Maintenance Technician

Rich Products Corporation•Brockton, MA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Line Maintenance Technician's responsibility is to perform basic mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic and electronic repair and preventive maintenance on all plant equipment, and structure of the facility. This position is with Great Kitchens, Inc., part of the Rich Products family of companies. Rich’s is a family-owned food company dedicated to inspiring possibilities. From cakes and icings to pizza, appetizers and specialty toppings, our products are used in homes, restaurants and bakeries around the world. Rich’s has more than 13,500 associates working globally in 100 countries and annual sales of $5.9 billion, making it a global leader.

Requirements

Possess good language skills (verbal & written) to interpret procedures, comprehend instructions, and to communicate effectively with others.
Be self-motivated, a self-starter and self-directed to work without close supervision in a team environment.
Hard working, dependable, safety and quality conscious.
Minimum 5 years of mechanical, electrical, hydraulic and pneumatic experience in a food (USDA or FDA) manufacturing environment.
Available to work any shift, as required.
Proper and safe use of hand and power tools, and working on machinery.

Responsibilities

Perform all work as assigned while adhering to established standards associated with workmanship and safety.
Responsible for the safe and dependable operating condition of all equipment in the facility.
Set-up, troubleshoot and repair of stacking, bagging, check-weighing, UPC bar coding, case erectors and conveyor equipment.
Dismantling and re-assembly of equipment to perform repairs, cleaning and lubrication according to established maintenance schedules.
Testing, troubleshooting and repair of 110/230/460 volt electrical equipment including motors, starters, relays, timers, panels, breakers, conduit and wiring.
Able to read and interpret Electrical Control schematics for trouble shooting purposes.
Minor programming and troubleshooting of VFD’s and PLC’s.
Understands and adheres to established safety programs (ex/ lock out/tag out, ladder safety, etc.).
Communicates effectively at all levels in the maintenance and operating departments.
Provides rapid response when equipment malfunctions or breaks down.
Ensures that all the equipment is ready prior to production.
Ensures the building is maintained in compliance to city and fire regulations.
Assists in coaching and training of maintenance and operating personnel.
Fabricates parts and modifies equipment as required.
Responsible for upholding, following and maintaining the requirements of the SQF Food Safety Code for Manufacturing.
Other duties as may be assigned or volunteered for.