Position Title: Maintenance Technician
Shift: Two 12 hour shifts 5am-5pm and 5pm-5am. Looking to change that to 7am-7pm and 7pm-7am.
Weekends: If needed
Contract or direct hire: 4 month contract-to-hire
Drug screen/background: yes to both
Job description:
- Ability to perform mechanical work, valve replacement, conveyor bearing and chain replacement, motor/gearbox replacement, lubrication systems
- Must possess the skills/knowledge of an Industrial Electrician to read and comprehend electrical schematics to install, troubleshoot, conduct preventative maintenance and perform repairs to facilities and production equipment to 480 Volts, 3-Phase
- Ability to troubleshoot and re-wire high speed equipment such as AC/DC motors, VFDs, PLCs, PLC I/O modules and servo motors
- Working knowledge of electrical controls systems, safety circuits, and automation components such as inductive proximity sensors, photo eye sensors, and mechanical limit switches
- Ability to work off shifts and overtime as necessary
- Must be able to work in varying temperatures and climates
- Ability to work independently or with a team to repair and maintain equipment as needed in a fast paced environment during production
- Practice safe working habits, ability to follow directions, and work with minimal supervision
- Experience with boiler systems and ammonia refrigeration a plus
- Other duties as assigned
Qualifications:
- High school diploma or equivalent
- 3 years’ experience in an industrial maintenance related field
- Strong knowledge and understanding of hydraulics, pneumatics, belt systems, motors, pumps, and other industrial machine components
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to work effectively in a team environment with people of varying skills and backgrounds.
- Knowledge of safety policies and procedures is required (e.g. lock out / tag out, high voltage electrical)
- Working knowledge of and the ability to use hand and power tools
- Experience in the food industry, is a plus