Maintenance Technician

Intermountain Blending and Filling; Meridian (ID); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Intermountain Blending & Filling (IBF) seeks a Maintenance Technician to repair and maintain processing and packaging equipment at our Idaho facility. You will troubleshoot mechanical and electrical systems, perform PMs, and support safe operation of conveyors and filling lines.

The ideal candidate has an associates degree or skilled trades certificate, forklift certification, and hands-on experience with electrical schematics, PLCs, CMMS and SAP, plus strong attention to detail and safety.

Qualifications

• Associates degree or skilled trades certification or equivalent experience.
• Experience in maintenance functions.
• Forklift certification.
• Electrical knowledge including AC/DC circuits and motor controls.
• Ability to read electrical schematics and PLC/Ladder logic.
• Knowledge of tools and meters for maintenance tasks.
• Familiarity with CMMS and SAP.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot and repair processing and packaging equipment.
• Perform preventative maintenance (PM) on equipment.
• Develop and maintain repair documentation in SAP/CMMS.
• Mentor less experienced staff.
• Maintain a clean and safe work environment.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Mechanical repairs

Electrical knowledge

Read schematics

PLC/Ladder logic

Documentation

Problem solving

Communication

Education

Associates degree or certification

Tools

Electric meters

Megger

Hand tools

Power tools

CMMS

SAP

Job description

Description

Intermountain Blending & Filling (IBF) is looking for a Maintenance Technician to repair and maintain machinery, mechanical equipment, and electrical equipment.

Hours are 6:30am-3:0pm M-F

What You Will Do:

• Troubleshoot and perform mechanical repairs on processing and packaging equipment to include but not limited to: liquid and powder fillers, capping systems, form, fill and seal lines, conveyors, gear boxes, pumps, heat tunnels, hydraulic systems, pneumatic systems, USP water treatment, and boilers.
• Replace, repair, adjust and install electrical components, motors, transformers, belts, nuts and bolts, rollers, and defective parts.
• Conduct basic electrical checks on electrical components including continuity, fuses, and switches.
• Set-up and operate various filling lines.
• Install changeover parts in machinery and equipment as directed.
• Clean and lubricate shafts, bearings, gears, and other parts of machinery.
• Repair and replace gauges, valves, pressure regulators, and related equipment.
• Perform preventative maintenance (PM) checks on all processing/packaging equipment.
• Perform safety audits on processing and packaging equipment.
• Develop and maintain documentation of assigned projects and equipment repairs through work orders in SAP.
• Mentor less experienced staff.
• Maintain a clean and safe work environment.
• Perform all other assigned tasks and requirements as assigned

We're Looking For:

• Associates degree or certification from a skilled trades program or equivalent experience.
• Demonstrated experience in maintenance functions
• Forklift certification
• Electrical knowledge including AC/DC circuits, motor controls including variable frequency drives (VFDs).
• Ability to read electrical schematics and interpret PLC/Ladder logic.
• Demonstrated knowledge of a variety of hand and power tools, electric meters, and material handling equipment.
• Demonstrated knowledge of machine tools such as grinders, drill presses, and band saws to repair or fabricate machine parts, jigs, and fixtures.
• Demonstrated knowledge of electrical test instruments such as volt/ohm/milliamp-meter, amp probe, and megger.
• Familiarity with lockout-tagout (LOTO), personal protective equipment (PPE), current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMPs), and Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points (HAACP) programs.
• Strong problem-solving skills.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as drawings, safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to follow specified processes and detailed instructions.
• Basic knowledge of computers and familiarity with Computer Maintenance Management Software (CMMS) and SAP.