Maintenance Lead

ZipRecruiter; Fairfield (CT); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Maintenance Technician to ensure the smooth operation of production equipment. This role involves troubleshooting mechanical issues, performing preventive maintenance, and ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards. You'll work closely with a team to maintain high production levels while addressing any equipment malfunctions. If you're passionate about problem-solving and want to make a significant impact in a dynamic environment, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Experience in maintaining production equipment safely and efficiently.
• Proficient in electrical schematics and troubleshooting.

Responsibilities

• Analyze mechanical problems and take corrective actions to maintain production.
• Perform preventive maintenance checks and report findings.
• Direct line operators and service personnel in daily operations.

Skills

Meat processing equipment handling

Electrical troubleshooting

Food manufacturing experience

Education

Completion of a three-year formal training program

Tools

Forklift

Job description

Job DescriptionJob Description

Reports To: Maintenance Manager

Department: Maintenance

Location: Fairfield, Ohio

Position Type: Full Time

Classification: Non - Exempt, Hourly $35.25/Hour plus .50 shift diff

Shift: 2nd Shift

Schedule: Monday – Friday (OT and Weekends, as required)

Position Summary

Responsible for maintaining production equipment in a safe and efficient manner. Follows GMP’s and SOPs to ensure a safe and quality product. Assist with the disassembly and reassembly as needed. Helps with installation of equipment. Identify problems through observations, listening, and using test equipment. Sets up, adjusts, and maintains assigned equipment with responsibility for production and quality on this equipment.

Required Qualifications

• Experience in handling meat processing equipment.
• Proficient in electrical troubleshooting and schematics.
• Food and/or manufacturing experience.
• Satisfactory completion of three-year formal training program.

Responsibilities

• Analyzes mechanical and operational problems on assigned equipment and plans for and takes corrective action. Makes necessary corrections and running adjustments to maintain maximum production and quality.
• Reviews production schedule and when equipment is not scheduled for manufacturing, changes over equipment to new sizes or performs scheduled maintenance.
• Tests equipment to check operation. Clears jams and sets aside product for inspection and rework. Tries out equipment after repairs, changeovers or extended downtime.
• Examines, tests, and measures product from assigned equipment for quality specifications, using gauges and instruments, and records data on appropriate forms. Checks product for visual defects.
• Makes preventive maintenance check and inspection of assigned equipment, reports findings to supervisor and takes appropriate action.
• Examines defects and analyzes spoilage causes and, where possible, takes corrective action. Analyzes and records cause of production delays on daily production report.
• Directs line operators and packers and service personnel, such as lift truck operators, in details of daily schedule, standard operating procedures, and requirements.
• Notifies maintenance department of recurring equipment malfunctions and corrective action taken, and of quality problems or supplies needed.
• Instructs and directs any maintenance trainees assigned.

Additional Responsibilities

• May operate forklift equipment during relief periods.
• Performs product examination and rework when line is down due to causes beyond mechanic’s control.
• High mental and visual effort required.

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