ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following (others may be assigned):

• Installs, repairs, and performs preventative maintenance of operating equipment, other equipment, and support equipment as assigned.
• Troubleshoots and repairs electrical, mechanical, hydraulic and or program issues with Molding and AMO machines and all support equipment.
• Installs electrical, plumbing and interface systems on machines.
• Develops solutions to improve and resolve issues with machines.
• Performs MIG & TIG welding.
• Uses fabricating skills.
• Reads prints/schematics.
• Understands PLC and RS Logic and knows how to use them to test equipment and/or make adjustments to equipment.
• Performs daily PM’s and maintains the proper paperwork.
• Complies with safety regulations and established lean manufacturing principles.
• Works with other mechanics, engineering, and manufacturing to ensure continuous operations within the plant.
• Provides general facilities maintenance.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Follows applicable Food Safety and cGMP policies.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE

• 1-2 years of experience working in maintenance for a manufacturing company preferred.
• Associate degree in Industrial Maintenance or a closely related field or equivalent applied experience with hydraulics, industrial electricity, electronics, and control systems is required.
• Effective written and oral communication skills necessary.
• Must be able to work with limited supervision.
• Experience and ability to read prints/schematics required.
• Knowledge of HVAC, plumbing, and welding is beneficial.
• Additional training may be required to retain position

PHYSICAL DEMANDS  The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear.  The employee frequently is required to climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.  The employee is occasionally required to sit.  The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 35 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds with assistance.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT  The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts.  The employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions; high, precarious places; outside weather conditions; risk of electrical shock; and vibration.  The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.