Maintenance Technician - Proliant Dairy Ingredients - St. Johns, MI

High School Diploma or GED

• ✓Experience troubleshooting and diagnosing power transfer devices, pumps, valves, and gearboxes on assembly line and/or process equipment.
• ✓Experience with Electrical Assembly and Troubleshooting Techniques

• ◆Support continuous improvement in all aspects of production through performing all duties as assigned by Maintenance Manager and Plant Management such as but not limited to:
• ◆Performing preventative maintenance tasks on all types of production
• ◆Comply with the company’s safety programs, policy and expectations
• ◆Examine parts for defects such as breakage and excessive wear
• ◆Reassemble equipment after completion of inspections, testing or repairs
• ◆Clean, lubricate and adjust parts, equipment and machinery
• ◆Record repairs and maintenance performed
• ◆Record parts and materials used, and order or requisition new parts and materials as necessary
• ◆Ensures operation of machinery and mechanical equipment by completing preventive maintenance

on engines, motors, pneumatic tools, conveyor systems, and production machines; following diagrams, sketches, operations manuals, manufacturer's instructions, and engineering specifications; troubleshooting malfunctions.

• ✓Locates sources of problems by observing mechanical devices in operation; listening for problems; using precision measuring and testing instruments.
• ✓Removes defective parts by dismantling devices; using hoists, cranes, and hand and power tools; examining form and texture of parts.
• ✓Controls downtime by informing production workers of routine preventive maintenance techniques; monitoring compliance.
• ✓Process work orders as assigned incorporating and prioritizing needs according to overall effect on plant operations.
• ✓Maintain and repair pumps, valves and motors as required for plant operation.
• ✓Mechanical assembly and troubleshoot techniques.
• ✓Understanding pneumatic operations.
• ✓Understanding and operation of all equipment and production.
• ✓Working knowledge and experience with all hand and power tools.
• ✓Mechanical ability to build and repair equipment.
• ✓Troubleshooting skills for electrical and mechanical failures.
• ✓Repair and install pipes, fixtures and other plumbing duties as required
• ✓Work safely and communicate safety risks or concerns right away
• ✓Follow good housekeeping practices for maintenance and production areas such as washing, cleaning and maintaining tools and other equipment.
• ✓Assist in the maintaining the safe conditions of facility and grounds may include snow and ice removal from entrances, emergency exits and walkways.
• ✓Operate lifts, industrial trucks and non-motorized pallet jacks as required.
• ✓Operate torches and welding equipment
• ✓Comply with the company’s safety programs, policy and expectations
• ✓Assist in ensuring fundamental food safety and quality practices are maintained to achieve food safety and quality objectives and to support ongoing continuous improvements of food safety programs.

JOB

• ✓Electrical knowledge ranging from 110 Volts of power to 480 Volts (3 phase).
• ✓Ability to operate industrial equipment such as hand wrenches, welders, power tools, cutting torch, and tape measure.
• ✓Ability to drive and maintain a valid driver license.
• ✓Ability to utilize basic math skills, including a variety of calculations.
• ✓Ability to legibly document data for record keeping purposes.
• ✓Ability to read and record data from various gauges.
• ✓Analytical ability related to complex information and problem solving.
• ✓Ability to understand wire diagrams, construction plans and diagrams.
• ✓Ability to implement all safety procedures in accordance with established policies and procedures.
• ✓Ability to understand and communicate technical information through use of written documentation or oral presentation.
• ✓Knowledge of organizational methods and ability to manage multiple tasks/projects simultaneously.
• ✓Ability to operate all plant and office equipment necessary to accomplish job duties such as computers, office telephones including voice mail features, fax machines.
• ✓Ability to work daily shift, weekends and extended hours as needed.
• ✓General and specific knowledge and abilities in the following areas:
• ✓Ability to troubleshoot and repair electrical/automation, pneumatic, steam and mechanical systems
• ✓Welding of different alloys, including stainless steel (sanitary stainless tubing)
• ✓Equipment knowledge, including bearings, shaft, bolt, nut, wrench and belt sizes.
• ✓Understanding metal sizes, including I beams, H beams, and angle sizes.
• ✓Ability to recognize food safety violations or product quality issues and resolve immediately or, if unable to resolve, notify Plant Manager and/or the Quality Control Supervisor.
• ✓Ability to assist other work-related areas as requested.
• ✓In the absence of a Maintenance Technician, other Maintenance Technicians or Supervisors will cover the duties of the role.

Approximate: 8-Hour Day (may be longer during peak season)