Production Maintenance Technician

Staff Management Group•Hillside, NJ

2d•$25•Onsite

About The Position

Long-Term Staff Management Group is seeking a Production Maintenance Technician for our client in Hillside, NJ. Please read the ENTIRE job description and ALL of the job requirements BEFORE applying for this position. The Production Maintenance Technician is responsible for performing scheduled/unscheduled maintenance and installation tasks on the equipment, and machinery according to standards. The Production Maintenance Technician must lead the evolution of a Quality and Food Safety Culture by reinforcing the importance of Good Manufacturing Practices. The position requires experience in the Food/Beverage industry including but not limited to product safety, legality, and quality.

Requirements

High School degree or equivalent required.
Associate in Electronics/Electrical Technology and equivalent formal training or work experience.
One or more year’s experience as a Production Operator or Technician and formal training or experience.
Ability to distinguish color-coded equipment.
Must be able to hear and identify audible alarm systems.
Must be able to hear, see, and identify normal and abnormal equipment status, monitor equipment operation, see panels, light controls, etc.
Must have the ability to work in a 100-degree environment.
Problem Identification & Resolution – Self starter; Ability to learn how to trouble shoot malfunctioning equipment & processes to produce quality product
Quality Focus – Deliver quality service through continuous improvement; Adhere to company standards and operating procedures
Operational Efficiency – Must be quality and process-driven every day
Initiative – Ability to understand and learn the unique equipment in a beverage and its operation
Fact-Based Decision Analysis – Ability to use logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems when making decisions
Oral & Written Communication – Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of management and cross-functional teams
Understand or be willing to learn the company's product line, manufacturing strategy, product flow, etc.
Team Dynamics – Empowerment, Collaboration, Motivation, and Enthusiasm- effectively leads, coaches, trains, and motivates people to follow established standards, have a good attitude, and be dependable with integrity
Personal Computer Skills – Ability to learn how to effectively use and operate computer software programs such as SAP, Microsoft Excel, and Word.
Acknowledges that our mission is to be the market leader through producing high-quality products manufactured as safe and legal with consistent standards and continual focus on quality improvements.
Ability to read, comprehend, and practice necessary safety procedures, signs, etc.
Must have ability to wear/use approved applicable safety equipment as needed.
Must meet/maintain Center for Disease Control food handling and other governmental and customer requirements.
Normal, no adverse or hazardous conditions
Hand, arm, and finger dexterity is enough to perform complex wiring, welding, and written communication in extreme posture.
Ability to stand (60%), walk (15%), kneel/squat (10%) and bend (15%) for 8 hours.
Ability to lift 50 pounds from floor level to 36 inches regularly.
Ability to reach from 4 inches up to 6 feet.
Ability to climb stairs and maneuver under belts.
Ability to use the back (twisting).
Ability to push/pull the upper and whole body.
Must be in good physical condition.

Nice To Haves

Desired knowledge in Air Conditioning, Refrigeration, Welding, Electronics/Electrical Equipment repair, Industrial Equipment installation, start-up repair, etc.
Preferred License as required by State, Industry, City, County (boiler, refrigeration, etc.)
You may be required to possess/maintain a valid license to operate applicable heavy equipment, including forklifts.
Industrial Equipment installation, start-up repair, etc.

Responsibilities

Ensures that all work activities of direct and indirect reports with attention to the highest standards of food quality, safe processes, compliance with all appropriate legal requirements, and a focus on continuous process improvement.
Inspects plant daily
Establishes and maintains good employee relations.
Reads, understands, interprets, and implements schematics and mechanical drawings.
Equipment failure decisions to stop or get a break in the process for immediate repair.
Change mode till down day.
Modification or part substitution for part unavailable.
Give proper training and guidance to lower levels.
Training.
Identify quality issues.
Work towards solutions: product and efficiencies.
Understand and become proficient in all plant PM’s
Know which issues to contact the maintenance manager or other management
Must be able to troubleshoot and repair any mechanical issue with process equipment
Must understand all normal process operations and determine the problem by symptom and point of process failure.
MMI CTC knowledge of PLC hardware to field control point, operating status, hardware functions (fault, I/O addressing, power supply, operation indicators), and actions required for symptom.
Card id.
Ladder logic print reading for surface-level troubleshooting. (most times external hardware failure)
Safely replace bad cards.
Proficient in at least three trade skills. Plumbing, welding, electrical, machine tools, etc.
Become familiar with control devices such as temp controls—burner controls, and other programmable devices you may need to replace.
Understand how to read technical manuals.
Assists in evaluating and preparing operating budgets.
Advises management of potential damage or abuse to equipment or facilities.
Performance of other duties that are deemed by management to be an integral part of the job, including but not limited to fulfillment of work schedules, adherence to attendance policies, and other applicable operating rules, policies, and procedures.