• Under minimal supervision, performs installation, maintenance, modification, calibration and repair of some electronic and electrical instrumentation, equipment and control systems.

• Inspects, repairs and performs overhauls on food processing equipment for mechanical drives/motors, motors, pneumatic and hydraulic components, motor control center devices, conveyor systems, and packaging and processing equipment.

• Troubleshoots and repairs motor control centers, electro-mechanical drives and sub-electrical panels using volt-ohm-amp meters.

• Performs basic machine shop duties such as grinding, drilling, light metal fabrication, welding and machining.

• Performs typical building maintenance repairs and alterations to electrical fixtures, machinery, circuits, relays, switches, and control boxes through assigned work orders

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• Fully complies with established work order system and procedures.

• Requisitions and maintains inventory of spare parts and supplies.

• Performs related work as assigned or required.

• May train production staff and/or lower level Maintenance Technicians on equipment operating principles using illustration and verbal communication.

• Analyses available data to make informed decisions

• Able to multi task and manage competing priorities to meet or exceed expectations

• Effectively copes with change and able to give and receive feedback

• Drives continuous improvement and able to motivate others

• Committed to organizational success and takes ownership for results

• Effective oral and written communications across functions

• Able to develop interpersonal relationships to achieve goals

Skills & Knowledge-

• Working knowledge of the basic operating principles of electrical (PLC, PID, VFD and Servo Systems), hydraulic, mechanical, pneumatic/vacuum systems and components found in food manufacturing equipment such as conveyors, freezers, dough presses, mixers, extruders, ovens high speed packaging equipment labeling/printing equipment.

• Knowledge of occupational hazards, safety precautions and inspection techniques of repairing and operating equipment in a food-manufacturing environment.

• Ability to read, interpret and work from blue prints, technical sketches, manuals, and schematics in repair and overhaul of equipment and facilities.

• Ability to conduct training sessions on equipment operating principles through illustration and verbal communication.

• Ability and willingness to use knowledge, creativity, and initiative in continuously improving bottom line results.

• Skilled in the use of tools, machines and testing instruments used in the repair and overhaul of plant equipment.

• This level of skills and knowledge are generally acquired through:

• High school diploma or equivalent.

• Certificate from a 2-year technical school and or successful completion of a certified apprenticeship program.

• Minimum of three to four years of experience in the maintenance and repair of industrial equipment preferablv in a food environment.