Maintenance Technician - Nights

Position Summary

Reporting to the Maintenance Manager/supervisor, the Maintenance Technician conducts, maintains, tests and repairs electrical/electronic, mechanical, hydraulic and pneumatic systems and components. Applies knowledge of electrical/electronic and mechanical principles in determining equipment malfunctions and applies skills in restoring equipment to operation. Provides skilled mechanical and electrical/electronic support to all areas of Manufacturing.  This is a night shift position.

Responsibilities

• Follows all required work safe practices. This would include lock-out tag-out requirements and wearing of all required PPE in designated areas, confined space safety, safe chemical handling, fall restraints, etc.
• Perform all tasks in accordance with company safety and GMP policies/guidelines.
• Troubleshoot, maintain and repair high-speed manufacturing and packaging equipment;
• Troubleshoot, maintain and repair mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic and electrical/electronic equipment including but not limited to programmable controls, numeral controls, power supplies, drives, gages and test equipment;
• Make adjustment to equipment ensuring the proper performance and safe operating conditions;
• Advise operators and line mechanics of operation procedures and requirements for working safely with electrical/electronic and mechanical equipment and components;
• Document and track all corrective and preventive maintenance performed, aiming to achieve maximum plant availability, with a target of zero unplanned downtime;
• Perform preventive maintenance functions as directed;
• Install equipment, machines, wiring, or programs to meet specifications;
• Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions;
• Install, start up and shut down equipment in accordance with company safety procedures for machine activation and shutdown and in line with OSHA requirements;

Requirements

Technical Associate Degree or accredited apprenticeship program of the equivalent in a technical field;
Three (3) year applicable experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience;
Equipment knowledge, Computer experience/operation and PLC programming are necessary (Allen-Bradley preferably);
Knowledge of hydraulic, pneumatic, electrical
Knowledge of electrical/ electronic components and equipment including the use of special instruments for diagnostic purposes;
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships and effective communication with peers, supervisors;
Excellent manual dexterity; Strong physical endurance; ability to lift up to 75lbs;
Ability to stand; walk; for long periods of time;
Able and willing to work 10-12hrs daily; Must be flexible with work hours and be able to work overtime and weekends when needed;
This position has been identified as a safety sensitive position within Leclerc Foods USA, Inc.

Essential Functions:

• Must be able to lift from floor to waist 52 lbs. 33% of the time.
• Must be able to lift from waist to shoulder 52 lbs 33% of the time.
• Must be able to push/pull a maximum force of 55 lbs.
• Regular and reliable attendance.