Maintenance Technician

Sonac•Maquoketa, IA

15d•Onsite

About The Position

This role involves electrical/mechanical troubleshooting of primary production plant and supply facilities, including equipment troubleshooting and general maintenance. The technician will support SONAC quality standards through installation, upgrade, and maintenance. Traveling will be a requirement to fulfill these job responsibilities and overall company goals and objectives. Duties are to be completed at Sonac sites as well as at Sonac suppliers' sites. The technician will locate the source of problems by observing mechanical devices, listening for issues, and using precision measuring and testing instruments. They will fabricate repair parts using maintenance shop machinery and equipment, and read/interpret drawings, blueprints, electrical code specifications, and schematics. Responsibilities include diagnosing and repairing malfunctioning systems and components, ensuring preventive maintenance requirements are met, and assisting in the development and improvement of preventive maintenance instructions. The role requires maintaining a safe and clean working environment, complying with all safety and manufacturing regulations, and properly completing maintenance records such as Work Orders, Hot Work Permits, Confined Space Entry Permits, Clean Tags, High Care Intervention forms, Parts order Log, and Inventory use sheets. Computerized records will be used to document maintenance activities. The technician will assist in maintaining adequate spare equipment, parts, and supply inventories by checking stock, anticipating needs, and reporting shortages. On-call duties on a rotating basis are required for maintenance coverage outside of normal work hours. Travel to supply sites is necessary for maintenance, training, and troubleshooting of collection systems.

Requirements

High school diploma or general education degree (GED).
Minimum two to three years related experience, OR Equivalent combination of education and experience.
Strong electrical/mechanical aptitude.
Must demonstrate ability to work in high stress environment.
Must be able to travel regionally (~25%-50%) for overnight stays.
Must maintain valid travel documents such as a driver's license.

Nice To Haves

Manufacturing environment experience with liquid products preferred.
Ability to manage time effectively, work independently and display solid follow up techniques.
Excellent written and oral communication skills.
Exceptional problem solving & organizational skills; works proactively, able to multi-task.
Proficient computer skills.

Responsibilities

Electrical/mechanical troubleshooting of primary production plant and supply facilities.
Equipment troubleshooting and general maintenance.
Support SONAC quality standards through installation, upgrade, and maintenance.
Locate source of problems by observing mechanical devices, listening for problems, and using precision measuring and testing instruments.
Fabricate needed repair parts and other items by using maintenance shop machinery and equipment.
Read and interpret drawings, blueprints, electrical code specifications and schematics.
Diagnose, locate the cause of, and repair malfunctioning systems and components.
Ensure proper completion of preventive maintenance requirements.
Assist to develop and improve current preventive maintenance instructions and practices.
Maintain safe and clean working environment by complying with all directives, procedures, rules, and regulations.
Properly complete maintenance records as required to document the maintenance process.
Use computerized records to document maintenance activities.
Assist in maintaining adequate spare equipment, parts, and supply inventories.
Be on call on a rotating basis for maintenance coverage outside of normally assigned work hours.
Travel to supply sites as needed to perform maintenance, training, and troubleshooting of collection systems.