Job Summary: Leads preventative maintenance activities, troubleshoots processes and process equipment, and executes equipment repairs/modifications. This is a hands-on position that requires the majority of time to be spent on the production floor working on the equipment.
Supervisory Responsibilities: Duties/Responsibilities: - Troubleshoots equipment breakdowns and performs mechanical, pneumatic, and electrical maintenance whenever required to ensure uninterrupted customer supply.
- Respond to maintenance requests from the production team as assigned by the shift lead.
- Maintain preventative maintenance schedules
- Work with OEM's to obtain technical support via phone/email Position Requirements Required Skills:
- Fluent in all kinds of technical documentation including but not limited to drawings, schematics, blueprints, and P&IDs (electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic, steam, etc.)
- Hands on experience with automated equipment, PLC's, manufacturing, and robotics
- Proficiency using digital multimeter, oscilloscope, and basic hand tools
- Knowledge of devices and instrumentation used in automated machinery (PNP/NPN, types of proximity sensors, analog/digital, amplitude/sensitivity, etc.)
- Experience with the following systems and their associated components: steam (preferably clean steam), pneumatic, hydraulic, and water (preferably WFI)
- Ability to complete work in a cGMP compliant fashion, with all associated paperwork and environments (clean areas, sterile gowning, ISO 5)
- Proficiency with Office 365 products, particularly Word and Excel
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Prior use of RCA to determine failure mode, including creating and implementing solutions to prevent reoccurrence of the failure
- Works with hand tools, lockout/tagout, chemicals, etc., demonstrating proper safety precautions
- Provides technical support for troubleshooting equipment problems which are beyond the Production Associate's capability to address.
- Repairs, rebuilds, adjusts, inspects, and monitors production and/or facility related equipment and machinery.
- Implements equipment modifications or improvements
- Performs other duties as required to meet the needs of the department and company
Preferred Skills: - Experience working in a cGMP environment and the requirements associated (change controls, cleanliness)
- Ability to use PLC for equipment troubleshooting
- Electrical, mechanical, or automation engineering or design
- Experience maintaining fill/finish, packaging, and sterilizing equipment in a pharmaceutical or F&B environment
- Uphold SQF requirements including promotion of a strong & positive food safety culture
- Active involvement in implementation, upkeep and continuous improvement of food safety as part of an interdisciplinary team
- Stewardship for our B-corp mission to promote worldwide health and wellness by fostering the delivery of high quality, healthy foods through sustainable methods.
Required Skills/Abilities: • Attention to detail
- Must work well in teams and demonstrate behavior conducive to promoting strong teamwork
- Must possess a positive attitude in a fast-paced production environment • Must be punctual, on site and ready for work at scheduled hours
Education and Experience: - High School degree or equivalent
- 3-5 years experience with industrial equipment maintenance or equivalent military experience.
- Previous experience in food manufacturing preferred
Physical Requirements: - Ability to stand and walk for 8-hour shifts
- Perform repetitive or continue behavior including lifting 20-30 pounds
- Frequently lifts and/or moves up to 25 pounds and up to 65 pounds rarely.
- Frequent bending, crouching, or twisting
- Work in various adverse conditions such as tight or enclosed spaces, heights, and temperature extremes to complete work assignments