About the role
Description
- POSITION SUMMARY: Repair and maintain all production related machinery and physical Plant.
- ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Performs preventative maintenance according to established procedures;
- Troubleshoot and repair mechanical issues on molding and lining department machinery and auxiliary support equipment (e.g. presses, lining/assembly machines, chillers, cooling towers, un-winders, spinning bowls, etc.);
- Troubleshoot and repair electrical issues on molding and lining department machinery and auxiliary support equipment (e.g. presses, lining/assembly machines, chillers, cooling towers, un-winders, spinning bowls, etc.);
- Troubleshoot and repair hydraulic issues on molding machines;
- Contact outside resources to help with troubleshooting and obtain part numbers;
- Notify supervisor of part numbers for low inventory stock or parts needed for repairs;
- Perform mold and lining tool changes when necessary;
- Adjust lining machine vision systems when necessary;
- Performs and completes necessary documentation for daily, weekly, and monthly PMs, safety checks, and troubleshooting/repairs;
- Follows and adheres to all safety rules and procedures such as lock out / tag out and arch flash;
- Welds and/or Fabricates parts (e.g. guards, tooling components) for machines as needed;
- Continually increases skills through education and training;
- Familiarizes themselves with all equipment on the production floor including its purpose, use, and function;
- Must be competent in operation of aerial lifts, motorized pallet jacks and forklifts;
- Assist engineering on projects as needed and directed by supervisor;
- OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES: Performs other duties that may be assigned;
- Responsible for following all Food Safety and GMP related policies and procedures;
- Responsible for following all Safety Rules, polices, procedures and work instructions.
- Backup: Off-shift Maintenance
Requirements
- EDUCATION AND TRAINING: High School diploma or equivalent;
- Fork lift certification.
- EXPERIENCE: Hands on experience in pneumatics, basic electricity and mechanical devices, usage of hand and power tools, measuring devices, welding, surface grinders, lathe;
- Ability to read and understand assembly diagrams, electrical and pneumatic symbols and diagrams, and blueprints/schematics.
- PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Pushing or Pulling (0-5 lbs. typically 0-15% of the day) – tools; (5-60+ lbs. typically 15-40% of the day) parts, tool box
- Lifting or Carrying (0-1 lbs. typically >70% of the day) – tools, parts; (1-60 lbs. typically 0-40% of the day)
Simple grasping (15-40%)
Firm grasping (15-40%)
EQUIPMENT USED
- Hand and power tools, fork lift, surface grinders, precision measuring equipment, welders, lathe, milling machine, personal computer, phone, calculator, copier, printer, scissors.
- CONTACTS: Management, Maintenance Personnel, and Production Personnel.
- SUPERVISION: Maintenance Supervisor.