Maintenance Technician - 2nd and 3rd shift openings

Cérélia North America; Whitehall (OH); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Cérélia North America is seeking a Maintenance Technician in Whitehall, Ohio. The ideal candidate will focus on preventive maintenance and the reliability of line equipment. Responsibilities include troubleshooting mechanical and electrical issues, performing maintenance tasks, and working closely with the maintenance team to ensure optimal efficiency. A trade school background in mechanical or electrical fields and a minimum of 2 years of industrial maintenance experience are preferred. This role supports the production of high-quality foods while adhering to safety standards.

Qualifications

• Ability to operate and maintain all equipment in assigned area.
• Experience with troubleshooting mechanical and basic electrical concerns.
• Knowledgeable in fabrication of small machine parts.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot mechanical and electrical concerns of the equipment.
• Perform preventive maintenance inspections and corrective work orders.
• Communicate and coordinate with the maintenance team and production management.

Skills

Mechanical

Electrical

Pneumatic

Time Management

Oral and written communication

Proficiency with technology

Education

Trade school with a concentration on mechanical or electrical

Minimum 2 years’ maintenance experience in industrial manufacturing

Job description

About The Opportunity

We are looking for a Maintenance Technician that focuses on PM completion & line coverage in assigned areas utilizing production and maintenance processes and tools. Required to safely operate assigned equipment and maintain all line equipment to improve equipment reliability. Prioritize task working with maintenance supervisor to determine direction and desired end result. Assist operation with achieving attainment and driving department KPI’s by reducing downtime through preventative, corrective, predictive, and condition-based maintenance strategies and continuous improvements and all other duties as assigned. This role will report directly to our Maintenance Supervisor.

Responsibilities

Technical Competences

• Troubleshoot mechanical and basic electrical concerns of the equipment, maintain and improve integrity and performance of line equipment, and complete scheduled work orders
• Utilizing maintenance windows to perform preventive maintenance inspections and corrective work orders on line equipment as assigned by the Maintenance Department to prevent mechanical and/or electrical breakdowns.
• Participate in the development improvement of documented maintenance procedures in the MaintainX CMMS
• Develop and implement improvements using learnings from emergent equipment work to prevent reoccurring equipment failures
• Utilize the MaintainX CMMS to create notifications, perform and confirm completed work orders while holding crew accountable for use of the system
• Must be able to operate and maintain all equipment in assigned area, which entails being able to setup, start-up, and adjust equipment, properly shutdown and changeover as required by company standards
• Must be able to read blueprints and schematics
• Knowledgeable in fabrication of small machine parts, guards, etc. is preferred
• Knowledgeable on the operation, service and repair of pneumatic and hydraulic, cylinders, valves, accumulators, and compressor and pipefitting
• Troubleshoot hydraulic, pneumatic, and steam processes for failure points and repair problems in those systems

Teamwork

• Communicate and coordinate with maintenance team and production management any maintenance activities required on assigned equipment to ensure optimum line efficiency and product quality
• Communicate with other line technicians and leads on other shifts, as necessary, to ensure coordination of all maintenance efforts on assigned equipment and effectively operate as part of a team
• Support implementation of department ideas/suggestions and best practices
• Maintain a good working relationship with all employees on all shifts
• Work with team to optimize product/material sequencing to minimize changeover time and to implement continuous improvement initiatives.
• Mentor and coach as needed on various maintenance and operational aspects to master their technical understanding of equipment and process controls
• Work with supervisor to identify and develop self in areas needing exposure and knowledge

Quality Assurance

• Follow established programs, policies, and practices to produce safe, quality foods that meet SQF, regulatory, company, and customer requirements
• Maintain equipment plus sustain a sanitary and clean environment during all phases of production and maintenance
• Perform all mandatory quality testing/checks and complete all related documentation and paperwork for department operations: Quality, Safety, etc

Health & Safety

• Follow company safety policies and practices fostering a safe workplace and environment for ourselves and our co-workers
• Conform to Company policy and procedures including, but not limited to: Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP’s), Lock Out/Tag Out, HACCP check points, Quality Standards, Fall Protection, Hot Work, OSHA Regulations, and all others
• Report unsafe acts and conditions to production and maintenance management and correct

Requirements

• Oral and written communication
• Time Management
• Proficiency with technology (e.g. personal computers / laptops and associated programs—Windows, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, etc.)
• Mechanical
• Electrical
• Pneumatic
• Plc’s

Education and /or Experience

• Trade school with a concentration on mechanical or electrical preferred
• Minimum 2 years’ maintenance experience in industrial manufacturing, food industry a plus

Other Requirements

• Ability to lift 50lbs and sit/ stand/ bend/ stoop according to job need
• Flexibility to work off-shifts, including days or nights, weekends, or holidays.