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. 
• Creates and adjusts vision system programs. 

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. 

CONTACTS:

• Management, Maintenance Personnel, and Production Personnel.

SUPERVISION/BACKUP:

• Maintenance Supervisor.