Maintenance Technician (Night Shift 6pm-6am)

HomeTown Food Company•North Little Rock, AR

2d•$28 - $33•Onsite

About The Position

The Maintenance Technician executes the scheduled and day-to-day activities of the Maintenance Department to ensure the plant meets department and overall plant goals of safety and quality. Performs all work in a manner that complies with all federal, state, local, SQF, company rules and regulations and with optimum regard for plant safety and Good Manufacturing Practices.

Requirements

High School diploma

Nice To Haves

Technical College/PLC Certification Course
Electrical/mechanical experience, preferably within the industry.
Experience in a food manufacturing and packaging environment.
Working knowledge of PLC’s
Bi-lingual English / Spanish ability

Responsibilities

Troubleshoots repairs and maintains plant machinery and equipment such as mixers, conveyors, compressors, and pumps.
Troubleshoots, repairs or replaces control devices such as switches, photo eyes, proximity sensors, pushbuttons, contactors, motor starters, etc. as needed
Troubleshoots, repairs or replaces oven components such as burners, valves, bearings, scrapers, etc.
Troubleshoots, repairs or replaces pneumatic and basic electrical power components.
Troubleshoots, repairs or replaces PLC based control systems.
Performs work order repairs, inspections and adjustments as well as preventative and predictive maintenance tasks.
Sets up and operates metal working equipment such as hand tools, welders, drill press, or grinders.
Monitors and assists outside contractors on/outside the premises.
Works closely with production, refrigeration and warehouse personnel to effectively resolve and eliminate plant and process problems.
Communicates daily all pertinent information to department management.
Works in conjunction with maintenance and refrigeration technicians to cross train on system maintenance to obtain adequate coverage across all shifts.
Assists management in developing standard operating procedures, and duty cycles for all repairs and maintenance, relating to process and packaging equipment.
Interprets and understands plans and specifications, schematics, operating and maintenance manuals for applicable system.
Maintains plant boiler and hot water systems.
Participates in plant safety, SQF, health and environmental programs.
Perform all other duties, responsibilities, and special projects as assigned