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.

OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Responsible for complete PM’s and WO’s correctly and in a timely manner.
• Write work orders for repairs and / or improvements.
• Assist with ordering parts for equipment and or projects.
• Directly involved in training new hires and employee transfers.
• Willingness to work overtime to complete open projects or support absences.
• 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.

EDUCATION AND TRAINING:

• High School diploma or equivalent; 
• Fork lift certification.
• Electrical and Hydraulic Certification.

EXPERIENCE:

• Hands on experience in pneumatics, basic electricity and mechanical devices, usage of hand and power tools, measuring devices, welding, surface grinders, lathe; overhead cranes;
• 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/BACKUP:

• Maintenance Supervisor.