Job Title: Maintenance Technician

The Maintenance Technician will be responsible for maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing equipment and systems within our food manufacturing facility. The ideal candidate will have a strong electrical background and experience with Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC’s).

Job Summary:

• Maintain, troubleshoot, and repair plastic extrusion lines. Re-programming machines and robots. experience with Fanuc Robots is a plus.
• Visually inspect, test, diagnose, and troubleshoot faulty equipment.
• Perform preventative maintenance on all plant equipment. Install new or repaired parts to keep machines running at a high standard.
• Read and interpret equipment manuals and schematic prints (electrical, pneumatic, and mechanical) to perform required maintenance and service.
• Work effectively and efficiently with production and senior leadership to solve problems.
• Working as a team player to reach consistent output goals
• Maintaining a safe workspace and commitment to following Hitachi Astemo's safety mission and standards.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

· Safely perform routine installations, repairs and maintenance on production equipment and systems to ensure optimal performance.

· Safely troubleshoot and repair electrical and mechanical issues in a timely manner.

· Conduct preventive maintenance to minimize downtime and extend equipment life.

· Install, maintain and troubleshoot PLCs and other control systems.

· Collaborate with production and engineering teams to improve equipment reliability and efficiency.

· Maintain accurate records of maintenance activities and repairs.

· Adhere to all safety protocols and regulations to ensure a safe working environment.

· Assist in development and implementation of maintenance procedures and schedules.

· Provide training and support to other maintenance staff as needed.

· Assists with audits and inspections by outside agencies

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE & QUALIFICATIONS:

· High School Diploma

· Ability to use basic math skills

· Minimum of 2 years in similar position or has demonstrated aptitude

· Well versed with all production machinery including Hayssen baggers, Bartelt, HMC form fill seal pouches, auger fillers, cappers, cartoners, Tronix labelers, Videojet printers, Bellmark printers, and ribbon mixers.

· Basic plumbing skills.

· Fabricating/welding/grinding skills.

· Pneumatics

· Machining skills

· Ability to read blue prints and basic schematics

· Demonstrated attendance and work reliability

· Attends and participates in all training programs required by company

· Works on a flexible schedule as needed

· Ability to work overtime, weekends and holidays (if necessary)

· Ability to adhere and promote Good Manufacturing Practices within plant

Equal Opportunity Employer

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