Maintenance Technician- Feed Mill
About The Position
The Maintenance Technician will partner with operations to support equipment troubleshooting, repair, and preventive maintenance. This role involves performing scheduled maintenance tasks during production downtime to ensure optimal equipment performance. The technician will utilize mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic skills to troubleshoot and repair production equipment, diagnose equipment issues, determine root causes, and implement effective repairs or part replacements. The goal is to minimize equipment-related production downtime through proactive and responsive maintenance. The technician will respond promptly to production line calls and perform emergency repairs during operational hours. They will interpret technical manuals, schematics, and work orders to complete maintenance tasks accurately. Additionally, the role includes assisting with general facility maintenance, such as carpentry, plumbing, and infrastructure repairs. The technician will identify and report faulty operations, defective materials, and unusual situations to supervision, while adhering to all company policies, safety regulations, GMPs, and standard operating procedures. The use of appropriate hand and power tools, diagnostic meters, and material handling equipment is expected, along with maintaining a clean and organized work environment. Additional duties may be assigned by management.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent required
- A minimum of 1 year of maintenance experience in a manufacturing setting is required
- Working knowledge of mechanical systems, electrical wiring, pneumatics, hydraulics, and plumbing.
- Proven experience in repairing heavy industrial equipment.
- Strong problem-solving and diagnostic skills.
- Ability to work independently as well as within a team.
- Effective communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Self-motivated with a commitment to continuous improvement and safety.
Nice To Haves
- Associate’s degree in mechanical, electrical, or industrial maintenance preferred.
- experience in food processing is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Partner with operations to support equipment troubleshooting, repair, and preventive maintenance.
- Perform scheduled maintenance tasks during production downtime to ensure optimal equipment performance.
- Utilize mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic skills to troubleshoot and repair production equipment.
- Diagnose equipment issues, determine root causes, and implement effective repairs or part replacements.
- Minimize equipment-related production downtime through proactive and responsive maintenance.
- Respond promptly to production line calls and perform emergency repairs during operational hours.
- Interpret technical manuals, schematics, and work orders to complete maintenance tasks accurately.
- Assist with general facility maintenance, including carpentry, plumbing, and infrastructure repairs.
- Identify and report faulty operations, defective materials, and unusual situations to supervision.
- Adhere to all company policies, safety regulations, GMPs, and standard operating procedures.
- Use appropriate hand and power tools, diagnostic meters, and material handling equipment.
- Maintain a clean and organized work environment.
- Perform additional duties as assigned by management.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
