Job Description:

Shift:

12 Hour Shifts. 6 PM- 6:30 AM. Rotating days off. Week 1: On Monday, Tuesday, Friday & Saturday. Week 2: On Sunday, Wednesday, Thursday.2-week rotation: 2 on, 2 off, 3 on, 2 off, 2 on, 3 off.

Purpose of Role:

The Shift Technician is responsible for the efficient, safe and reliable operating condition of complex process and high-speed food processing equipment.  The Shift Technician must be multi-crafted (mechanical/electrical) and mainly focused on providing equipment troubleshooting and breakdown maintenance.  As troubleshooting requirements are accomplished, the Shift Technician will change focus toward preventive maintenance activities as assigned by the day-based System Maintenance Technician thru planned work orders.  They must systematically repair, adjust and maintain processing, filling, conveying, and packaging machinery as assigned using established maintenance reliability practices, consistent observation, repair, and follow-up of operational effectiveness.   Other duties include participating in continuous improvement teams, working on new project activities and continuous training. 

Principal Accountabilities:

Maintain, troubleshoot, test, modify, and program automated, electromechanical equipment to include:Refrigeration systemsMeat processing equipmentDry product handling and conveying systemsPressurized fluid systemsRaw product material handlingMixers and vesselsFlexible filling and sealing equipmentBatch retort steam pressure-cooking vesselsRobotic packaging and cassette handling cellsPackaging printing, labeling, and conveying systemsCase packers and palletizing equipmentApply engineering principals with mechanical and electrical knowledge to eliminate production problems and improve efficiency and reliabilityDevelop, track, and communicate maintenance specific metrics to identify reduce and eliminate recurring issues on equipment and improve system reliability.Apply predictive maintenance technologies and condition-based monitoring to equipment (oil analysis, vibration analysis, motor circuit analysis).Participation in continuous improvement activities (Lean Manufacturing, Kaizen).Perform Root Cause Failure Analysis on major unplanned breakdowns and recurring problems.Develop and implement Preventive Maintenance Procedures for each equipment item.Maintain equipment and assembly drawings and schematics, document maintenance activities, and maintain historic records.Design, implementation and completion of reliability and cost reduction projects   on equipment.Provide design input and maintenance support to engineering on major project concept, implementation, commission, validation and start-upBe the system expert and a resource for knowledge in operation, controls, set-up, and complex maintenance procedures.Provide equipment specific training to shift maintenance and operations associates to assure compliance with assembly, operating and safety procedures.Procure and maintain replacement parts inventory for assigned equipmentRebuild and restock spare parts assemblies for equipment or systemsManage personal work schedule and planned work orders to maintain system reliability and optimize run time.This position and all site associates are responsible for quality and food safety.

Mission Critical Competencies:

Knowledge of electrical systems including single and 3-phase controls and distribution systems 600 Volts AC and less. Maintain and troubleshoot AC and DC variable speed and servo controls in processing, filling, robotics, thermal processing, and packaging systems.Maintain, troubleshoot, and modify close-tolerance mechanical systems, mechanically timed equipment, hydraulic and pneumatic controlled and powered systems and components.Interpret Blueprints, perform machining to include Mill and Lathe, metal fabrication and repair using mechanical forming equipment and MIG, TIG and Stick welding skills.Management of area assets, equipment maintenance schedules, improvement projects, downtime personnel and resources, and equipment historical data.

Key Functional Skills/Knowledge

Precision instrumentation, repair and calibration (flow meters, pressure transducers, capacitance, inductance and ultra-sonic sensors, vision systems, temperature controls, microwave position sensors, digital/analog devices, Dolphin and AMS software)Programmable Logic Controller, troubleshooting, repair and adjustment (Allen Bradley)Hydraulic and pneumatic control and powered systemsRobotics operation, repair, and programmingMachining, mill and latheSteel fabrication and repairMechanical maintenanceWelding (MIG, TIG and stick)Blueprint readingThermal processing instruments and controlsProper use of hand and power toolsFood Manufacturing experience and knowledge of food safetyKnowledge of Good Manufacturing Practices

Desired Skills

Electrical/Electronics-install and repair (some explosion proof environments)Single and 3-phase powered equipment (troubleshoot, test, and repair)AC and DC control systems (troubleshoot, test, and repair)AC variable speed and servo drives (troubleshoot, replace, program)Fiber optic devices and cabling (repair, replace, set-up)Operate electronic test equipment (multi-meter, meg-ohm meter, amp probe, Hart Communicator, oscilloscope, power analyzer)

Key Experiences

5+ years experience maintaining mechanical systems on complex process and/or high-speed production equipment.Demonstrated experience troubleshooting, testing, and repairing instrumentation devices.WeldingMachiningMechanical maintenance

 Desired Education

HS Diploma or equivalentAssociates degree or equivalent in mechanical or electro-mechanical engineeringTechnical training from an accredited school and/or military experience in related fieldsElectrical safe work practicesConfined space entryWorking at heightsForklift operationFDA Better Process Control certificationFilling, seaming, packaging and labeling equipment maintenance training

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