Summary Description:
Reporting to the Maintenance Supervisor, the Maintenance Technician is responsible for scheduled, unscheduled, and preventive maintenance and repair of a wide variety of beverage manufacturing and packaging equipment. Requires strong mechanical skills including hydraulics, pneumatics, electrical, conveyor systems, and PLC usage.
Essential Job Functions:
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Adhere to health and safety policies/procedures, GMPs, and wear required PPE in warehouse or production areas.
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Adhere to food quality and food safety standards per corporate, customer, and governing bodies (e.g., SQF).
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Report problems with the Food Safety Management System (FSMS) to responsible management to initiate corrective actions.
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Perform repair maintenance, preventive maintenance, and line changeovers.
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Troubleshoot machinery for malfunctions (electrical, hydraulic, mechanical, and pneumatic).
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Perform maintenance on supporting equipment (e.g., glycol, RO, compressed air, lubrication, chemical distribution).
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Use innovative thinking when troubleshooting to minimize downtime and assure food safety, product quality, and personnel safety.
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Complete, document, and obtain final approvals on work orders; record part numbers used.
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Communicate relevant maintenance and production information from shift to relieving shift.
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Assist in training other maintenance personnel.
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Communicate with production during downtime.
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Work collaboratively with adjacent teams to resolve issues rapidly and drive improvement.
Required Skills:
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Knowledge of GMPs and understanding of Food Safety Requirements.
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Able to read, understand, and work with machinery blueprints and parts manuals.
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Able to work without supervision; good decision-making and problem-solving skills.
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Must obtain and maintain forklift certification.
Competencies:
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Decisive, proactive, self-motivated, and assertive.
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Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
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Data analysis and identification of trends.
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Internal customer focus with ability to adapt to variable demands of the business.
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Works under own supervision and takes initiative to reach solutions.
Education and Experience:
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High school degree or equivalent.
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Minimum 2 years previous maintenance experience in manufacturing preferred.
Working Conditions:
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Work Schedule: Weekdays, weekends, afternoon, evening, and overnight may be required. Overtime scheduled as needed.
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Work Environment: Fast-paced production plant with numerous moving parts. Noise levels require hearing protection; temperatures can be hot and/or relatively cold. Structured and supervised environment.
Travel Requirements:
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Minimal travel may be required as needed for training.
Physical Requirements:
Physical Demand
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Stand or Sit
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Stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl
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Lifting up to 50 lbs. (minimum 5 lbs)
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Carry weight, lift
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Walking
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Driving
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Climb (stairs/ladders) or balance
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Visual/Sensory: Attention to detail, focusing with one or two senses at a time.
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Coordination and Dexterity: Excellent hand–eye coordination and manual dexterity for precise control of equipment.
