5011 Plant Maintenance Technician (Night Shift)

Mt. Olive Pickle Company, INC.•Goldsboro, NC

16h•Onsite

About The Position

We’re seeking a skilled Maintenance Technician with a strong mechanical background and solid electrical experience to support our high-volume food processing operations. The skill level for this position requires an individual to work independently and collaboratively on equipment and systems with minimal instruction and direction.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED required.
Technical Associates degree or equivalent training or work experience.
3+ years of experience in high volume process based manufacturing.
Strong working knowledge of mechanical principles, pneumatics, industrial instrumentation, schematics, P&ID’s, robotic/automated systems, and industrial machines.
Industrial electrical and mechanical equipment background needed.
Strong interpersonal skills with strong team working ability.
Valid driver’s license needed.
Ability to speak, read and write in English required.

Nice To Haves

Certificates of Completion in Maintenance Curriculum, or equivalent experience a plus.

Responsibilities

Troubleshoots, repairs, installs, disassembles, overhauls and replaces machinery and equipment based on work order request or verbal instructions.
Provide electrical, mechanical and technical support to ensure safe and effective production.
Performs electrical and mechanical troubleshooting and root cause analysis.
Diagnoses cause of equipment failure and makes repairs to all equipment plant wide. This includes, but is not limited to: blanchers; rinsers; fillers; briners; cappers; pasteurizers; labelers; tamper banders; case packers; case erectors; wrappers (shrink & stretch); palletizers; de-palletizers; vibrators; cutter/slicers; graders; conveyors; stenciling/coding equipment; flow meters; pumps; soap & oil lubricators; dock doors and levelers.
Replaces bearings, chains, guards, motors, pumps, drives, instrumentation, valves, electrical switches, wiring and conduit, starter contacts (heaters), and other components.
Using Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS), receive work orders, identify faulty equipment, and acquire parts and equipment to complete repairs.
Performs ordinary TIG and Stick welding, grinding, plasma/oxy-acetylene cutting and sheet metal operations.
Uses basic plumbing skills in fitting PVC pipe, airlines, lubrication lines and other piping and tubing applications.
Installs and fabricates Lexan and UHMW guarding.
Installs tank fittings. Performs fiberglass and metal tank repairs. Maintains air circulation system in tanks.
Develops and generates proper documentation for all facets of work duties.
Assists with various engineering and maintenance projects as requested.
Maintains appropriate computerized and paper files on pertinent information.
Maintains communication between Engineering, Production and other departments.
Maintains area of operation in a safe and sanitary manner. Determines that established safety rules, Company policy and good housekeeping are followed.
Uses knowledge of equipment capability, application techniques, and design limitations in performing job tasks.
Operates lifts, booms, tractors and own or company vehicle in performance of some job tasks.
Participates in training, employee meetings, committees, project teams, etc. as needed
Receives written and verbal instructions on the above job tasks and performs other duties as directed by Supervisor.