1st shift Maintenance Technician

$1500 sign on bonus

JOB PURPOSE

Repairs and maintains machinery and mechanical equipment such as electric motors, pneumatic tools, conveyor systems, and production machines and equipment by performing the following duties.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Inspect and conduct necessary repairs to food carts, dollies and lift trucks as needed
• Fabricate replacement parts which may require cutting, grinding, welding or minimal machining
• Install, maintain, repair electrical motors and switches, circuit breakers, outlets, fixtures, fittings and accessories as directed by Team Manager
• Install new equipment/appliances including running any electrical, water, gas, or drain lines as directed by Team Manager
• Repair, maintain, and trouble shoot machines and equipment
• Operate drill press, grinder and other metalworking tools to make and repair parts
• Ability to read and comprehend technical manuals and charts
• Troubleshoot and repair electrical equipment
• Assist lower level mechanics

• Observe mechanical devices in operation and listens to their sounds to locate causes of trouble
• Dismantle devices to gain access to and remove defective parts
• Examine form and texture of parts to detect imperfections
• Inspect used parts to determine changes in dimensional requirements
• Adjust functional parts of devices and control instruments
• Repair or replace defective parts
• Install special functional and structural parts in devices
• Lubricate and clean parts
• Start devices to test their performance
• Repair electrical equipment

• Perform preventative maintenance throughout several departments
• Ensure facility and work place activities are in compliance with applicable governmental and safety guidelines as directed by QA and Safety Coordinator
• Must follow all safety-required programs including lock out tag out
• Notify parts department or Team Leader of needed parts
• Ability to perform duties both outside and inside in varying conditions including extreme heat, extreme cold and wet and/or humid, etc.
• Disassemble mechanical equipment, identify/worn parts, replace, reassemble and test
• Work with enthusiasm and always carries tools when out in the production environment
• Clean tools and uses proper documentation

EDUCATION AND WORK EXPERIENCE:

High school diploma required. Technical college education or equivalent 2 years’ experience in manufacturing or related field preferred. Ability to understand and communicate effectively. Must be able to add, subtract, multiply and divide.