Maintenance Technician

Butternut Mountain Farm•Morrisville, VT

8d•$29 - $35•Onsite

About The Position

As Maintenance Technician, you will be responsible for preventive maintenance and troubleshooting the mechanical and electrical aspects of manufacturing and packaging equipment and facilities in compliance with standard operating procedures. This position completes work orders performing a wide variety of skilled maintenance activities.

Requirements

High school education, plus a minimum of four years of relevant technical experience in the installation, repair and maintenance of electrical and mechanical systems.
Strong mechanical aptitude.
Broad base of knowledge and skills related to the building trades; vehicle and equipment repair; mechanical systems installation, maintenance, and repair (plumbing, electrical, etc.).
Sound reading, writing, and math skills required.
Ability to work cooperatively with other employees at all levels in a team-oriented work environment.
Valid driver's license is required.
Physical ability to perform all essential job duties, including heavy or moderate lifting, pushing, pulling and carrying up to 50 pounds or more with assistance, prolonged standing and walking, considerable bending, stooping, kneeling and crouching.
Ability to climb ladders as needed to service facility and production equipment.
Ability to work from and operate manlift/scissor lift.
Required to inspect and utilize harness and fall/retrieval gear for Working From Heights and Confined Space Entry.
Flexibility of hours; may be required to be on call and/or work evenings, weekends, or off shifts.
Ability to participate in and support the Company’s purpose and principles.
Ability to convey ideas, solutions, analyses and to listen before taking actions.
Ability to set and act on priorities and meet deadlines.

Nice To Haves

Certifications obtained in relevant field a plus.
Experience with PLC programming
Knowledge and experience with boiler systems is desirable.
Working knowledge and experience with preventative maintenance programs and process improvement efforts desirable.
Welding experience a plus.

Responsibilities

Read blueprints, schematics, and diagrams to determine the method and sequence of assembly of a part, machine, or piece of equipment
Perform a variety of installations and preventative maintenance on plant and facility equipment.
Diagnose, troubleshoot and repair manufacturing equipment including electrical and plumbing, ensuring equipment is in good repair and in a safe operating condition. Pneumatic system, and any fluid system as applies.
Diagnose, troubleshoot and repair pumps, boilers, steam system, water system, hydraulic system.
Install, troubleshoot, repair, and upgrade electronic and computer-controlled mechanical systems.
Plan, install, and lead installations of small to large projects associated within operations and the company’s facilities.
Troubleshoot PLCs to improve and simplify operator tasks that improve process efficiencies.
Plan and perform a wide range of skilled trades work associated with the maintenance of production equipment, such as: install new equipment; set up equipment for regular operation; troubleshoot equipment malfunctions; repair equipment if feasible or recommend outside servicing or replacement to supervisor; perform regular preventive maintenance on equipment and maintain PM program.
Assist in the design or modification of equipment to correct production problems or enhance production equipment capabilities.
Responsible for the preparation and coordination of the day to day and weekly work tasks.
Manage small to large projects to completion.
Assist in training staff in the proper use of equipment, offer technical advice/assistance regarding operating problems.
Assist in writing and maintaining equipment operating, preventive maintenance, and set up procedures as needed.
Coordinate/perform any work associated with the maintenance of material handling equipment and troubleshoot malfunctions. Repair if feasible or recommend outside servicing or replacement to manager.
Perform all work in accordance with all company food and personnel safety policies, practices and work permitted activities. (ie: LOTO, PPE, GMP’s, Hot Works, Fall Protection/ Work from Heights, Confined Space Entry).
Perform a variety of skilled trades work associated with the maintenance of plumbing, ventilation, and other mechanical systems - including installation, troubleshooting of problems, repairs, and so forth.
Perform a variety routine building and equipment maintenance tasks as needed in adverse conditions. (High Heat in boiler rooms, cold storage, snow removal).
Responsible for notifying supervisor when there is a need to hire skilled sub-contractors.
Work with operation’s team to identify and implement process improvements that will make the manufacturing operation more efficient.
Provide information to department manager as needed in developing department budget.
Ensure proper billing on daily expenditures for facilities repairs and maintenance.
Perform various record keeping tasks such as inventory control, maintenance schedules, and work-order entries. Microsoft Excel, Word and Outlook required. “Epicor-CMMS” Data entry required for processing maintenance activity records including PM’s, Work Orders, Downtime review.
Responsible for proper use, care, and storage of all company tools and equipment.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Must be able to work independently and a part of a team.