AmeriQual Foods - Maintenance Technician - 1st, 2nd, & 3rd Shift

Maintenance Technicians are responsible for completing necessary repairs to a variety of food manufacturing equipment. Additional duties are assigned as level increases.

• Duties and Responsibilities

  • Assist on new equipment installation, working professionally with manufacturing representatives, Engineering team, and other cross functional department team members
  • Diagnose equipment malfunctions utilizing inspection, operation and testing of equipment for diagnostic purposes. Provide support for root cause analysis to create corrective actions used to prevent repeat issues
  • Perform equipment calibrations and preventive maintenance including, but not limited to lubrication and frequency based tasks
  • Understand and adhere to all safety guidelines and GMPs including Confined Space and LOTO
  • Understand when to contact technical support for assistance for equipment repair or replacement
  • Update computerized maintenance system with accurate information related to work performed
  • Exhibit a sense of urgency around work order completion and documentation of work performed; must be comfortable quickly escalating and communicating equipment issues to others for support
  • Use CI Tools such as 5 Why for root cause analysis and problem-solving

Qualifications

• Successful candidates will have a 2-year degree in Industrial Maintenance or two plus years of industrial maintenance experience, preferably in a manufacturing environment
• Strong mechanical abilities and troubleshooting aptitude required; Electrical experience strongly preferred
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to work both independently and as a member of a cross-functional team
• Professional, can-do mentality
• Thorough working knowledge of all current OSHA and Safety Standards
• Ability to multi task and prioritize; strong time management skills with the ability to work independently without extensive supervision