum operating efficiency by maintaining and repairing production machines and equipment, including electrical repairs and PLC programming. The role responds to production issues, maintains equipment and preventive-maintenance records, and helps identify and permanently resolve problem areas. Employees are expected to follow safety policies and procedures and to produce goods in accordance with Good Manufacturing Practices and the Safe Quality Food Program. Other responsibilities may be assigned by the manager.

This position is based at the Hiram location. Work takes place in a fast-paced production environment with an average temperature of 50–60°F and repetitive work.

Requirements

• Associate’s degree or equivalent from a two-year college or technical school, and/or commensurate experience.
• At least 5 years of maintenance experience and/or training.
• Extensive understanding of manufacturing processes.
• Ability to make decisions based on standard practices.
• Broad experience and knowledge of production machinery and equipment.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks, troubleshoot, and solve problems.
• Extensive electrical knowledge or training.
• Extensive knowledge of mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems.
• Ability to weld using TIG, MIG, and Stick methods.
• Ability to read and understand schematics and pneumatic, electrical, and hydraulic drawings.
• Familiarity with OSHA regulations.
• Basic computer skills.

Nice To Haves

• Associate’s degree or equivalent from a two-year college or technical school.
• At least 5 years of experience in a food manufacturing environment.
• Experience working with ammonia refrigeration systems or PSM.
• SAP experience.

Responsibilities

• Respond to production requests for immediate attention to issues and problems.
• Maintain production equipment.
• Maintain preventive-maintenance records.
• Create requisitions for equipment and supplies needed to maintain equipment.
• Maintain and troubleshoot PLC controls, electrical and electronic systems, and production-line equipment.
• Identify problem areas and address them with permanent solutions.
• Follow stated safety policies and procedures.
• Produce products in accordance with Good Manufacturing Practices and the Safe Quality Food Program.
• Perform other responsibilities as assigned by the manager.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Associate degree