Maintenance Mechanic III Automation Electrical Controls

Duties/Responsibilities

• Safely troubleshoot and perform repairs on equipment while following all lockout and plant safety procedures including the use of required PPE.
  
• Diagnose troubleshoot and repair production equipment from blueprints schematics and technical manuals. Extensive knowledge of PLC programming and electrical troubleshooting experience are required.
  
• Conduct regular monitoring of production equipment for proper operation.
  
• Notify supervisors or managers of any potential equipment issues or abnormalities that could cause personal injury mechanical downtime or equipment failure.
  
• Perform preventive maintenance of production equipment (meat stuffers grinders vacuum sealers flow wrappers vertical baggers rotary pouchers automates slicers tray sealers and other equipment found in a meat processing and slicing facility).
  
• Work from and enter required information into a maintenance data base (CMMS) in a timely manner.
  
• Maintain organization of Maintenance Areas and any other area where repair work is in progress.
  
• Assist and participate in training programs and onthejob training.
  
• Follow and help enforce all safety procedures and GMPs.
  
• Perform preventative maintenance on facility utility systems.
  
• Perform other tasks that may be assigned or may be required to ensure production lines are kept running efficiently.
  
• Must be willing to work overtime as may be required at times.
  
• Must be willing to help cover days off for other members of the maintenance team.
  

QUALIFICATIONS

• Understand and be able to diagnose problems with pneumatic and hydraulic systems.
  
• Skilled in electrical troubleshooting of control circuits and exhibit the ability to safely work with single and three phase voltages up to 480 volts.
  
• Experience with servo drives / motors. Extensive experience with PLC logic.
  
• Experience repairing and replacing mechanical drive components including bearings chains sprockets and gear reducers.
  
• Ability to read and write in English. Experience with Italian or German manufacturing equipment is a plus.
  
• Ability to work in a fastpaced environment and follow rules and procedures.
  
• Ability to work independently and in a teamoriented environment.
  
• Willingness to make decisions act upon them and accept accountability.
  
• Mechanical aptitude with initiative to get involved ask questions and learn how to work through difficult repairs.
  
• High School Diploma or GED required. A 2 or 4year technical degree or related certifications or training are a plus.
  
• Minimum of 2 years maintenance experience in an industrial manufacturing setting. Experience in a food production facility is a plus.
  
• Must be able to lift 50 lbs. climb ladders and work in tight spaces or on platforms in and around machinery.
  
• All candidates must pass a preemployment drug test.
  
• Knowledge of total quality management tools such as lean manufacturing continuous improvement 5S and others and how to apply these in a manufacturing setting is a plus.
  
• Ability to solve problems and present effective and efficient solutions in a clear and concise manner.
  
• Ability to prioritize workload and multitask. Must be detail oriented and organized yet flexible and able to deal with changes in priorities.
  
• Ability to work in a cold wet environment and stand for 46 hours at a time.
  
• Desire to learn grow and contribute to a teambased and fastpaced environment.