Industrial Maintenance Technician (Midshift)

Southern Glazer's Wine & Spirits; City of Syracuse (NY); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in beverage distribution is seeking a skilled Maintenance Technician to ensure optimal operation of production machinery. The role includes supporting the Preventative Maintenance program, troubleshooting various mechanical and electrical issues, and adhering to safety standards. Successful candidates will demonstrate strong collaborative and problem-solving skills and will participate in ongoing training for skill enhancement.

Qualifications

• Experience in maintaining, troubleshooting and installing mechanical systems.
• Ability to work independently and in teams.
• Knowledge of safety protocols and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Support the Preventative Maintenance program and reduce downtime.
• Troubleshoot equipment and mechanical systems effectively.
• Ensure compliance with safety and quality standards.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Mechanical Maintenance

Electrical Maintenance

Problem-Solving

Team Collaboration

Tools

Power Tools

Hand Tools

Measuring Tools

Job description

Responsibilities Include:

• Support the Preventative Maintenance (PM) program with a goal of continually reducing unscheduled downtime.
• Analyze problems and interpret technical information necessary to make required repairs (troubleshooting of equipment issues).
• Perform mechanical, electrical maintenance and repairs on production machinery and facility support equipment.
• Inspect, operate and test machinery or equipment to diagnose machine malfunction and validate work performed.
• Ensure safety by following all company policies including safety rules, procedures and Lock-out / Tag-out procedures, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP’s), personal safety standards, food safety standards as well as OSHA standards.
• Troubleshoot equipment as well as plant electrical/mechanical systems and develop sustainable solutions accordingly.
• Complete all assigned work orders within the time allotted. Maintain complete records of work performed using software, work orders, detailed logs and have good communication skills across all groups/departments.
• Assist with equipment change overs and line startups, troubleshooting issues as needed.
• Identify required parts, maintain current inventories and parts reorder lists.
• Assure that all products are manufactured to the highest standard of quality.
• Participates in Continuous Improvement, also provides suggestions to improve processes and participates on team projects.
• Continue to grow maintenance and leadership skillsets through assigned training.

Necessary Skills/Abilities:

• Able to maintain, troubleshoot and install bearings, seals and gaskets, compressed air systems and basic plumbing/piping, align gearboxes, sprocket/chains, belts, clutches, bearings and brakes, conveyors and belting.
• Able to use all power tools, hand tools, drill presses, shop tools, etc.
• Able to identify and use basic measuring tools for mechanical repair (Ex: Calipers, Micrometers).
• Able to identify and correctly disposition chemicals and lubricants in mechanical PM and repair.
• Able to read and interpret documents in English such as safety rules, operating and maintenance procedures, procedure manuals and instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
• Able to work from drawings, schematics, sketches and through verbal communication.
• Able to work independently as well as in a team environment on assigned projects/ tasks and report to supervision the status of each as needed.
• Must be able to work shift schedules plus overtime as dictated by the needs of the business, including weekends and holidays.
• Able to demonstrate practical problem-solving skills.
• Able to collaborate with team members.
• Able to develop Maintenance skills through assigned training.
• Able to learn and apply the principles of the BBU Maintenance and Manufacturing Standards, including lean tools, concept of continuous improvement, Reliability, process capability and operational discipline.