at DeWafelbakkers in North Little Rock, Arkansas, United States
Job Description
Position Summary
The Maintenance Technician executes the scheduled and day-to-day activities of the Maintenance Department to ensure the plant meets department and overall plant goals of safety and quality. Performs all work in a manner that complies with all federal, state, local, SQF, company rules and regulations and with optimum regard for plant safety and Good Manufacturing Practices.
Essential Job Functions
- Troubleshoots repairs and maintains plant machinery and equipment such as mixers, conveyors, compressors, and pumps.
- Troubleshoots, repairs or replaces control devices such as switches, photo eyes, proximity sensors, pushbuttons, contactors, motor starters, etc. as needed
- Troubleshoots repairs or replaces oven components such as burners, valves, bearings, scrapers, etc.
- Troubleshoots repairs or replaces pneumatic and basic electrical power components.
- Troubleshoots repairs or replaces PLC based control systems.
- Preforms work order repairs, inspections and adjustments as well as preventative and predictive maintenance tasks.
- Sets up and operates metal working equipment such as hand tools, welders, drill press, or grinders.
- Monitors and assists outside contractors on/outside the premises.
- Works closely with production, refrigeration and warehouse personnel to effectively resolve and eliminate plant and process problems.
- Communicates daily all pertinent information to department management.
- Works in conjunction with maintenance and refrigeration technicians to cross train on system maintenance to obtain adequate coverage across all shifts.
- Assists management in developing standard operating procedures, and duty cycles for all repairs and maintenance, relating to process and packaging equipment.
- Interprets and understands plans and specifications, schematics, operating and maintenance manuals for applicable system.
- Maintains plant boiler and hot water systems.
- Participates in plant safety, SQF, health and environmental programs.
- Perform all other duties, responsibilities, and special projects as assigned
Education/Training
Required:
- High School diploma
Preferred:
- Technical College/PLC Certification Course
- Electrical/mechanical experience, preferably within the industry.
Experience/Knowledge/Abilities
Required:
- Mechanical / pneumatic/ hydraulic / basic electrical skills.
- Ability to stand on feet in a plant environment for up to 12 hours.
- Ability to lift, push, and pull up to 50 pounds on a regular basis, and occasionally more pounds inside and outside of the facility.
- Ability to stand, twist, reach, and bend on a regular basis.
Preferred:
- Experience in a food manufacturing and packaging environment.
- Working knowledge of PLC’s
- Bi-lingual English / Spanish ability
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE):
- Slip resistant footwear
- Apron or smock or uniform
- Company supplied gloves
- Hairnet/beard net
- Ear, eye, and head protection gear
- Additional PPE may be required depending on task
Employees Supervised: None
Travel: None
Work Environment: Typical food manufacturing environment with regular exposure to heat and cold environments depending on the area assigned.