Senior Maintenance Technician

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Description:

The Level 4 technician or Senior Maintenance Technician is an advanced, self-directed lead responsible for performing mechanical, preventative, corrective, and project tasks, planning and implementing process improvements, and mentoring junior technicians for our high-volume plants. A level 4 tech should demonstrate superior leadership, and effective problem-solving / troubleshooting across mechanical, electrical, and electronic controls, and contribute to improving machine efficiencies and ergonomics with minimal supervision.

Key Responsibilities:

*Advanced Equipment Maintenance and Troubleshooting: Perform complex diagnostics, repairs, and preventive maintenance on dairy and cheese production machinery, including thermoforming equipment, ensuring minimal downtime and optimal performance

*Demonstrating expert skill performance in numerous primary maintenance functions such as: Electricity, Electronics/PLC, Plumbing, Mechanical, Machine Shop, Millwright, Welding, Boilers, Refrigeration, and Pneumatics/Hydraulics

*Utility Maintenance competencies would include Mechanical, Electrical, PLC, Pneumatic, Hydraulic, Building, and Plumbing functions

*Preventive Maintenance and Equipment Repairs: Perform routine preventive maintenance, including inspecting and replacing motors, switches, and other components, to ensure reliable and efficient operation of dairy and cheese production machinery

*Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Outlook, and Maximo computer software

*Demonstrate a commitment to a safe working environment that promotes employee health and well-being

*This description reflects management’s assignment of essential functions, it does not proscribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned

*Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Requirements:

*7+ years of extensive related experience in maintenance within a high-paced manufacturing environment is preferred

*Significant experience with thermoforming processes is highly desirable

*Highly preferred experience in a food or beverage manufacturing environment

Education:

*Associate's degree from a two-year college or technical school is preferred

Skills / Abilities:

*Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams and possess strong leadership qualities

*Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to convey technical information

Maintenance Competencies:

*Fabrician - welding, milling, lathes, modifying parts, design systems

*Program Variable Frequency Drives, chart recorders, temperature controllers, and flow meters

*Electrical - voltmeters, troubleshoot PLC logic panel, relay logic panels, motors, level sensors, flowmeters, PID Loop, calibrate sensors

*Hydraulic - adjust flow, repair/change/upgrade components

*Plumbing - Replace piping (copper/galvanized, steel, stainless, system design)

Experience:

*Minimum 7+ years of related experience in maintenance

*Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office, Outlook, and Maximo software

*Ability to interpret a variety of technical instructions

Skills / Abilities:

*Strong teamwork and personal qualities

*Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Employment Type

Full-time