The role of the Maintenance – Technician II is responsible for making sure all the plant and equipment is running in a safe and efficient manner. Maintains and repairs building and equipment. Stopping production when machines are not running effectively, troubleshooting the problem, and find solutions for issues quickly. This position will be carried out in accordance with all company policies and procedures.DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIESThe duties and responsibilities of this position shall consist of, but not be limited to, the following:Manage start-up to make sure equipment is in proper operating condition.Work in a professional manner producing quality work comparable to a licensed contractor.Diagnosing equipment defects and making necessary repairs in a timely manner.Maintain, repair and troubleshoot machinery, lift trucks, and other facility equipment problems as needed for production issues and efficiency.Safely operate various machines, including a Band Saw, Bench Grinder, Hand Grinder, Drill Press, other shop equipment.Inspect machines and equipment for conformance with operational and safety standards.Maintain all areas of the shop and the interior/exterior of the plant to food safety standards.Troubleshoot electrical problems and functions (i.e. motors, controls, basic wiring, rooftop A/C units and processing equipment using standard test equipment to the failed component level)Read and understand electrical drawings and schematics, make repairs and upgrades to equipment using drawings and standard test equipment. Read and understand mechanical drawings and use them to make repairs to equipment and fabricate mechanical structures as called out in drawings.Confers with management and suppliers to resolve maintenance problems and recommends measures to improve operations and conditions of machines and equipment.Complete Preventative Maintenance tasks as assigned.Assist with inventory control of tools and parts on hand.Proficiently operate forklift, pallet jack, battery-changer and stock picker as well as plant owned outside tractors and equipment.operate mechanical forklift, pallet jack, battery-changer and stock picker to include plant owned outside tractors and equipment.Follow Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs), Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point (HACCP) training, along with company pre-requisite programs, Standard Operating Procedures (SOP’s), and Standard Sanitation Operating Procedures (SSOP’s).Performs other duties and responsibilities as necessary.Safety:Perform all duties within OSHA and company safety standards; LOTO, wear PPE and maintain safety equipment.Maintain a safe, clean and organized work area.Immediately report all accidents and deficiencies to the lead/foreman/supervisor/manager.Ensure safety devices are installed and working properly.Knowledge of the occupational hazards and safety precautions.
