Maintenance Technician -Rotating Nights

Purity Dairy•Nashville, TN

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Purity Dairies is looking for a Maintenance Technician for our Nashville facility. The schedule will be Night Shift from 6:00 pm – 6:00 am with rotating days. This role requires demonstrating full proficiency in maintenance/mechanical activities to ensure that all equipment is operating effectively and efficiently. Responsibilities include performing general maintenance, preventative maintenance, over-hauls, modification, fabrication, welding, and/or mechanical and electrical troubleshooting and repair. The technician will work with a limited degree of supervision, acting as an informal resource for less experienced colleagues. They will perform maintenance and/or repairs on production, processing, and packaging equipment, as well as utility-related equipment or systems, following all safety procedures. This includes routine inspections for reliability and performance assessment, reading and interpreting technical procedures, electrical schematics, service manuals, and work orders. The role also involves supporting new equipment installation, assisting operators with training or troubleshooting to minimize downtime, and completing work orders in a timely manner with high quality standards. The technician will use various tools and equipment, maintain communication with other departments, document all repairs, and stay updated on new technologies. A continuous improvement mindset is encouraged to identify process improvements, and the ability to anticipate parts requirements and follow purchasing procedures is necessary. Maintaining safe working conditions and compliance with all health and safety regulations is paramount, along with adhering to Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and corporate regulatory, food safety, quality, and sanitation requirements.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent
2 to 4 years of maintenance, mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, electronic, computer-controlled equipment, PLC, and HVAC or related experience, preferably in a manufacturing environment
Experience on a variety of equipment including lubricating, cleaning, material handling, motor control, relay control, process control and packaging equipment
Knowledge of charts, tables, drawings, specifications, schedules, wiring diagrams
Able to inspect equipment, recognize potential problems, and take appropriate corrective action to prevent component failures or equipment down time
Able to use a variety of maintenance tools, hand and power tools, electric meters, and material handling equipment (forklift) in a safe manner
Able to perform maintenance activities/repairs independently and assist on more complicated repairs
Able to perform minor to mid-sized projects from planning to installation
Able to present options and ideas to current processes or procedures
Able to adapt and manage to change effectively
Able to perform task and duties without constant supervision
Able to work effectively in a team environment
Able to diagnose and take appropriate steps to find solutions to problems
Able to communicate clearly and effectively, both verbally and in writing
Able to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals
Basic computer skills
Must be able to read, write and speak English

Nice To Haves

Graduation from trade school or technical school preferred in areas such as electrical, programmable controls (PLC/HMI), mechanical, welding/fabrication, refrigeration, plumbing, etc.
Experience with ammonia refrigeration systems preferred
Certification and/or License – may be required during course of employment

Responsibilities

Perform general maintenance, preventative maintenance, over-hauls, modification, fabrication, welding, and/or mechanical and electrical troubleshooting and repair.
Perform maintenance and/or repairs (planned, unplanned, emergency) on production, processing, and packaging equipment as well as utility related equipment or systems, following all safety procedures.
Perform preventative maintenance; perform routine inspections of equipment for assessment of reliability and performance.
Read, analyze, and interpret technical procedures, electrical schematics, service manuals, and work orders to perform required maintenance and service.
Support the installation of new equipment and assist operators with training or troubleshooting to minimize equipment downtime.
Complete work orders in a timely manner, while maintaining high quality standards.
Use a variety of hand and power tools, electric meters, and material handling equipment in performing duties.
Maintain communication with other departments, management, and employees and notify them of any problems and/or concerns that may restrict the efficiency of production.
Ensure all repairs are documented.
Complete all paperwork clearly, legibly, and accurately with required information.
Document all required information in accordance with standard operations procedures.
Stay up to date on new products, equipment, technology and techniques.
Utilizing continuous improvement mindset, assist in identifying opportunities to improve processes.
Anticipate parts requirements for the tasks, follow proper purchasing procedures, and acquire parts ahead of anticipated task performance.
Maintain safe working conditions for employees and compliance with all state and federal regulations regarding health and safety issues.
Follow all DFA good manufacturing practices (GMP) and work in a manner consistent with all corporate regulatory, food safety, quality, and sanitation requirements.