HIL - Plant Maintenance II

The Plant Maintenance II will repair and maintain machinery and mechanical equipment such as engines, motors, pneumatic tools, conveyor systems, Allen Bradley electronics, and various production machines/equipment.

Responsibilities: 

• Assist in and able to diagnose, repair, and maintain production lines and associated assigned systems.
• Perform scheduled maintenance on assigned equipment.
• Diagnose and repair mechanical and electrical circuitry malfunctions.
• Basic knowledge of Arc welding and/or Heliarc welding.
• Basic knowledge of PLC diagnoses and repair. 
• Basic knowledge of hydraulic and pneumatic systems including valves and pumps.
• Shall be responsible for reporting and taking any necessary action to prevent food safety and food quality problems from occurring.
• Basic knowledge to read diagrams, blueprints and schematics.
• Performs minor repairs to building and equipment.
• Performs minor plumbing repairs (ex: lavatory repair).
• Performs minor electrical repairs (ex: light fixture and ballast replacement).
• Completes required checklists and records for building maintenance. 
• May obtain estimates for supplies, and repair parts; orders parts as needed. 
• May assist with preventative maintenance on all equipment as needed.
• Learn and adhere to safety and security policies and procedures, including wearing appropriate PPE at all times.
• Maintain a clean, sanitary, and safe work area.
• Responsible for adhering to food safety and quality system requirements by committing to meet all pertinent regulatory, customer, and SQF requirements.
• Must follow company GMP’s, SOP’s, and SSOP’s at all times.

Qualifications and Experience:

• English is the primary language skill; however, bilingual skills may be beneficial based on business necessity.
• Ability to climb ladders and to work with chemicals and cleaning products.
• Mechanics provide basic mechanical tools required to perform duties and responsibilities.
• High degree of accuracy and attention to detail; Ability to work with confidential information in a professional manner.
• Ability to read, write and perform basic mathematical calculations required.
• Must be willing to work weekends, holidays, and varying shifts, as required.
• Must be able to work independently and/or on a team in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Minimum age: 18 and Must be able to pass a drug screen and physical.

Certificates/Licenses/Registrations: 

• PLC, HVAC, Ammonia, Refrigeration, and other specialty certifications preferred but not required.
• One-year certificate from college or technical school; and three-years related experience and/or training in manufacturing equipment maintenance and repair; or an equivalent combination of continued education and experience.
• Material Handling Equipment (MHE).

Physical Demand/Working Conditions: 

• Must be able to frequently stand, walk, climb, Bend, Twist, Push/Pull reach at, above and below shoulder. Lift/Carry/ Lower: 1-60 lbs continuously, and 60-90 lbs occasionally. Simple and Firm Grasping continuously. Operate equipment, infrequent.
• Required to work in hot (100°+) and cool (less than 32°), and humid environments throughout the year. Exposed to noise and vibration and chemicals. 

I understand the description of this job and the essential functions, as given above.  I also understand that all of the duties are not described above and that I will perform those above and other related duties as directed by my supervisor and management.