Maintenance Technician - 3rd shift (M - F 3:00pm to 11:30pm)

Dyersburg, TN; Dyersburg (TN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 59,000; Full time

Job summary

The Maintenance Technician role in Dyersburg, TN involves equipment repair and preventive maintenance to minimize downtime, with a focus on safety, quality, and productivity. The position requires strong communication with Quality, Warehouse, and Production teams, and flexibility for weekend work as needed.

Responsibilities include troubleshooting various machine applications, documenting findings in the MMS, and assisting with new equipment installation and startup, while adhering to SQF

Qualifications

• 2 Yrs. Technical School or Associates Degree Preferred.
• Experience with PMs and downtime reduction.

Responsibilities

• Respond to equipment problems as part of the shift maintenance team.
• Perform preventive maintenance and inspections.
• Assist with installation and start-up of new equipment.
• Document repairs and findings in MMS.
• Troubleshoot electrical/control systems and read prints.
• Support SQF compliance and report safety/quality concerns.
• Operate tools and welding/machine shop tasks as needed.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Preventive maintenance

Reading prints

Electrical controls

Welding

Documentation (MMS)

Teamwork

Overtime availability

Education

Associates degree preferred

Tools

MMS

Multimeter

Megohmmeter

AMP probes

Job description

Primary Job Function The Maintenance Technician is a Team Member who is involved in equipment repair and preventive maintenance to prevent downtime of machinery consistent with company goals, business unit Key Performance Indicators (KPI's) to include safety, quality, efficiency, productivity, and customer service. The Maintenance Technician will be expected to maintain a good level of communication with other departments (Quality, Warehouse, Production, etc...) and ensure production priorities and shortfalls are addressed in a timely fashion. Essential Duties & Responsibilities Functions as a member of the shift Maintenance Team and rapidly responds to equipment related problems.

• Applies maintenance troubleshooting skills in a wide variety of machine applications in response to production requirements (VFDs, Electrical Controls, Power Distribution Systems, Hydraulic and Pneumatic Systems, HVAC, etc..).
• Communicates information to Maintenance Manager and Production Manger regarding technical issues, equipment problems, and continuous improvement ideas.
• Documents equipment repairs/findings onto work orders for input into Maintenance Management System (MMS).
• Performs Preventative Maintenance (PM's), inspections and/or repair of equipment during shutdowns which may require weekend work and/or shift reassignment in response to production requirements.
• Supports the installation and start-up of new equipment.
• Performs welding and machine shop tasks related to repair of equipment and machinery.
• Works with equipment vendors or technical representatives on re-builds, service visits and equipment training to reduce downtime.
• Troubleshoots control wiring, relay logic, motor drive circuits, control system devices, photo eyes, limit switches, proximity switches, and transducers.
• Utilizes Digital Volt Meter, Mega OHM Meter and AMP probes to diagnose electrical problems.
• Preform Machine Adjustments as needed in support of production.
• Assist In Product Change Overs as required in support of production.
• Must Be Able To Read A Multi Meter
• Must Be Able Read And Understand Technical Manuals
• Must Be Able To Electrical Prints
• Must Be Able To Read Hydraulic Prints
• Must Be Able To Read Pneumatic Prints
• Must Be Able To Read Micrometer, Calipers, And Tape Measure In Both Metric And Standard
• Experience With AC/DC Control Circuits 120 VAC/ 24VDC
• Experience With Power Distributions Systems 480/277 VAC
• Must Be Able To Bend, Stoop, Or Be In Awkward For Extended Periods Of Time
• Must Be Able To Stand On Concrete Floors For Long Periods Of Time
• Must Be Able To Work Overtime, Weekends, And Holidays
• Responsible to report food safety and quality concerns to Supervision, Quality or Senior Management. Support the SQF system through adherence to plant policies and procedures

Qualification Requirements

• Applicant must be a committed team worker with a keen sense of responsibility and excellent attention to detail.
• 2 Yrs. Technical School or Associates Degree Preferred

Education and Experience

• Minimum 3 Years Industrial Maintenance Experience Required Direct Reports: None