Maintenance Technician

Allied Reliability; Bethlehem (Northampton County); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Allied Reliability is seeking a maintenance technician to ensure the upkeep of its production facility in Northampton County, Bethlehem. The ideal candidate will perform preventative maintenance on electrical and mechanical equipment, assisting with production and safety goals.

Key duties include troubleshooting machinery, maintaining systems, and ensuring food safety standards are upheld. Candidates should have experience in an industrial environment with a strong understanding of electrical and mechanical systems.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years working in an industrial environment in related capacity.
• Experience with PLCs, ladder logic, and troubleshooting control systems.
• Ability to clearly communicate in English (both verbal and written).

Responsibilities

• Perform maintenance repairs on industrial equipment.
• Troubleshoot breakdowns of machinery and production lines.
• Maintain efficient function of the boiler and water softener.

Skills

Industrial electrical systems

Mechanical systems

PLC troubleshooting

Food safety practices

Metal fabrication

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associate degree in science

Tools

SAP work requests

Blueprint interpretation

Job description

What You Will Do

The maintenance technician is responsible for the upkeep of the Production facility. The primary responsibility of this role is preventative maintenance of electrical and mechanical equipment in accordance with standards. The maintenance technician will support the production, quality, cost and safety goals of the manufacturing operation and plant facilities.

How You Will Make an Impact

• Performs a wide variety of maintenance repairs and services. Troubleshoots breakdowns of machinery and production line. Setup and disassemble machines as needed.
• Perform daily plant maintenance, preventative maintenance, troubleshooting and all other related functions on various industrial equipment and PLC.
• Perform changeovers, installation of motors, belts, drives, and other mechanical systems.
• Responsible for the timely completion of all work orders as assigned. Coordinates special projects as directed by the Maintenance Supervisor.
• Set-up and adjust machines to ensure proper operation.
• Read, understand and interpret blueprints and CAD drawings.
• Maintain records pertinent to equipment performance, necessary repairs and downtime via PM’s, SAP work requests, utilizing PC based systems.
• Assures food safety standards with regards to GMPs and HACCP plan are being followed by self and fellow employees.
• Report food safety & quality problems to personnel with authority to initiate action.
• Follows all relevant SOPs and corrective action procedures. Notifies supervisor of process deviations.
• Assists in monitoring all work being performed by outside contractors.
• Monitors and maintains all building systems as assigned. Assist with building and grounds maintenance.
• Maintain efficient function of the boiler and water softener; add chemicals or salt as needed.
• Responsible for alerting the Maintenance Manager or Maintenance Supervisor of any unusual occurrence and/or damage that has taken place, or that may occur.
• Works within established expense limits.
• Responds to handheld radio calls for maintenance problems around the plan.
• Maintain a professional, courteous manner with all visitors, vendors, contractors, and fellow employees.

What You Will Bring

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Associate degree in science area preferred.
• Minimum of 2 years working in an industrial environment in related capacity required.
• Broad understanding of industrial electrical, 24V – 480V, 3 phase, mechanical, and building systems.
• Experience with PLCs, ladder logic, and troubleshooting control systems.
• Knowledge of mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and pumping systems.
• Experience in welding and metal fabrication.
• Ability to clearly communicate in English (both verbal and written) required.
• Good understanding of computer program functionality.
• Knowledge of food safety and good manufacturing practices (GMPs).