Maintenance Technician I

Maintenance Technician I

The Maintenance Technician is responsible for monitoring, troubleshooting, repairing and maintaining plant processing, facility and support equipment.

Location city, state: Websterville, VT

Hours: Monday- Friday 7-3:30, overtime as needed.

Wage: $26.94/hr

Maintenance Support / Mech 1

• Engagement- Safety and Quality:

• Comprehension and engagement of all safety requirements including those defined as creating imminent danger (LOTO, Arc Flash, Confined Space, and Fall Protection)
• Comprehension and engagement of all Quality program requirements to include GMP's and Food Safety.
• Completes all required Safety Engagements
• Conducts proper Lock out/Tag Out, when applicable, before starting work on a piece of equipment
• Reacts quickly and resolves all unsafe conditions and actions immediately - escalating when there is an issue they cannot quickly resolve on their own

• Communication:

• Participates in shift huddles when required
• Cooperates with coworkers/other mechanics
• Has a willingness to Learn
• Brings a Can-Do mindset to their tasks
• Develops and uses clear and direct communication skills
• Displays a willingness to stay late when needed and is flexible with their schedule
• Ability to read, write, comprehend, follow verbal and written instructions, and possess mathematical skills

• Integration of Competencies:

• Consistently submits WOs and PMs with parts issued to each, when applicable
• Adds required time to PMs and WOs to properly track labor hours
• Time management skills: proper use of e-Time to comply with Fair Labor standards as well as complying with the Attendance Policy

• Collaborates with creamery supervisors, management, safety, quality and machine operators to resolve issues
• Is approachable when asked to help reslove issues in production
• Can perform general preventative maintenance on equipment
• Performs routine system evaluations of mechanical equipment
• Ensures once repairs are complete, to leave a clean, orderly and sanitized production area
• Must have base knowledge and experience with maintenance shop tools
• Must have a minimum of two years of previous experience in an industrial environment
• Must be able to sit, stand and walk for extended periods of time
• Must be able to climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl for extended periods of time
• Utilizes use of Redzone, especially for line call assistance
• Ability to lift up to 60 pounds
• ALL OTHER DUTIES AS ASSIGNED

• 18 years or older
• 6+ months prior industrial maintenance experience, knowledge and/or education
• Basic computer skills
• Communicates work order progress to supervisor and production operators
• Ability to read, write, comprehend, follow verbal and written instructions and possess basic mathematical skills
• Possess mechanical aptitude. Some experience with mechanical systems, utilizing product manuals, troubleshooting mechanical breakdowns, and reading mechanical drawings.

• High School Diploma or GED
• 1+ years' experience with basic electrical systems, compressors, welding, plumbing, conveyers, hydraulics, packaging, PLC, pneumatics, preventive maintenance, and pumps.
• Forklift experience preferred or willing to be trained for certification
• Ensures a safe working environment for self and others while performing assigned tasks
• Able to work in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to effectively work with a variety of people and departments
• Ability to be flexible in work performed and schedule
• Self-reliant and able to accurately work under limited supervision
• Customer focused and able to work in a collaborative team
• Adhere to all standard operating procedures (SOPs)

• Frequent movement including walking, standing, bending/stooping, turning, twisting, pushing, pulling, raising arms, lifting, climbing and other active movements
• Performing duties while wearing personal protective equipment
• Working across temperature zones that may include cold and/or hot environments for extended periods and may include work in environments where dust is present
• Shift schedules that include days, nights, and weekends, some holidays and periodic overtime