Maintenance Technician

**GENERAL PURPOSE** Demonstrate full proficiency in maintenance/mechanical activities to ensure that all equipment is operating effectively and efficiently. Perform general maintenance, preventative maintenance, over-hauls, modification, fabrication, welding, and/or mechanical and electrical troubleshooting and repair. Work with a limited degree of supervision, with oversight focused on complex and/or new assignments. Act as an informal resource for colleagues with less experience. **Pay** - $30 or more DOE per hour \*\*Maintenance Wages are based on years of service and oncoming skills - make sure your resume is clean, up-to-date and accurate **Current Opening:** Monday-Thursday: 9pm-7:30am **RESPONSIBILITIES** - Perform maintenance and/or repairs (planned, unplanned, emergency) on production, processing, and packaging equipment as well as utility related equipment or systems, following all safety procedures - Perform preventative maintenance; perform routine inspections of equipment for assessment of reliability and performance - Read, analyze, and interpret technical procedures, electrical schematics, service manuals, and work orders to perform required maintenance and service - Support the installation of new equipment - Assist operators with training or troubleshooting to minimize equipment downtime - Complete work orders in a timely manner, while maintaining high quality standards - Use a variety of hand and power tools, electric meters, and material handling equipment in performing duties - Maintain communication with other departments, management, and employees and notify them of any problems and/or concerns that may restrict the efficiency of production - Ensure all repairs are documented. Complete all paperwork clearly, legibly, and accurately with required information. Document all required information in accordance with standard operations procedures - Stay up to date on new products, equipment, technology and techniques - Utilizing continuous improvement mindset, assist in identifying opportunities to improve processes - Exhibit the ability to anticipate parts requirements for the tasks, follow proper purchasing procedures, and acquire parts ahead of anticipated task performance - Maintain safe working conditions for employees and compliance with all state and federal regulations regarding health and safety issues - Follow all DFA good manufacturing practices (GMP) and work in a manner consistent with all corporate regulatory, food safety, quality, and sanitation requirements - The requirements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employee, but is not a complete list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required. Other duties may be assigned as required **REQUIREMENTS** - Knowledge of charts, tables, drawings, specifications, schedules, wiring diagrams - Able to inspect equipment, recognize potential problems, and take appropriate corrective action to prevent component failures or equipment down time - Able to use a variety of maintenance tools, hand and power tools, electric meters, and material handling equipment in a safe manner - Able to perform maintenance activities/repairs independently and assist on more complicated repairs - Able to perform minor to mid-sized projects from planning to installation - Able to present options and ideas to current processes or procedures - Able to adapt and manage to change effectively - Able to perform task and duties without constant supervision - Able to work effectively in a team environment - Able to diagnose and take appropriate steps to find solutions to problems - Able to communicate clearly and effectively, both verbally and in writing - Able to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals - Basic computer skills - Must be able to read, write and speak English Must be willing to work flexible hours including overtime, weekends and holidays. **EDUCATION…