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Description
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The following are fundamental duties that an individual who holds the position must perform. This is not an exhaustive list. Other duties, in addition to essential job functions, will be assigned at the discretion of the Maintenance Manager.
Works with acetylene torches, welders, hand tools, hydraulic and air-powered tools
May develop specifications from general description of parts of assemblies to be fabricated and draw or sketch device to be made.
Evaluates and verifies employee performance through the review of completed work assignments and work techniques.
Coordinates activities by scheduling work assignments, setting priorities, and directing the work of subordinate employees.
Selects and assigns staff, ensuring equal employment opportunity in hiring and promotion.
Supervises and assigns the work of maintenance employees.
Inspects work for completeness.
Determines material, equipment, and supplies to be used. Transfers equipment and personnel from one project to another as necessary.
Keeps time cards and other routine records.
Coordinates or installs, inspects, repairs and maintains the electrical, plumbing, mechanical and other related systems in all health department locations.
Coordinates or inspects, operates and maintains the heating, cooling and ventilation systems (including boiler system) in all health department locations.
Coordinates renovations of existing facilities and the construction of new facilities.
Coordinates and inspects major contract work on the electrical, plumbing and mechanical
Manage the plant preventive maintenance program.
Function as hands on lead mechanic to trouble shoot and repair equipment.
Supervise and lead the plant maintenance team
Perform basic electrical trouble shooting skills.
Train plant personnel to perform basic maintenance.
Perform periodic preventive maintenance checks as required.
Manage spare parts inventory, order parts as needed, and determine inventory and stock levels for spare parts.
Support continuous improvement initiatives.
Assist in maintaining maintenance budget
Must learn filling equipment, printers, material handling equipment, HTSTs systems, CIP systems and other dairy equipment.
Troubleshoot and repair basic single and three phase electrical systems and equipment up to 480 volts.
PLC programming knowledge and application software is preferred.
PLC troubleshooting experience preferred.
Must be able to work independently with little supervision.
QUALIFICATIONS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
KNOWLEDGE AND SKILL REQUIREMENTS
Working knowledge of basic electrical, mechanical, hydraulic and pneumatic systems, as well as the use of all shop equipment such as welding and machining equipment
Prior experience working with unions preferred
Ability to instruct and supervise employees
Considerable knowledge of the standard methods, principles, practices, tools and equipment of the maintenance trades.
Considerable knowledge of the occupational hazards and safety precautions of mechanical and electrical maintenance.
Considerable knowledge of the principles of mechanical equipment design and fabrication
Ability to meet and deal tactfully and courteously with fellow employees and vendors/contractors.
Ability to install, inspect, repair and maintain the electrical, plumbing and other related systems
Ability to update inventories and other supplies as needed.
Ability to inspect, operate and maintain the cooling and the boiler system.
Ability to understand complex written and oral instructions.
Thorough knowledge of the occupation hazards and corresponding safety precautions necessary for the safe performance of assigned duties.
Basic electrical maintenance skills required, 600vAC/3/60 a plus.
Computer skills, including Excel, Word, and Outlook
Self-starter who can succeed with limited supervision
Detail oriented with proven problem solving and troubleshooting skills
Ability to read and understand electrical schematics.
Ability to read and understand blueprints.
Follow all OSHA and Company safety standards.
Knowledge of lock out/tag out safety procedures
Ability to be courteous in difficult situations.
Ability to operate a forklift to move equipment/machinery
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
High School Diploma/GED required; Trade or technical certification, preferred
Two (2) to four (4) years industrial maintenance experience required in food and beverage industry or dairy environment preferred
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
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.
Safe work practices and be able to lift up to 75 pounds or greater at times.
Must be able to climb and work from ladders at height up to 30 feet and perform tasks at working heights up to 40 feet.
Bending, squatting and twisting of the body will occur.
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