Maintenance Technician

Vibrant Ingredients•Indianapolis, IN

11h•Onsite

About The Position

Founded in 1954, Vibrant Ingredients is a leading provider of natural, clean label ingredients and systems that power extraordinary food and beverage experiences. The company’s broad portfolio — including natural flavors, botanical extracts, functional nutrition, cold brew coffee, tea essences, and food protection solutions — enhances taste, texture, color, shelf life, and performance across a wide range of applications. Vibrant operates four state-of-the-art facilities across the United States and works with leading brands, manufacturers, and foodservice operators. As a Maintenance Mechanic you will oversee the performance and maintenance of large production machinery. Responsible for performing mechanical troubleshooting to determine problems on equipment used in the manufacturing process. Dismantles, adjusts, repairs, and assembles equipment. Uses tests and diagnostic equipment to perform checkouts. Receives general instructions on routine work, detailed instructions on new assignments. This position will need to troubleshoot and repair equipment under specific time constraints to maintain production schedules.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED
3+ years' experience in Maintenance in a production environment (food manufacturing preferred)
3+ years' experience with industrial electrical
1 year experience with boiler equipment
Knowledge in food processing and / or chemical processing, GMP's, clean design, etc.
Familiarity with batch and continuous processing including filtration techniques, extraction and / or product packaging
Familiarity with food safety programs like SQF, Kosher, etc.
Must have knowledge of single and three phases electric, AC, DC high and low voltages
Ability to work off shift, and weekends as needed

Responsibilities

Performs preventive maintenance inspections and service on machines as noted in the equipment manufacturer's guidelines
Able to visually inspect and test machinery to detect equipment malfunctions
Thoroughly cleans machines and machine parts, removing parts and reinstalling as necessary
Oils and lubricates moving parts on machines to ensure effective performance
Records and reports damaged, worn, or broken parts
Orders and installs replacement parts for machines
Identifies the causes of unexpected breakdowns of machines
Repairs broken machines quickly and efficiently
Prepares reports documenting work performed
Cleans, organizes, inventories, stocks, and otherwise maintains shop areas, parts, tools, and supplies
Coordinates with managers to schedule regular maintenance on machines
Collaborates with production manager or plant engineers regarding new products being added and modifications that will be required
Makes necessary modifications and implements tests runs; confers with production managers regarding test results and makes additional alterations to machinery as required
Interact with the maintenance and production teams to identify root cause of equipment failures and downtime events. Diagnose problems and repair defective machines and equipment with new or repaired parts, following the specifications set forth in manuals, schematics, and wiring diagrams
Perform Root Case Analysis, develop recommendations, and implement solutions and procedures for permanent elimination of operational issues
Solve problems related to equipment, tooling, process, & quality, and document problem-solving efforts
Provide technical support for raw materials and construction methods associated with all assigned product lines
Communicate equipment problems to operations staff as needed
Set up and break-down of Food Processing equipment as required
Building maintenance repairs and up-keep (plumbing repairs, blocked drains, changing lamps & ballasts, light remodeling, etc.)
Complete other duties as assigned
Carry out instructions furnished in written and oral form
Know, understand, and comply with the company's safety and health goals and its objectives
Assist the company in achieving goals by participating in the safety program
Demonstrate proper operation of equipment and tools as needed to ensure employee safety and compliance of all OSHA guidelines
Provide management with written report of unsafe conditions or unsafe acts as needed
Report all accidents, injuries, or illnesses immediately
Perform other duties assigned
Troubleshooting: Able to determine causes of operating errors and decide on the most effective and efficient course of action to repair
Mechanical Ability: Must be able to read and understand all electrical and mechanical schematic and diagrams
Repairing: Ability to work on equipment or systems using various types of hand tools, measuring, and testing instruments, etc.
Equipment Maintenance: Able to perform routine preventative maintenance on equipment and determine the proper type of corrective maintenance needed
Tool Use and Organization: Maintain tools and maintenance equipment in working order and maintenance room and work areas in neat condition