Maintenance Technician

AbiMar Foods•Abilene, TX

5d•$33 - $35

About The Position

The Maintenance Technician is responsible for ensuring all equipment and machinery is in good working condition. Also responsible for making repairs and performing preventative maintenance while following all company policies & processes.

Requirements

High School Diploma or (GED) is required.
Technical or vocational degree in related fields
Bakery experience is strongly preferred.
3-5 years of related industrial maintenance experience is required.
PLC Skills - ability to troubleshoot and diagnosis low voltage systems using prints and a meter to diagnose issues; ability to connect to PLC via laptop and software; ability to write and read ladder logic to assist in troubleshooting
Ability to read and understand machine drawings.
Must be proficient using computer applications, spreadsheets, e-mail, SAP and/or other related systems.
Must be proficient in: welding, cutting, fabrication, mechanical troubleshooting.
Basic electrical, pneumatic and hydraulic skills are also required.

Nice To Haves

Sanitary welding a plus but not a requirement
Bakery experience is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

Perform preventative maintenance on the machinery and building, as needed
Must know and understand the emergency procedures in the event of equipment failure
Repair equipment as needed due to breakdowns
Responsible for overseeing maintenance of the facility and all equipment.
Must work closely with production to ensure that all product is produced in a timely manner with the highest food safety and quality standards
Proficient in electrical and mechanical work and troubleshooting
Ability to troubleshoot all motor controls such as HMI's and PLC's.
Ability to diagnose automation components such as HMI, PLCs, I/O, VFDs
Be able to identify communication systems on automation devices.
Ability to do basic programming of PLC's
Ability to design and implement ideas and innovations to successful projects to increase equipment efficacy, safety, and reliability
Sanitary welding a plus but not a requirement