POSITION SUMMARY:
- Repair and maintain all production related machinery, and the physical Plant.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Performs preventative maintenance according to established procedures;
- Repairs molding and lining department machinery and auxiliary support equipment (e.g. presses, lining/assembly machines, chillers, cooling towers, un-winders, spinning bowls, etc.);
- Performs mold changes and tool changes;
- Performs and completes necessary documentation for daily, weekly, and monthly PMs, safety checks, and troubleshooting/repairs;
- Follows and adheres to lock out / tag out procedures;
- Fabricates parts (e.g. guards, tooling components) for machines as needed;
- Continually increases skills through education and training;
- Familiarizes themselves with all equipment on the production floor including its purpose, use, and function.
OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Performs other duties that may be assigned;
- Responsible for following all Safety Rules, policies, procedures and work instructions;
- Responsible for following all Food Safety related policies and procedures.
- Backup: Off-shift maintenance
Requirements EDUCATION AND TRAINING:
- High School diploma or equivalent;
- Fork lift certification.
EXPERIENCE:
- Hands on experience in pneumatics, basic electricity and mechanical devices, usage of hand and power tools, measuring devices, welding, surface grinders, lathe;
- Ability to read and understand assembly diagrams, electrical and pneumatic symbols and diagrams, and blueprints/schematics.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
- Pushing or Pulling (0-5 lbs. typically 0-15% of the day) - tools; (5-60+ lbs. typically 15-40% of the day) parts, tool box
- Lifting or Carrying (0-1 lbs. typically >70% of the day) - tools, parts; (1-60 lbs. typically 0-40% of the day)
- Simple grasping (15-40%)
- Firm grasping (15-40%)
EQUIPMENT USED:
- Hand and power tools, fork lift, surface grinders, precision measuring equipment, welders, lathe, milling machine, personal computer, phone, calculator, copier, printer, scissors.
CONTACTS:
- Management, Maintenance Personnel, and Production Personnel.
SUPERVISION: