Industrial Maintenance Technician

Job Description

Industrial Maintenance Technician

Taunton MA

All Shifts Needed (1st, 2nd and 3rd)

$32-37/hr based on experience

Summary:

Perform routine maintenance and repairs as needed to keep machines and mechanical equipment operating efficiently and in a safe manner. Coordinate with Plant Management to establish maintenance schedules on various machines to minimize downtime on production.

Responsibilities:

• Support all safety, food quality and sanitation initiatives and policies.
• Maintain a safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures and instructions (Good Manufacturing Practices, LOTO, Work Permits, etc.)
• Create and manage work orders in L2L, conducting necessary maintenance or repairs as needed.
• Always follow Lockout/Tagout procedures and ensure all Maintenance Personnel are following Lockout/Tagout procedures at all times.
• Inspect, operate or test machinery or equipment to diagnose machine malfunctions.
• Perform routine maintenance, such as inspecting drives, motors or belts, checking fluid levels, replacing filters or doing other preventive maintenance actions.
• Diagnose mechanical problems and determine how to correct them, checking blueprints, repair manuals or parts catalogs as necessary.
• Repair machines, equipment or structures, using tools such as hammers, hoists, saws, drills, wrenches or equipment such as precision measuring instruments or electrical or electronic testing devices.
• Maintain constant communication with Plant Management regarding any maintenance issues that may arise so that Plant Management can adjust their production schedule accordingly.
• Assist in the setup and teardown of machines and equipment at the beginning and end of shifts. Comply with federal, state, and company policies, procedures and regulations.
• Perform other duties and tasks as assigned.

Skills/Qualifications Needed:

• 3 years’ experience in a food manufacturing environment.
• Strong mechanical aptitude.
• Familiar with PM programs such as MVP or Leading to Lean.
• Highly organized and motivated to strive for operational excellence and coach others.
• Strong communicator both written and verbal.
• Detail oriented and able to multitask.
• Knowledge and experience with food safety.
• Strong comprehension on PLC, VFD, HMI, Boilers, Refrigeration, Pumps, Schematics and Pneumatics.