Maintenance Technician

Select Milk Producers • Littlefield, TX

21d

About The Position

The Maintenance Technician is responsible for maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing facility and production equipment to ensure maximum efficiency and effectiveness. Equipment may include robots, fluid movement systems, conveyors, boilers, air compressors, HVAC systems, chemical treatment systems, and electrical systems. Technician Level I or II classification depends on the skills matrix and confirmation of facility knowledge. The technician performs duties in support of company policies, goals, and objectives and complies with Good Manufacturing Practices.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• At least 3 years of experience troubleshooting control devices, pneumatics, mechanics, and electrical repairs.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and schematics.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Capable and willing to work overtime.

Nice To Haves

• Post-secondary education and/or a technical trade certificate.
• PLC, logic, or automation training certificate.
• Welding certificate or fabrication experience.
• Experience operating a powder dairy plant.
• Prior food production experience.

Responsibilities

• Perform repairs and preventive maintenance on electrical systems ranging from 24 VDC to 480 VAC three-phase, mechanical systems, hydraulics, pneumatics, PLCs and networks, robotics, boilers, and chemical treatment systems.
• Read and interpret documents, drawings, blueprints, schematics, procedures, and manuals.
• Troubleshoot equipment and evaluate facilities, equipment, and infrastructure to identify corrective and preventive maintenance needs.
• Maintain facility equipment and machines in good working order according to manufacturing specifications and quality standards.
• Maintain accurate and detailed maintenance records.
• Assist with modifications or repair work performed by outside contractors, vendors, and consultants.
• Communicate with production employees, other maintenance technicians, and department management.
• Participate in plant safety, health, and environmental programs.
• Work overtime when needed.
• Participate in efficiency and continuous-improvement efforts.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Comply with Good Manufacturing Practices.

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Vision insurance
• Dental insurance
• Life insurance
• Disability insurance
• 401(k) with up to 6% company match
• Paid holidays
• Paid vacation

What This Job Offers

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