Maintenance Technician

Vance Airscoop; Mexico (MO); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Vance Airscoop is seeking a Maintenance Technician to install, troubleshoot, repair and maintain production and facility equipment in a food manufacturing environment. You will handle emergency repairs, preventive maintenance and basic carpentry/plumbing tasks to support site goals.

The role requires 1+ years in food manufacturing or a 2-year applied technology degree, with experience in mechanical, electrical, PLC and pneumatics work.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of experience in a food manufacturing facility or 2-year degree in applied technology.
• Experience with mechanical, electrical, PLC & pneumatics in a manufacturing setting.
• Maintain a safe work environment and adhere to safety policies.
• Moderate troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Strong organizational skills for robust planning and scheduling.
• Ability to use measuring tools and basic math.
• Strong written and verbal communications skills.
• Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment.
• Ethical conduct.
• Strong time management skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide emergency/unscheduled repairs of production equipment during production.
• Perform scheduled maintenance repairs during machine service.
• Perform mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic troubleshooting and repair.
• Read and interpret equipment manuals and work orders.
• Diagnose problems, replace or repair parts, test and adjust.
• Perform preventive maintenance on machines, equipment and plant facilities.
• Perform plumbing maintenance and carpentry tasks.
• Use hand and power tools, electric meters and material handling equipment.
• Detect faulty operations and report issues to supervision.
• Maintain clean and orderly work areas in compliance with safety regulations.

Skills

Mechanical skills

Electrical

Troubleshooting

Preventive maintenance

Pneumatics

Hydraulics

Plumbing

Carpentry

Safety compliance

Organizational skills

Multi-tasking

Communication skills

Education

2-year degree in applied technology

Tools

PLC

Electrical meters

Job description

Position Overview

The maintenance technician position is responsible for performing highly diversified duties to install, troubleshoot, repair and maintain production and facility equipment according to safety, predictive and productive maintenance systems and processes to support the achievement of the site’s business goals and objectives.

Essential Job Functions

• Provide emergency/unscheduled repairs of production equipment during production and performs scheduled maintenance repairs of production equipment during machine service.


• Perform simple machinist duties and responsibilities.


• Perform mechanical skills including, but not limited to, mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, troubleshooting and repair of production machines.


• Read and interpret equipment manuals and work orders to perform required maintenance and service.


• Diagnose problems, replace or repair parts, test and adjust.


• Perform regular preventive maintenance on machines, equipment and plant facilities.


• Perform a variety of plumbing maintenance and carpentry functions.


• Use a variety of hand and power tools, electric meters and material handling equipment in performing duties.


• Detect faulty operations, defective material and report those and any unusual situations with proper supervision.


• Comply with safety regulations and maintain clean and orderly work areas.

Non-Essential Job Functions

• Daily interaction with Maintenance Manager, Director of Facility, Ex. Director of Operations, Production Manager.


• Daily interaction with mechanical technicians, shift supervisors and leads.


• Frequent interaction with vendors and contractors.

Requirements

• 1+ years of experience working in a food manufacturing facility or 2-year degree in applied technology.


• Some working knowledge in a food manufacturing facility with previous mechanical, electrical, PLC & pneumatics experience


• Maintain a safe work environment and adheres to all company safety policies.


• Moderate troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.


• Must have excellent organizational skills to ensure ability to organize robust planning and scheduling methods.


• Ability to use measuring tools and basic math skills.


• Strong written and verbal communications skills.


• Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment.


• Ethical conduct.


• Strong time management skills.

Other Skills/Abilities

• Ability to work individually and in a team setting.

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:

The employee is frequently required to stand, walk, talk, vision, read, write and hear. The employee is occasionally required to sit, bend, lift 50 lbs., climb, balance, reach, stoop, kneel, crouch, and crawl.