Manufacturing Maintenance Technician

Ellsworth Cooperative Creamery•Ellsworth, WI

72d•Onsite

About The Position

The Maintenance Technician role is responsible for the installation, maintenance, and repair of machine, tools, and equipment, electrical systems, heating/cooling systems, facilities, structures or equivalent. Assuring safety, quality and performance objectives are a foundational expectation for this role. Food and/or dairy manufacturing experience preferred. This role will be expected to be on an on-call rotation, every sixth weekend.

Requirements

Strong knowledge and experience in mechanical, electrical circuitry, HVAC, plumbing, fabrication, food manufacturing , and building maintenance.
Ability to solve practical and complex operations, and mechanical and electrical problems in situations where only limited standardization exists, and multiple variables are present.
Demonstrate effective planning and organizational skills.
Ability to interpret a variety of specifications and information furnished in written, oral, diagram or schedule form.
Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure.
Strong communication skills in both verbal and written.
Proficient in or seek to become proficient in Welding, Installation, "Clean In Place" (CIP), Robotics, Diagnostics, PLC, Electrical Three-phase, Pneumatic, Steam/ boilers.
High school diploma, equivalent or eagerness to learn and work in the dairy industry.

Nice To Haves

Food and/or dairy manufacturing experience preferred.
Basic computer knowledge.
Dairy manufacturing experience.

Responsibilities

Perform emergency machine repair plant-wide during production and non-production hours
Diagnose electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and mechanical problems (fillers, boxers, pumps, valves, etc.)
Carry out preventative / predictive maintenance on production and facility equipment
Aid in development, installation, or rebuilding of equipment plant-wide
Complete work orders in a timely manner
Read electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic schematics and understand symbols
Understand PLC operation and use PLC interface for diagnostics and corrective actions
Understand plant manufacturing processes to diagnose maintenance problems
Work independently with minimal supervision while collaborating positively with the team
Interface with department leaders and employees on equipment performance and maintenance needs
Support or help train new maintenance employees
Develop required skills and knowledge to maintain high production functionality
Ensure compliance with regulatory standards (GMP, OSHA, FDA, SQF, USDA, etc.)
Maintain a sanitary workspace according to Good Manufacturing Practices
Follow all company policies and procedures
Maintain appearance of facility grounds (e.g., snowplowing)
Document issues or updates to maintenance programs
Perform all other duties as assigned