Mechanical/Electrical Technician

Reveam•McAllen, TX

11d•Hybrid

About The Position

As a Mechanical & Electrical Maintenance Technician, you will be responsible for performing routine predictive, preventive, and corrective maintenance and repairs for conveyor equipment, production equipment, and support facility operations to minimize downtime. This includes troubleshooting equipment failures, performing repairs, and maintaining various systems to ensure efficient service. You will also be involved in collecting equipment operation history, assisting with diagnostic analysis, and maintaining work order systems and spare parts inventory. A strong emphasis is placed on food safety, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), and regulatory compliance. This role requires a willingness to work overtime, weekends, holidays, and varying shifts, and involves working in diverse environments including refrigerated areas and potentially hazardous conditions.

Requirements

High School diploma, technical school and/or military training and experience in a relevant field (Electrical Tech, Industrial Maintenance, plumbing etc.)
3-5 years of manufacturing or facility work performing mechanical predictive and corrective maintenance, and performing instrumentation & calibration troubleshooting, mechanical-electrical assemblies.
Understanding of basic machine operations and maintenance items.
Understanding of historical data and equipment forecasting.
Strong experience reading blueprints and understanding wiring schematics.
Experience troubleshooting VDF/VDF-driven motors/MCC's.
Experience with 480 V Electrical Systems.
Critical thinking and problem-solving skills for fixing maintenance issues (Electrical-Mechanical issues).
Mechanical aptitude.
Mathematical and numerical skills.
Basic computer skills.
Strong attention to detail.
Must speak English.
Ability to establish and effective working relationships with other team members and employees.
Ability to read, write and perform mathematical calculations and accurately record data.
Strong common sense.
Strong problem-solving skills and sense of urgency to resolve issues.
Must be willing to work overtime weekends, holidays, and varying/rotating shifts as required.
Physical strength and dexterity to move, lift and handle equipment.
Ability to deal with long hours standing or walking.
Ability to work in extreme hot or cold conditions and sometimes working at heights.
Organizational and time management skills.
Works independently but in collaboration with other maintenance technicians.
Knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practice.
An energetic team player who is flexible and adaptable.
High level of initiative and works well in a team environment.
Establishes and maintains effective channels of communications with all relevant parties.

Nice To Haves

Ability to speak Spanish a plus.

Responsibilities

Perform routine predictive, preventive, and corrective maintenance and repairs for conveyor equipment, production equipment, and support facility operations.
Operate, troubleshoot, repair, and maintain all mechanical and electrical equipment.
Troubleshoot problems in the event of equipment failure and recommend parts or solutions for effective repairs.
Set up, calibrate, test, measure, and repair all types of electrical controls, instruments, and electronic components.
Perform mechanical repairs in production equipment.
Monitor and maintain conveyors, mechanical equipment, controls, and electrical equipment to ensure effective and efficient service.
Work with sanitation crews, guards, catch pans, and related items.
Collect equipment operation history and data to facilitate reliability improvements.
Take corrective action with people, parts, and tools to minimize downtime.
Take preventative action with equipment to prolong life.
Use predictive maintenance and historical equipment data to understand and forecast equipment maintenance, replacement, and performance.
Assist facility technicians and engineers in troubleshooting and diagnostic analysis.
Utilize instruments, electronic schematics, and basic facility tools as needed.
Read, write, and assess drawings and mathematical formulas to determine equipment problems.
Maintain and control work order system and spare parts inventory.
Develop operating procedures for facility equipment to ensure consistent and safe operation.
Train and develop other employees in performing preventive maintenance and routine equipment service activities.
Follow all instructions related to Food Defense, Good Manufacturing Practices, and HACCP program.
Report any problem or irregular situation related to food safety to the Food Safety Department or direct supervisor.
Responsible for proper use of all mixing chemicals used in the maintenance process, cleaning/sanitation procedures.
Maintain logs and documents related to food safety.
Keep all MSDS information for the products that are used.
Perform any operational activities and/or special tasks and projects as required.
Comply with and ensure all general safety, OSHA, USDA/APHIS, FDA, and State of Texas regulations for position and facility operations.
Enforce security and food safety standards, policies, and programs related to HACCP, and third-party standards, regulatory standards, food safety training programs, product inspections, and any work instructions.
Ensure compliance with the Quality & Food Safety Management System in accordance with relevant internal, external standards and regulatory requirements.
Ensure compliance with Good Manufacturing Practices by following GMP protocols.
Ensure compliance to Standard Operating Procedures to ensure consistency and safety.
Report deviations on Food safety / Quality / Safety to the supervisor immediately.
Perform routine inspections as per standard requirements and timely data entry.
Maintain clean and hygienic work environment.
Participate in Food Safety, Safety, and Quality related training.