Maintenance- IA

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.