Preventative Maintenance Technician

Description : Job description

Sugaright in Fairless Hills PA is seeking an experienced Maintenance Technician for Nights / Days. This is an opportunity to get in on the ground floor and help us grow!

Job Purpose Summary :

Provide maintenance support to the plant activities in repair, maintenance and installation of machines, tools, and equipment, and in maintenance of buildings, grounds, and utility systems. This includes performing preventative maintenance, repair, and upgrades to optimize efficiency, increase productivity, and assure safety. Openings on multiple shifts.

Essential Functions (include but are not limited to)

• Provides emergency / unscheduled repairs of production equipment during production and performs scheduled maintenance repairs of production equipment during machine service.
• Inspect and maintain the operating production machinery and equipment in a manner that conforms to Local, State, and Food Safety Standards.
• Follow the companys guidelines for Good Manufacturing Practices when performing the requirements of Maintenance Mechanic.
• Examine, inspect, repair, or replace components, including PLC & PID controls, to maintain operational standards and efficiencies of the company in all areas needed.
• Reads and interprets equipment manuals and work orders to perform required maintenance and service.
• Assist Plant Manager on training and indoctrination of workers to improve work performance and acquaint workers with Emergency and Preventive Maintenance on production machinery and equipment.
• Industrial Electrical experience is a MUST.
• Familiarity with 480V three phase power is a requirement.
• MIG and TIG welding, sanitary welding experience a plus
• Safely and properly set up and operate tools and machinery required to maintain production machines and equipment. Maintain and repair all production equipment : pumps, high pressure pumps, dryers, valves, etc.
• Maintain and repair all support equipment : boiler, air-compressors, air conditioning units, wastewater meters, water meters, etc.
• Must have a working knowledge of and experience in plant maintenance operations.
• Handling of chemicals for support equipment operation. Chemical testing of boiler feed water, condensate, cooling tower water, plant process water.
• Daily utilities reading.
• Fabrication and manufacturing of equipment for production needs; product and process piping, sanitary equipment, steam lines, chemical lines, pneumatic lines, etc.
• Documentation of all schematic and diagram changes to keep plant record current.
• Must be able to work with a minimum amount of supervision in all key areas.
• Responsible for reporting daily work orders and activity reports.
• Responsible for all work being done in a timely fashion and done properly.
• Responsible for the care and maintenance of company tools.
• Must have the ability to troubleshoot problems and be persistent until a solution is found.
• Report immediately to Safety Manager, Maintenance Manager, Operations Manager or Shift Coaches of any damage, irregular activity, or unsafe conditions concerning equipment.
• Follow GMPs and SQF Standards.
• Follow all safety and working rules.
• Must have the ability to get along with co-workers, management personnel, customers, vendors, and employees in accordance with the company policies and working rules while ensuring a harmonious and conducive work environment.
• Maintain a positive attitude and contribute towards a quality environment.
• Excellent regular full-time attendance in support of company objectives.
• Perform other duties as assigned by management.

Perform other duties as assigned.

Job Type : Full-time

Benefits : 401(k) matching

Dental insurance

Employee assistance program

Health insurance

Health savings account

Life insurance

Paid time off

Professional development assistance

Referral program

Tuition reimbursement

Vision insurance

Schedule :

12-hour shift - 3-2-2-3 balanced shift schedule

Holidays

On call

Overtime

Requirements :

EDUCATION AND / OR EXPERIENCE :

High School diploma or equivalent, and more than three years experience with maintenance of production machinery, electricity, and pumps.

Preferred-

PHYSICAL DEMANDS / WORKING ENVIRONMENT :

The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

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