The primary role is to work as a key maintenance team contributor to support company objectivs with respect to maintaining equipment to support product requirements.  

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

· Setup, repair, install, maintain machinery equipment including; mechanical, electrical, pneumatic and hydraulic systems, special projects, measuring and calibrating equipment, performing preventive maintenance duties using strong mechanical/electrical aptitude, which can work with internal and external customers, and can work as part of the maintenance team but is also comfortable working independently;

• · Performs all production equipment setups as required to meet operational needs;

• · Supports and completes Preventive and Planned maintenance of mechanical, electrical and utilities equipment including but not limited to; cleaning, inspecting, setup, diagnosing, replacement, testing and continuous improvements;

• · Is able to diagnose malfunction in machinery and equipment. Inspect visually and listen to machines and equipment to locate causes of malfunction;

• · Identifies and reports the need for repairs to Maintenance Management. Crosses over with previous shifts’ maintenance and production employees to review the schedule and current runs, identifying repair needs and plan product changeovers;

• · Effectively communicates with other departments in a professional manner at all times on equipment repair status;

• · Works within the maintenance team to accurately communicate and document events so that others have the most effective information to solve problems;

• · Leads in the diagnoses of mechanical/electrical malfunctions in machinery and equipment, as well as, in efforts associated with plant shut-down maintenance work;

• · Knowledge of fabricating, assembling and installing mechanical/electrical systems using tools associated with the task;

• · Building and installing new and enhanced equipment through continuous improvements upgrades;

• · Works closely with Engineering, Maintenance Managers and Master Mechanics on projects as needed;

• · Enhances knowledge and skills of mechanical and electrical systems with on the job training techniques;

• · Completes all tasks while strictly adhering to all required industry guidelines to include and not limit to; Plant Safety, Food Safety, SQF and all internal/external audits;

• · Report food safety & quality problems to personnel with authority to initiate action.