Job Summary:

Leads preventative maintenance activities, troubleshoots processes and process equipment, and executes equipment repairs/modifications. This is a hands-on position that requires the majority of time to be spent on the production floor working on the equipment.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Troubleshoots equipment breakdowns and performs mechanical, pneumatic, and electrical maintenance whenever required to ensure uninterrupted customer supply.
• Respond to maintenance requests from the production team as assigned by the shift lead.
• Maintain preventative maintenance schedules
• Work with OEM’s to obtain technical support via phone/email Position Requirements Required Skills:
• Fluent in all kinds of technical documentation including but not limited to drawings, schematics, blueprints, and P&IDs (electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic, steam, etc.)
• Hands on experience with automated equipment, PLC’s, manufacturing, and robotics
• Proficiency using digital multimeter, oscilloscope, and basic hand tools
• Knowledge of devices and instrumentation used in automated machinery (PNP/NPN, types of proximity sensors, analog/digital, amplitude/sensitivity, etc.)
• Experience with the following systems and their associated components: steam (preferably clean steam), pneumatic, hydraulic, and water (preferably WFI)
• Ability to complete work in a cGMP compliant fashion, with all associated paperwork and environments (clean areas, sterile gowning, ISO 5)
• Proficiency with Office 365 products, particularly Word and Excel
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Prior use of RCA to determine failure mode, including creating and implementing solutions to prevent reoccurrence of the failure
• Works with hand tools, lockout/tagout, chemicals, etc., demonstrating proper safety precautions
• Provides technical support for troubleshooting equipment problems which are beyond the Production Associate’s capability to address.
• Repairs, rebuilds, adjusts, inspects, and monitors production and/or facility related equipment and machinery.
• Implements equipment modifications or improvements
• Performs other duties as required to meet the needs of the department and company

Preferred Skills:

• Experience working in a cGMP environment and the requirements associated (change controls, cleanliness)
• Ability to use PLC for equipment troubleshooting
• Electrical, mechanical, or automation engineering or design
• Experience maintaining fill/finish, packaging, and sterilizing equipment in a pharmaceutical or F&B environment
• Uphold SQF requirements including promotion of a strong & positive food safety culture
• Active involvement in implementation, upkeep and continuous improvement of food safety as part of an interdisciplinary team
• Stewardship for our B-corp mission to promote worldwide health and wellness by fostering the delivery of high quality, healthy foods through sustainable methods.

Required Skills/Abilities: • Attention to detail

• Must work well in teams and demonstrate behavior conducive to promoting strong teamwork
• Must possess a positive attitude in a fast-paced production environment • Must be punctual, on site and ready for work at scheduled hours

Education and Experience:

• High School degree or equivalent
• 3-5 years experience with industrial equipment maintenance or equivalent military experience.
• Previous experience in food manufacturing preferred

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to stand and walk for 8-hour shifts
• Perform repetitive or continue behavior including lifting 20-30 pounds
• Frequently lifts and/or moves up to 25 pounds and up to 65 pounds rarely.
• Frequent bending, crouching, or twisting
• Work in various adverse conditions such as tight or enclosed spaces, heights, and temperature extremes to complete work assignments