Autonomous Maintenance Technician- Packing area-1st shift

Clemens Food Group; Coldwater (MI); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Clemens Food Group is seeking a Maintenance Technician to troubleshoot and repair production equipment, ensure safe and efficient operations, and support changeovers and equipment setup on a daily basis. You will work within the assigned work area, coordinate with maintenance and production teams, and help implement process improvements.

The role emphasizes adherence to Lockout/Tagout, safe lifting practices, and operating knowledge of SAP and Outlook for work orders and communications.

Qualifications

• Experience maintaining and repairing production equipment.
• Ability to troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems.
• Capable of leading equipment setup during production start and changeovers.
• Willingness to train and certify team members on safety and equipment use.
• Strong adherence to plant safety rules and LOTO practices.

Responsibilities

• Proposes solutions to complex problems on production equipment to Maintenance Technicians and Management.
• Troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems issues during shift.
• Oversee production within assigned work area.
• Assist in repairing equipment, fixtures, systems, conveyors, and other equipment.
• Modify, lubricate, diagnose, and operate equipment per SOPs and Safety Standards.
• Lead and participate in equipment setup during start operations and product changeovers.

Job description

• Proposes solutions to complex and reoccurring problems on production equipment to Maintenance Technicians and Management to resolve issues.
• Troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems issues that arise during assigned shift
• Oversee production within assigned work area
• Assist in repairing equipment, fixtures, systems, conveyors, and other equipment within assigned work area
• Modify, lubricate, diagnose, and operate equipment in accordance with Clemens's defined processes including SOPs, Safety Standards, etc.
• Work independently and with other team members in assigned work area to complete repairs and preventative maintenance tasks in a safe and timely manner.
• Lead and Participate in Equipment Setup during the production start operations and product change over actives on a daily basis.
• Understand and follow plant safety rules including Lock out Tag out, safe lifting practices and safe machine operation.
• Utilize Computers including Microsoft Outlook (E-mail) and SAP (Work Orders/PM Completion)
• Coordinate, Train, and Certify other Production Team Members in LOTO as directed by Supervision.
• Coordinate, Train, and Certify other Production Team Members on the use of Forklift (PIT) Equipment as directed by Supervision
• Train and Certify Production Team Members on the operation, setup, and troubleshooting of production line equipment and tools as requested by Supervision.
• Identify repairs and process improvements needed to ensure safe, efficient, and reliable operation of equipment within the department. Submit work requests as needed. Escalate any roadblocks to production and maintenance management.