Master Maintenance Technician

• →Perform maintenance and/or repairs (planned, unplanned, emergency) on production, processing, and packaging equipment as well as utility related equipment or systems, following all safety procedures
• →Perform preventative maintenance; perform routine inspections of equipment for assessment of reliability and performance
• →Read, analyze, and interpret technical procedures, electrical schematics, service manuals, and work orders to perform required maintenance and service
• →Support the installation of new equipment
• →Assist operators with training or troubleshooting to minimize equipment downtime
• →Complete work orders in a timely manner, while maintaining high quality standards
• →Use a variety of hand and power tools, electric meters, and material handling equipment in performing duties
• →Maintain communication with other departments, management, and employees and notify them of any problems and/or concerns that may restrict the efficiency of production
• →Ensure all repairs are documented. Complete all paperwork clearly, legibly, and accurately with required information. Document all required information in accordance with standard operations procedures
• →Stay up to date on new products, equipment, technology and techniques
• →Utilizing continuous improvement mindset, identify opportunities to improve processes
• →Anticipate parts requirements for the tasks, follow proper purchasing procedures, and acquire parts ahead of anticipated task performance
• →Maintain safe working conditions for employees and compliance with all state and federal regulations regarding health and safety issues
• →Follow all DFA good manufacturing practices (GMP) and work in a manner consistent with all corporate regulatory, food safety, quality, and sanitation requirements
• →The requirements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employee, but is not a complete list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required. Other duties may be assigned as required

• →High school diploma or equivalent
• →Graduation from trade school or technical school preferred in areas such as electrical, programmable controls (PLC/HMI), mechanical, welding/fabrication, refrigeration, plumbing, etc.
• →4 to 6 years of maintenance, mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, electronic, computer-controlled equipment, PLC, and HVAC or related experience, preferably in a manufacturing environment
• →Experience on a variety of equipment including lubricating, cleaning, material handling, motor control, relay control, process control and packaging equipment
• →Experience with ammonia refrigeration systems preferred
• →Certification and/or License – may be required during course of employment

• →Knowledge of charts, tables, drawings, specifications, schedules, wiring diagrams
• →Able to inspect equipment, recognize potential problems, and take appropriate corrective action to prevent component failures or equipment down time
• →Able to use a variety of maintenance tools, hand and power tools, electric meters, and material handling equipment in a safe manner
• →Able to perform complex or complicated maintenance activities/repairs independently
• →Able to complete projects from planning to installation
• →Able to present options and ideas to current processes or procedures
• →Able to adapt and manage to change effectively
• →Able to work effectively in a team environment
• →Able to diagnose and take appropriate steps to find solutions to problems
• →Able to communicate clearly and effectively, both verbally and in writing
• →Able to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals
• →Basic computer skills
• →Must be able to read, write and speak English

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