Production Technician Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• At least three years of maintenance experience in a manufacturing setting.
• Experience troubleshooting mechanical systems, electrical components, hydraulics, pneumatics, pumps, and material-handling equipment.
• High school diploma or GED.
• Provide personal tools necessary to perform maintenance repair and diagnostics; diagnostic equipment and major tools are provided by Sysco.
• Moderate knowledge of OSHA safety regulations and environmental regulations.
• Basic computer skills and knowledge.
• Moderate knowledge and skill in preventive-maintenance inspections and repair.
• Moderate knowledge and skill in diagnosing and repairing mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems.
• Moderate knowledge and skill using a multimeter and infrared thermometer.
• Ability to operate a forklift and scissor lift.
• Ability to read and interpret maintenance manuals and technical procedures and processes.
• Ability to perform basic arithmetic using whole numbers, fractions, and decimals.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to manage and prioritize multiple work orders in a changing environment.
• Ability to communicate equipment repair status and timeframes concisely.
• Ability to stand, sit, walk, bend, reach, push, pull, lift, carry, and grasp tools; frequently lift heavy items; and perform repetitive hand and finger motions using wrenches and other tools.
• Ability to operate various pieces of equipment.

Nice To Haves

• Experience using lockout/tagout, job hazard analysis, hot-work permits, and confined-space procedures.
• One to three years of food-processing maintenance experience.
• Experience in a food-processing environment and familiarity with USDA, FDA, and SQF policies and procedures.
• Formal training in equipment maintenance repair, installation, and troubleshooting of electrical equipment.
• Basic knowledge of PLCs, VFD/VSDs, and relay logic.
• Moderate knowledge and skill in welding and cutting, including gas, electric, MIG, and TIG.

Responsibilities

• Support company and industry safety policies and procedures, including OSHA, NEC, NFPA, USDA, and FDA standards.
• Inspect production and process-utility equipment and complete preventive and predictive maintenance tasks to improve quality, safety, and reliability.
• Diagnose and repair deficiencies and failures in production and process-utility equipment, including mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems; perform facility repairs as needed.
• Use continuous-improvement tools and methods, including root cause analysis and failure mode analysis, and recommend ways to prevent recurring failures.
• Work and train with OEM technicians during equipment rebuilds, line moves, installations, setups, calibrations, and emergency repairs.
• Read and interpret equipment manuals and work orders to perform maintenance and service.
• Manage assigned planned work, unplanned failures, and work orders in a fast-paced, changing environment.
• Accurately log work orders in the computerized maintenance management system and track metrics such as labor, equipment uptime, preventive-maintenance compliance, MTTR, MTBF, and parts usage.
• Work with tools and equipment to perform maintenance, repair, and diagnostics.
• Operate a forklift and scissor lift as needed.
• Report and escalate equipment repair status and expected timeframes.
• Work non-traditional hours, including evenings, nights, weekends, holidays, and on-call periods, as required.
• Travel occasionally to other operating companies or the corporate office for business needs such as training or business continuation.

Benefits

• $1,000 sign-on bonus