Job Purpose
Support the company's maintenance program by focusing on plant equipment and building maintenance in a manner that meets and complies with all food safety policies and OSHA regulations.

Essential Functions
Troubleshoot and repair mechanical problems with plant equipment (e.g., mechanical drive systems, HVAC, hydraulic and pneumatic systems)
Troubleshoot and repair electrical problems with plant equipment (e.g., wiring, circuits, fuses, switches, electrical installations, transformers, motors, and AC/DC motor drives)
Perform preventive maintenance on all plant equipment
Perform building maintenance and repairs (e.g., air conditioning, lights, forklifts)
Perform repairs on equipment to prevent long-term downtime until permanent repairs can be completed
Fabricate replacement parts or equipment as needed
Electronically troubleshoot PLC controlled equipment by means of installed PLC
Electronically troubleshoot 24 Volt control circuits
Report food safety and quality issues to appropriate personnel
Comply with all food safety requirements, training, policies, and procedures
Perform other job-related duties as assigned

Qualifications (Education, Experience, Competencies)
2-year degree in electronics/maintenance mechanics or 5+ years in maintenance mechanic role
Experience with repair or preventive maintenance in hydraulics, pneumatics, machine shop, electricity, or electronics, PLC experience
Advanced knowledge of CMMS
Working knowledge of lockout/tagout programs
Working knowledge of boiler operations
Experience with ammonia, freon, or other cooling media
Advanced stick and tig welding skills; ability to weld to sanitary standards
Intermediate computer skills including experience with Microsoft Office
Ability to work with basic mathematical concepts to identify solutions
Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists
Strong communication skills
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and as part of a team to complete assigned tasks
Ability to work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment