Maintenance Technician - B Shift

DeKalb Health; Merrillville (IN); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

DeKalb Health is seeking a Maintenance Technician to diagnose, repair, maintain and operate automated production machinery. You will respond to maintenance calls, support machine uptime, and keep equipment in top condition while maintaining a clean, safe work area.

This role requires mechanical and electrical experience, the ability to read scales and tape measures, and the stamina for a 12-hour shift in a food-safe environment.

Qualifications

• Must have mechanical or electrical experience or training.
• Must maintain sanitary conditions for Food Safety.
• Must be able to read and interpret weight scale readings and tape measures.
• Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds regularly and 50 pounds occasionally.
• Must be able to speak, read and write in English.
• Must be able to stand for a 12-hour shift with breaks.
• Regular and timely attendance.
• Must comply with HACCP, GMP and Food Safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Respond to maintenance calls in Production.
• Support production operations in machine uptime.
• Maintain equipment to high standards.
• Assist during machine changeovers when needed.
• Maintain a clean and safe work environment.
• Assist with PM scheduling and updates.
• Notify management of needed supplies.
• Assist with capital improvement projects.
• Enter maintenance data in CMMS.
• Perform fabrication duties as needed.
• Assist with shop inventory control.
• Update PM programs to equipment needs.
• Identify problems and implement solutions.
• Ensure a safe work environment.
• Perform sanitation and follow safety procedures.
• Fabrication and modification of equipment.
• Provide 24 hr emergency maintenance as needed.
• Comply with Quality, HACCP, GMP and Food Safety standards.

Skills

Mechanical experience

Electrical experience

Reading tape measures

Math proficiency

Education

High School diploma or GED

Technical trade certificate preferred

Job description

• Job Category Maintenance
• Employee Type Full Time

Description

UNDERSTANDING

Maintenance Technicians are essential to manufacturing and processing confectionery products. Through training and development, they diagnose, repair, maintain and operate multiple pieces of automated production machinery. Simply stated, they inspect, start, stop, adjust, clean, sanitize and shut down production related equipment as required. They are responsible for holding themselves and others accountable by focusing on first being effective and having a safety-first mentality.

SCOPE

This position reports to the Maintenance Department in Maintenance Operations. They support work activities in Maintenance Operations areas as needed. They also support other operational activities in other departments as directed by management.

CORE VALUES

Our 5 Core Values are more than just words, they are a way of life. We know that companies with a strong culture & a higher purpose perform better in the long run.

• Own It
• Hustle and Refuse to Settle
• Love People
• Act for the Greater Good
• Find a way

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Respond to all Maintenance calls in Production.
• Support production operations in machine uptime.
• Maintain all equipment to the highest possible standards.
• Assist Production employees during machine changeovers when needed.
• Maintain a clean and safe work environment with consideration of all those who may be working in the same area.
• Assist Maintenance Manager is scheduling, implementing, and revising PM routines.
• Inform the proper management of any maintenance supplies needed.
• Assist with Capital improvement projects as needed.
• Enter maintenance data in CMMS program.
• Perform any required fabrication duties needed.
• Assist Maintenance Manager with shop inventory control.
• Assist with continual updating of PM program to the equipment's specific needs.
• Identify problems and implement solutions.
• Ensure that your work environment is safe.
• Perform Sanitation.
• Follow company safety procedures.
• Fabrication and Modification of new and existing equipment.
• Responsible for 24 hr. emergency maintenance service as needed.
• Must comply with all company Quality, HACCP, GMP, and Food Safety standards.
• Other duties as assigned.

REQUIREMENTS

• Previous Mechanical/Electrical experience or training.
• Must be able to maintain sanitary conditions for Food Safety.
• Must have basic math skills (with use of a calculator)
• Must be able to read and interpret weight scale readings and tape measures.
• Must be able to lift up-to 25 pounds consistently and 50 pounds on occasion.
• Must be able to speak, read and write in English.
• Must be able to stand for the duration of a 12-hour shift with applicable breaks.
• Regular and timely attendance

EDUCATION

• Must have a High School Diploma or a G.E.D.
• Post-secondary education and/or a technical trade certificate is preferred.