Core Responsibilities/Essential Functions:

• Install, troubleshoot, and start-up of process control and electrical systems
• Repair electrical equipment, perform preventive and predictive maintenance and completing projects
• Utilizing technical documentation (prints, manuals, specifications, etc.) to aid in troubleshooting. Accurately keeping maintenance records of critical and quality-related plant equipment.
• Determining root cause of failure and correcting condition to prevent reoccurrence.
• Auditing the maintenance program and identifying and recommending opportunities for improvement.
• Repairing failure using current procedures and recommend alternative methods of repair.
• Developing, documenting, and performing preventive and predictive maintenance tasks to maximize equipment reliability. Generating out-of-tolerance reports, when required, for equipment found outside of acceptance criteria.
• Drive continuous improvement at the plant level. Understanding and complying with all OSHA, NEC, state/provincial, and local codes. Participate in plant training and safety programs.
• Use Company computerized maintenance management system (SAP) to record and access maintenance-related information.
• Demonstrating safe work habits and proper care for tools and equipment.
• Performing other duties as required.
• Acquiring new mechanical, pneumatics, hydraulics, VFD, PLC, and Control Systems certifications and/or  knowledge as appropriate and demonstrate proficiency.

Qualified candidates will have:

Work Environment:

• Ability to work in  loud and odorous environments, different physical environments, or in various weather conditions as required
• Must be able to move about in the processing areas and be able to do the following: lift and carry 50 pounds, stand and walk for sustained periods; climb stairs and ladders; bend; reach; push; pull and enter tanks

Position type and expected hours of work: Full time position, be willing to work any day of the week, an off shift and/or rotating shifts as applicable or assigned. Overtime may be required.

Education and experience:

• High school diploma or GED required or equivalent combination of industrial experience and education.
• Technical training in accredited technical school or equivalent, with certification in one ore more of the following industrial math, industrial electrical or instrumentation strongly preferred.
• Knowledge or experience with medium voltage
• Experience with PLCs and VFDs  
• Must be able to complete pre-employment assessments as required
• Must be able to pass a background check for education, work history, and criminal record
• Must be able to successfully pass a physical and drug screen as applicable by local government
• Knowledge in the installation, maintenance, and repairs of common mechanical systems found in an industrial manufacturing facility that require instrumentation.
• Ability to read and understand labels, blueprints, schematics, job site maps/directions, instruction manuals and/or written instructions accurately.

Additional eligibility qualifications:

• Read, write, and speak in English and work in a team environment
• Computer literate with prior experience with computerized maintenance management system (CMMS), SAP experience a plus
• Able to develop and apply mechanical/problem solving skills, preferred
• Knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practice and Food Safety, a plus
• Understanding of OSHA rules