POSITION SUMMARY:

• Repair and maintain all production related machinery, and the physical Plant.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Performs preventative maintenance according to established procedures;
• Repairs molding and lining department machinery and auxiliary support equipment (e.g. presses, lining/assembly machines, chillers, cooling towers, un-winders, spinning bowls, etc.);
• Performs mold changes and tool changes;
• Performs and completes necessary documentation for daily, weekly, and monthly PMs, safety checks, and troubleshooting/repairs;
• Follows and adheres to lock out / tag out procedures;
• 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.
• Familiarizes themselves with the tooling employee duties and assists as necessary.

OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Performs other duties that may be assigned;
• Responsible for following all Safety Rules, policies, procedures and work instructions;
• Responsible for following all Food Safety related policies and procedures.
• Backup: Off-shift maintenance

EDUCATION AND TRAINING:

• High School diploma or equivalent;
• Fork lift certification.
• Electrical and hydraulic certifications or equivalent experience.

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; (5-50 lbs. typically 15-40% of the day) parts, tool box
• Lifting or Carrying (0-1 lbs. typically >70% of the day) – tools, parts; (1-50 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.