Maintenance Tech

Alphia; Bern (KS); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Alphia is seeking a Maintenance Technician to support manufacturing facilities in all areas of the production process. You will form, fabricate, and assemble components for experimental projects, and repair or modify equipment to ensure reliable operation.

The role requires the ability to operate plant equipment and basic tools, perform preventive maintenance, and troubleshoot issues while maintaining safety and GMP standards.

Qualifications

• Education: High school diploma or equivalent.
• Experience: One year experience in manufacturing environment preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to efficiently operate plant equipment (electrical instruments, welders, lathes, grinders, etc.).
• Ability to perform basic machine setups and troubleshooting.

Responsibilities

• Form and fabricate parts and components from directions.
• Use machine tools and instruments with metals and other materials.
• Troubleshoot malfunctioning machines and systems and implement repairs as approved.
• Maintain understanding of plant equipment and perform maintenance under supervision.
• Establish and maintain preventive maintenance schedules.
• Ensure equipment and facilities are fully operational and safe.

Skills

Machine operation

Troubleshooting

Fabrication

Electrical systems

Preventive maintenance

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Welders

Torches

Lathes

Grinders

Plasma cutter

CMMS

Job description

Job Description

JOB PURPOSE: Supports the manufacturing facilities in all areas of the manufacturing process. Maintains the highest levels of productivity, efficiency, safety, quality, and sanitation. Form, fabricates and assembles components for experimental projects, and repairs and modifies existing machines/equipment/ facilities to ensure reliable, consistent operation according to directions, specifications, and approval of supervision.

Description Of Essential Duties

• Form and fabricate parts and components working from graphic, written or verbal directions.
• Use machine tools, electric equipment and instruments working with various metals and other materials within prescribed tolerances.
• Analyze malfunctioning machines and systems (electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, etc.), recommend corrective action and make repairs or modifications as approved by the Maintenance Supervisor.
• Maintain a working understanding of plant production process equipment, systems, and facilities to perform maintenance effectively under general direction.
• Work in cooperation with all other Departments to maintain a safe environment for food production and workers.
• Shares responsibility with all team members for meeting or exceeding all Quality, Safety, Sanitation, Environmental, and GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices) standards.
• Functions as a resource to troubleshoot processing problems on a timely basis.
• Responsible for equipment and facility repairs/improvements to ensure a safe and productive environment.
• Responsible for establishing and maintaining preventive maintenance schedules.
• Ensures all process lines, equipment, and systems are fully operational and maintained.
• Perform other miscellaneous duties as assigned by Supervisor.

Qualification Requirements

Education: High school diploma or equivalent

Experience: One year experience in manufacturing environment preferred

Technical

• Demonstrated ability to efficiently operate all plant equipment, including but not limited to electronic instruments, welders, torches, lathes, saws, grinders, basic hand tools, belt lacers rotary hammers, drills, threaders, computers, presses, benders, plasma cutter, trucks, drain reamers, pumps communication equipment, forklifts, manlifts and HVAC equipment.
• Ability to perform basic machine setups.
• Troubleshooting expertise, and the ability to teach others.
• Ability to work with materials such as metals, plastics, piping, wiring, concrete, machine components, lubricants, solvents, fittings, fasteners, power transmission equipment, belting, steam, and compressed air.
• Basic computer skills (email, CMMS)
• Completion of Maintenance Tech I Training.

Communication

• Ability to express ideas clearly and concisely (verbally and written)
• Ability to explain, teach, and coach processes, procedures, and concepts.
• Ability to provide constructive and timely feedback.

Problem Solving

• Ability to detect problems and opportunities early.
• Ability to identify and gather relevant information to identify underlying issues.
• Ability to solve problems based on information and logical assumptions, considering resources, constraints, and organizational value.
• Ability to analyze data to recognize trends and cause-effect relationships.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

(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. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential function. The phrases “occasionally,” “regularly,” and “frequently” correspond to the following definitions: “occasionally” means up to 25% of working time, “regularly” means between 26 and 75% of working time, and “frequently” means 76% and more of working time.) While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear, walk, and move from place to place. The employee is occasionally required to sit, use foot/feet to operate machine, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl or reach above shoulders. The employee is frequently required to stand and use hands to finger, handle, or touch. The employee must exert 50 to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and / or up to 25 to 50 pounds of force frequently, and / or 10 to 20 pounds of force constantly. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

(The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions). The employee may be frequently exposed to allergens and/or airborne particles in the production area. Production employees are exposed to temperatures ranging from 50 to 115 degrees, depending on the season and workstation, and may be working near moving mechanical parts. Occasional exposure to outdoor weather conditions may occur. The noise level in the work environment may be loud while production equipment is running. Personal Protection Equipment (including boots, gloves, safety glasses, and/or face shields) is required during various processes in the production area. Ear plugs and bump caps are always required in the production area. The above statements reflect the general details necessary to describe the principal functions of the occupation described and shall not be construed as a detailed description of all the work requirements that may be inherent in the occupation.

Alphia is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.